Network Planning Sales Engineer Intern (Winter 2027)

Astranis · San Francisco, California · Engineering

Posted 2026-11-04

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Network Planning Sales Engineer 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 challenging 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.

Role

Pre-sales and post-sales network architecture and planning, which at its core involves optimizing high throughput satellite networks by understanding and trading dozens of parameters, including but not limited to:

Digital payload configuration

Orbital slot selection and frequency planning

Antenna system optimization, user coverage area definition

Gateway location(s) selection

User terminal selection

Networking / modem equipment selection and configuration

The role provides a balance of technical and business / customer facing responsibilities, and is high visibility and high impact. This role includes 1:1 mentorship from a senior, seasoned sales engineer, enabling rapid learning and growth!

Requirements

Strong ability to optimize systems by juggling many variables, considering all options, running a detailed trade study

Process oriented mindset - constantly seeking more efficient ways of doing things, anticipating features needed from both internal and external tools

Scripting language experience, preferably Python

Enjoy a fast paced environment, with just the right amount of chaos ;)

Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

Knack for math

Ability to craft high quality presentations, deliver those presentations to potential partners, and succinctly answer challenging technical questions posed by partners

Willingness to travel a bit (< 10%)

The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.

Base Hourly Pay

$29—$29 USD

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