Join Astranis as an Avionics Intern to work on building and testing flight hardware for advanced satellites.
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What you'll build
- Work with the avionics engineering team to build and test flight hardware
- Design test equipment to validate designs
- Bring up and debug designs in the lab
- Write code to evaluate performance and automate testing
- Assist with low level software for spacecraft subsystems
Must have
- Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering
- Interest in learning about spacecraft systems
- Experience with Python and/or C++
- Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware
- US Citizenship or Green Card
Nice to have
- Experience with Altium Designer
- Experience with SPICE-based simulators
- Comfortable with soldering and rework
- Familiarity with standard EE lab bench equipment
- Familiarity with basic switched mode converter design
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, work arrangement.
Joblaze summary
The Avionics Intern at Astranis will engage in hands-on work with the avionics engineering team, focusing on building and testing flight hardware. Key skills include proficiency in Python or C++, along with a solid foundation in electrical or computer engineering principles. This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in a relevant technical field who are eager to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment. Astranis emphasizes meaningful contributions from all team members, regardless of their experience level.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Astranis lists $29–$29 for this role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Python.
- Does Astranis sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Astranis targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Avionics Intern (Summer 2027) role at Astranis.
From the original posting
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.
Avionics Intern (Summer 2027)
Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university.
As an Intern, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems — we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.
If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.
Role
- Work with the avionics engineering team to build and test flight hardware
- Design test equipment to validate designs across a wide range of stressed conditions
- Bring up and debug designs in the lab
- Write code to help evaluate performance and automate testing of satellite hardware
- Assist with low level software to interface with various spacecraft subsystems
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering (or equivalent technical degree)
- Interest in learning about, designing, and working with various spacecraft systems and subsystems
- A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
- Experience with Python and/or C++
- Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
- US Citizenship or Green Card
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Bonus
- Experience with Altium Designer (or other PCB design software)
- Experience with SPICE-based simulators (LTSpice, PSPICE, ADS, etc)
- Comfortable with soldering and rework
- Familiarity with standard EE lab bench (power supply, oscilloscope, multimeter, etc)
- Familiarity with basic switched mode converter design (boost and buck converters)
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