Join Astranis as a Network Planning Sales Engineer Intern to tackle complex satellite network optimization challenges.
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Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Optimize high throughput satellite networks
- Configure digital payloads
- Select orbital slots and frequencies
- Optimize antenna systems
- Select user terminal and networking equipment
Must have
- Strong ability to optimize systems
- Process oriented mindset
- Scripting language experience, preferably Python
Nice to have
- Knack for math
- Ability to craft high quality presentations
- Willingness to travel a bit (< 10%)
Practical constraints
- U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, work arrangement.
Joblaze summary
The Network Planning Sales Engineer Intern at Astranis engages in both pre-sales and post-sales activities, focusing on optimizing satellite network configurations through a variety of technical parameters. Key skills include system optimization, process-oriented thinking, and proficiency in scripting languages like Python. This role is ideal for students with a strong analytical background who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to learn from experienced professionals. The internship offers a chance to contribute to significant projects within a growing company in the satellite communications sector.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 19, 2026. Last confirmed on Astranis's careers page September 19, 2026.
- Python appears in 12.6% of 446 comparable intern other roles in United States.
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: 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 Network Planning Sales Engineer Intern (Winter 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. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Network Planning Sales Engineer Intern (Winter 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.
Role
Pre-sales and post-sales network architecture and planning, which at its core involves optimizing high throughput satellite networks by understanding and trading dozens of parameters, including but not limited to:
- Digital payload configuration
- Orbital slot selection and frequency planning
- Antenna system optimization, user coverage area definition
- Gateway location(s) selection
- User terminal selection
- Networking / modem equipment selection and configuration
The role provides a balance of technical and business / customer facing responsibilities, and is high visibility and high impact. This role includes 1:1 mentorship from a senior, seasoned sales engineer, enabling rapid learning and growth!
Requirements
- Strong ability to optimize systems by juggling many variables, considering all options, running a detailed trade study
- Process oriented mindset - constantly seeking more efficient ways of doing things, anticipating features needed from both internal and external tools
- Scripting language experience, preferably Python
- Enjoy a fast paced environment, with just the right amount of chaos ;)
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Bonus
- Knack for math
- Ability to craft high quality presentations, deliver those presentations to potential partners, and succinctly answer challenging technical questions posed by partners
- Willingness to travel a bit (< 10%)
SMS Terms of Service
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