# Reliability Test Intern (Fall 2026) **Astranis** - **Location:** San Francisco - **Workplace:** On-site - **Salary:** $29/hr - **Clearance:** None required - **Eligibility:** US person or protected individual - **Export control:** ITAR/EAR controlled - **Visa:** Not specified - **Discipline:** Quality - **Seniority:** Internship - **Posted:** 2026-05-04 [Apply on Astranis](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/astranis/jobs/4677973006) [View on Outerspace Today](https://terminal.outerspacetoday.com /jobs/reliability-test-intern-fall-2026-astranis-4677973006) --- 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 $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. #### Reliability Test Intern (Fall 2026) 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 Intern, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems — we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on complex projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis. If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer. #### **Role** - Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to plan reliability tests for satellite hardware - Support test plan and procedure development based on design specifications and mission profiles - Set up, operate, and monitor environmental test equipment, including thermal chambers, thermal vacuum systems, vibration shaker tables, and combined thermal vibe chambers - Execute reliability tests such as thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, and vibration - Collect, analyze, and document test data to identify potential failure modes and ensure hardware meets reliability targets - Design test fixtures, setup instrumentation and data acquisition systems #### **Requirements** - Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field - Strong interest in hardware reliability, testing, and hands-on engineering work in a fast-paced environment - Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing project needs - Strong communication skills - Must be onsite 5 days per week #### **Bonus** - Hands-on experience with environmental or reliability testing - Familiarity with test equipment such as test chambers and DAQs - Experience with data analysis tools in Python, MATLAB, or similar - Exposure to hardware design, integration, or lab-based engineering projects - Understanding of failure analysis, root cause investigation, or reliability engineering principles - Previous internship, research, or project experience in aerospace or hardware-focused environments 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 our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger. --- _Aggregated from the employer's public careers feed by Outerspace Today. Eligibility and pay fields are extracted for self-selection only; verify on the employer posting._