Propulsion Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)

About this role

Astranis seeks a propulsion engineering intern for a 12-week paid internship to contribute to satellite propulsion system design, analysis, and testing. You'll work on meaningful hardware projects with potential for your work to launch into space, gaining hands-on experience applying aerospace concepts in a real-world satellite company environment.

What you'll do

• Design, analyze, build, and test propulsion system hardware components
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects supporting propulsion and company initiatives
• Apply academic knowledge to spacecraft propulsion engineering challenges
• Conduct hardware testing and validation for propulsion systems
• Contribute to propulsion team efforts on active satellite development projects

What they're looking for

• Mechanical or aerospace engineering fundamentals
• Spacecraft systems knowledge
• Hardware design and fabrication
• Testing and experimental methodology
• Python programming (bonus)
• Chemical or electrical propulsion systems (bonus)
• Problem-solving and technical analysis
• Teamwork and communication

Benefits

• $29 per hour base pay
• 12-week internship duration
• Potential for work to be deployed on active satellites
• Mentorship from experienced aerospace engineers
• Possible conversion to full-time role after internship
• Work on cutting-edge satellite communications technology