Astranis
Thermal Associate Engineer (Summer 2027)
San Francisco +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States - Education
- Four-year degree in mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent technical degree (e.g. physics or applied math).
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or other protected-individual status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
About the job
Design, analyze, build, and test thermal solutions and satellite hardware, including planning thermal vacuum tests and verifying thermal performance.
What you'll do
- Perform thermal analysis on satellite hardware, from simplified to detailed fidelity.
- Design, evaluate, procure, and test thermal solutions; develop integration and assembly procedures.
- Plan and run component- and spacecraft-level thermal vacuum testing and verification.
What they ask for
- Four-year degree in mechanical, aerospace, or an equivalent technical degree (e.g. physics or applied math).
- Passion for hardware development and hands-on design in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch.
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or other protected-individual status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Nice to have
- Experience with CAD, ANSYS, or Thermal Desktop.
- Experience with electronics systems design and packaging, or aerospace-related projects or internships.
Pay
$1,925 per week USD (base salary)
Tools
ANSYS, Thermal Desktop, CAD
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