Astranis
Mechanical Associate Engineer (Winter 2027)
About this role
Join Astranis as a Mechanical Associate Engineer for a 12-week paid position working on satellite hardware design, build, and testing alongside experienced engineers. This role offers recent graduates the opportunity to contribute to meaningful space technology projects that will launch to orbit.
What you'll do
- Design, build, and test satellite hardware systems collaboratively with the engineering team
- Participate in hands-on mechanical development and prototyping
- Contribute to hardware projects from concept through validation
- Work in a fast-paced environment on complex aerospace problems
- Support full lifecycle development of satellite components
What they're looking for
- Mechanical or aerospace engineering fundamentals
- Hardware design and prototyping
- CAD software proficiency
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Stress or thermal analysis experience
- Electromechanical systems knowledge
- Control system design concepts
- Laboratory and hands-on testing skills
Benefits
- Meaningful work on hardware destined for space missions
- Mentorship from experienced aerospace engineers
- Potential pathway to full-time employment
- Access to professional-grade manufacturing and testing facilities
- Collaborative team environment
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Astranis
Astranis builds high-throughput satellite communications systems and spacecraft hardware designed to operate reliably in space environments. The company is hiring for technical roles including network planning engineers, radiation effects specialists, PCB layout engineers, and environmental test engineers to support satellite development and customer network architecture.
- Website
- astranis.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe a hardware project you personally designed, built, and tested from scratch—what was your process?
- Walk us through your experience with CAD software and any analysis tools you've used.