# Antenna Associate (Summer 2027) at Astranis

> United States · Junior · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aastranis%3A4704301006 (read 2026-11-05).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Astranis](https://alderhq.app/companies/astranis)
- Location text: San Francisco; San Francisco
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: San Francisco; San Francisco")
- Posted: 2026-09-23 (43 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/astranis/jobs/4704301006
- Skills listed (inferred): Python

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $100k–$100k per year (from the description)
- Market band for similar posted roles (SF Bay Area, n 211): p25 $67k, median $100k, p75 $125k

## Description (the employer's text)

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. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.

Astranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

### Antenna Associate (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 Antenna Intern, you will work closely with mechanical, thermal, and payload system engineers to design, build and test antenna systems for ongoing and next-generation satellite payloads.

Role

- Leverage cutting-edge design tools to realize high-performance communications antenna systems with on-orbit flexibility to meet evolving customer demand.
- Work with vendors to design and procure antenna and RF components and validate their performance through anechoic chamber testing.
- Co-design antenna components and systems in conjunction with other technical disciplines, including Mechanical/Structural/Thermal/Payload Systems.
Requirements

- Fundamental understanding of electromagnetics, including antenna fundamentals, impedance matching, transmission lines, and circuit matching.
- Experience measuring components using vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal sources.
- Demonstrated ability to solve engineering challenges in innovative and creative ways.
- Capable of using industry-standard design tools such as CST, HFSS, or TICRA and scripting to solve engineering problems using Matlab or Python.
Bonus

- Experience with 3D printing (Direct Metal Laser Sintering and Fused Deposition Modeling).
- Experience with link budget and system calculations including EIRP, noise figure, and G/T.
- Experience designing waveguide components (OMT, MUX, diplexer, filters, polarizers, etc).
- Experience with reflectors.
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

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.

### Astranis SMS Terms of Service

Recruiting Updates: By opting in, you agree to receive SMS updates, interview coordination, and recruiting communications from Astranis Space Technologies Corp.

Opt-Out: You can cancel this service at any time by replying STOP. We will send one final text confirming your unsubscription.

Opt-In Again: To resume receiving messages, reply START or YES.

Support & Rates: For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at +16504498097. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies; carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Privacy: For details on how we protect your data, view our Privacy Policy.

---
Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aastranis%3A4704301006 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.