# Propulsion Test Intern (Summer 2027) at Astranis

> United States · Intern · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aastranis%3A4705640006 (read 2026-11-06).

## 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 (44 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/4705640006
- Skills listed (inferred): Python

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $60k–$60k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (SF Bay Area, n 151): p25 $60k, median $83k, p75 $130k

## 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.

### Propulsion Test Intern (Summer 2027)

### Role

As our Propulsion Test Engineering Intern, you will oversee propulsion component and system level test plan definition, test equipment design & build, and testing itself. You will work cross-functionally to ensure stakeholder and industry requirements are met while also considering cost and schedule implications of testing.

- Design, build, test, and qualify tests and test equipment for Astranis propulsion systems
- Perform component and system level design, analysis, and trade studies for test equipment
- Develop and execute component and system level test plans
- Work closely with other teams to complete tasks
### Requirements

- Working towards a degree in aerospace, mechanical, or other applicable engineering discipline
- A passion for testing, including working in a fast-paced environment and doing hands-on design/development
- Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
- Compulsion to fix anything that's broken, whether its a piece of equipment, a bad process, or communication between teams
### Bonus

- Experience building or testing liquid propulsion systems
- Experience with Python
- Familiarity with reading and writing technical standards and test plans
- Experience with using MES/ERP software
The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.

Base Hourly Pay

$29—$29 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))

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