Join Astranis as a Propulsion Manufacturing Intern and work on building propulsion subsystems for advanced satellites.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 8 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Design & Build the factory that builds satellites
- Deliver a physical propulsion subsystem, from tank to thruster
Must have
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
- Proficiency in a CAD software
Nice to have
- Experience building or testing liquid propulsion systems
- Experience writing work instructions, test procedures, or using MES/ERP software
- Experience welding, machining, or designing welded/ machined components
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 Propulsion Manufacturing Intern at Astranis will engage in the design and construction of propulsion subsystems for satellites, ensuring they are operational for space deployment. Key skills include proficiency in CAD software and a strong interest in manufacturing processes. This role is ideal for students pursuing degrees in engineering disciplines, particularly those with a hands-on approach to problem-solving. Astranis fosters an environment where interns tackle significant challenges, often leading to full-time positions after graduation.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 19, 2026. Last confirmed on Astranis's careers page September 21, 2026.
- Solidworks appears in 4% of 476 comparable intern other roles in United States; Creo appears in 0.2% of 476 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: Creo, NX, Solidworks.
- 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 Propulsion Manufacturing 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.
Propulsion Manufacturing 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 Engineer.
Role
- Design & Build the factory that builds satellites.
- Deliver a physical propulsion subsystem, from tank to thruster, that is ready to operate in space.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
- Proficiency in a CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, NX, etc.)
- A passion for building things, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
- Strong interest in manufacturing; learning "How It's Made," and applying that knowledge
- Compulsion to fix anything that's broken, whether its a piece of equipment, a bad process, or communication between teams
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Bonus
- Experience building or testing liquid propulsion systems
- Experience writing work instructions, test procedures, or using MES/ERP software
- Experience welding, machining, or designing welded/ machined components
SMS Terms of Service
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b. UNSTOP
c. YES
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