# Reliability Test Intern (Winter 2027)

**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:** 2026-09-23

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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.

#### Reliability Test Intern (Winter 2027)

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 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.

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