What's the salary range?

Astranis lists $1,925–$1,925 for this role.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C/C++, Python.

What seniority level is this role?

Astranis targets intern candidates for this position.

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Associate (Summer 2027) at Astranis

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Guidance, Navigation, and Control Associate will collaborate with a team to design, build, and test software and hardware for satellites. Candidates should have a strong foundation in control systems, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft design, along with programming skills in Python or C/C++. This position is ideal for recent graduates or those nearing completion of a master's program in a relevant technical field, offering hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment focused on innovative satellite technology.

Joblaze insights

Listed 7 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Astranis's careers page September 29, 2026.
Python appears in 17.8% of 557 comparable intern other roles in United States; C/C++ appears in 0.4% of 557 comparable intern other roles in United States.

Quick facts

What's the salary range?: Astranis lists $1,925–$1,925 for this role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C/C++, Python.
What seniority level is this role?: Astranis targets intern candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Internship for this Guidance, Navigation, and Control Associate (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.

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate (Summer 2027)

Associate positions at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for new grads who have graduated from a four-year university.

As an Associate, 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 not already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to our internship program.

Role

Work with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team to design, build, and test satellite software and hardware

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a M.S program in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, CS, physics) with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft design, or a related technical field, and Hold a four-year degree in a similar discipline
Familiarity with control theory and/or estimation methods
Experience with python and/or C/C++
Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test software and/or hardware from scratch

Bonus

Familiarity with spacecraft design
Experience with low thrust trajectories

The base salary for this position is $1,925 per week.

Base Salary

$1,925—$1,925 USD

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

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