Automation & Controls Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Read straight from Astranis's careers page, verified 3d ago.Seekless can tailor your résumé to it.
Seekless can write your résumé for this posting first.
Before you apply
Salary$29/hr
LocationSan Francisco
Work modeon-site
Typeinternship
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentSoftware Internships
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedSep 30, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Currently pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related technical degree
Experience in one or more: electrical circuits, instrumentation, sensors, or data acquisition
Experience in one or more: embedded systems, PLCs, or industrial automation
Experience in one or more: control systems, state machines, or hardware/software integration
Strong proficiency in Python
Willingness to work in a lab or factory environment and perform hands-on hardware tasks
U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or refugee/asylee status (to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations)
Skills
Python
About the company
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.
Automation & Controls Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
As an Automation & Controls Engineering Intern, you’ll help build the automated test infrastructure used to shake, heat, cool, evacuate, and otherwise stress satellite hardware during environmental testing. From electrical control systems and safety interlocks to test automation software and telemetry pipelines, your work will help enable safe, reliable, and repeatable spacecraft testing.
You’ll work at the intersection of hardware and software, collaborating with experienced engineers and technicians from early design and prototyping through commissioning, validation, and operational support.
Role
•
Support the design, build, integration, and commissioning of automated test systems for spacecraft hardware and ground-support equipment
•
Assist with electrical controls hardware, including control panels, wiring, sensors, actuators, relays, power distribution, DAQ systems, and safety interlocks
•
Collaborate with environmental test, mechanical, electrical, reliability, manufacturing, and software teams to build safe and repeatable test solutions
Requirements
•
Currently pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related technical degree
•
Experience through coursework, projects, research, internships, clubs, or personal work in one or more of the following areas:
•
Electrical circuits, instrumentation, sensors, or data acquisition
•
Embedded systems, PLCs, or industrial automation
•
Control systems, state machines, or hardware/software integration
•
Strong proficiency in Python
•
Willingness to work in a lab or factory environment and perform hands-on hardware tasks
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))
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
1.
Recruiting Updates: By opting in, you agree to receive SMS updates, interview coordination, and recruiting communications from Astranis Space Technologies Corp.
2.
Opt-Out: You can cancel this service at any time by replying STOP. We will send one final text confirming your unsubscription.
3.
Opt-In Again: To resume receiving messages, reply START or YES.
4.
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.
5.
Privacy: For details on how we protect your data, view our Privacy Policy.