Propulsion Engineer Intern (Summer 2026) jobs in United States
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Astranis Space Technologies · 10 hours ago

Propulsion Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)

positionSan Francisco
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$29/hr - $29/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. The Propulsion Engineer Intern will work on designing, analyzing, building, and testing propulsion system hardware while collaborating with other teams on interdisciplinary projects.

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Responsibilities

Make an impact on the Propulsion team by designing, analyzing, building, and testing propulsion system hardware
Take on interdisciplinary projects with other teams to support Propulsion and company initiatives
Learn how to apply your academic experience to real world situations and develop team skills to fuel you academic and professional careers

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringSpacecraft SystemsHardware DesignPythonTesting Propulsion SystemsInterdisciplinary ProjectsTeam Skills

Required

Currently pursuing a B.S. in a technical discipline (e.g. Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Physics)
Understanding of spacecraft systems and operation demonstrated through course work or student organizations
Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

Preferred

Familiarity with spacecraft design with a focus on chemical and/or electrical propulsion for spacecraft
Experience with Python
Test experience with spacecraft propulsion systems

Company

Astranis Space Technologies

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Astranis builds low-cost satellites for high orbits. Our first product, MicroGEO, offers the world’s lowest-cost satellite broadband.
dateFounded in 2015
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.astranis.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$753.5M
Key Investors
Andreessen HorowitzBlackRockVenrock
2024-07-24Series D· $200M
2023-04-14Series Unknown· $200M
2023-04-14Debt Financing

Leadership Team

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Mark Mesler
Chief Financial Officer
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Ryan McLinko
Cofounder
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Recent News

FinSMEs
Astranis Raises $13.5M in Series A Funding
2026-01-12
Andreessen Horowitz
Investing in Astranis
2026-01-12
Satellite Today
Microsatellite Startup Astranis Raises $90M, led by Venrock
2026-01-12
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