Astranis is on a mission to bridge the digital divideby connecting the four billion people worldwide who currently lackinternet access.
We're doing this by building the next generationof smaller, more cost-effective spacecraft to bring the worldonline. As a team, we've launched two satellites into orbit, signedten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over$500 million from top global investors, and recruited a team ofover 300 world-class engineers.
We all work out of our (legendary)San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during theWorld Wars. Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit(GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-definedradio payload.
Each satellite can connect over two million people,and we're very excited for the impact we'll soon have in thePhilippines, Peru, Mexico, and more! Backed by substantial fundingand a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding workenvironment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, nomatter where you are in your career.
Apply and join us on ourjourney towards global connectivity! Associate Engineer positionstypically last for twelve weeks and are salaried roles designed forstudents who have already received a bachelor's degree (or who willhave done so before working at Astranis).
As an Associate Engineer,you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems wepride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to domeaningful work on complex projects, no matter their seniority.
Many past interns have designed and tested hardware / software thatis heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them arenow full-time employees at Astranis.
Role - Make an impact on thePropulsion team by designing, analyzing, building, and testingpropulsion system hardware.
- Take on interdisciplinary projectswith other teams to support Propulsion and company initiatives.
Learn how to apply your academic experience to real worldsituations and develop team skills to fuel your academic andprofessional careers.
Requirements - Have a four-year degree in atechnical discipline (e.g. Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering,Physics). - Understanding of spacecraft systems and operationdemonstrated through coursework or student organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardwarefrom scratch. - U.S. Citizenship or Green Card. Bonus - Familiaritywith spacecraft design with a focus on chemical and / or electricalpropulsion for spacecraft.
- Experience with Python. - Testexperience with spacecraft propulsion systems. The base salary forthis position is $1,750 per week.
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Citizenship, LawfulPermanent Residency, or Refugee / Asylee Status Required (To complywith U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicantmust be a U.
S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the UnitedStates, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect theworld and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or anyother distinction.
We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace,and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their uniqueperspective to help make us stronger.
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