Environmental Test Engineer Intern (Fall 2026) Seen this week

Astranis · San Francisco · Production · first seen 2026-07-16

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Environmental Test Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)

Role

Work on an interdisciplinary team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software.
Operate and setup environmental test equipment including:
- Ambient thermal chambers
- Thermal Vacuum Chambers (TVAC)
- Vibration shaker tables
- EMI/EMC test equipment
Learn to use various pieces of test equipment and instruments (thermal chambers, vibration tables, DAQs, oscilloscopes, etc.) to successfully execute test plans.
Set up, operate, and conduct environmental testing including vibration, acoustics, thermal, thermal vacuum, RF

Requirements

A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize time effectively
Strong communication skills
Familiarity with spacecraft systems and operation
Must be onsite 5 days a week

Bonus

Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing
Experience writing Python code to: Interface with test equipment, process large datasets, visualize data
Experience in CAD
Direct electrical or mechanical design experience
Demonstrated ability to debug hardware and software problems under time pressure

The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.

Base Hourly Pay

$29—$29 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.