Astranis
Automation & Controls Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
San Francisco +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- No specific number of years stated; relevant experience may come from coursework, projects, research, internships, clubs, or personal work.
- Education
- Currently pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related technical degree.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status required.
About the job
Supports building and commissioning automated test systems that safely and repeatedly stress spacecraft hardware during environmental testing.
What you'll do
- Support design, build, integration, and commissioning of automated test systems for spacecraft hardware and ground-support equipment.
- Assist with electrical controls hardware, including panels, wiring, sensors, actuators, relays, power distribution, DAQ systems, and safety interlocks.
- Collaborate across engineering and technician teams to develop safe, repeatable test solutions.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related technical degree.
- Strong proficiency in Python.
- Willingness to work in a lab or factory environment and perform hands-on hardware tasks.
- Relevant experience through coursework, projects, research, internships, clubs, or personal work in at least one listed area.
Pay
$29.00 per hour USD base pay; $29 — $29 USD base hourly pay
Tools
Python, PLCs, DAQ systems
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