Propulsion Test Intern (Summer 2027)

Astranis · San Francisco · Other

Posted 2026-11-04

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Propulsion Test Intern (Summer 2027)

Role

As our Propulsion Test Engineering Intern, you will oversee propulsion component and system level test plan definition, test equipment design & build, and testing itself. You will work cross-functionally to ensure stakeholder and industry requirements are met while also considering cost and schedule implications of testing.

Design, build, test, and qualify tests and test equipment for Astranis propulsion systems

Perform component and system level design, analysis, and trade studies for test equipment

Develop and execute component and system level test plans

Work closely with other teams to complete tasks

Requirements

Working towards a degree in aerospace, mechanical, or other applicable engineering discipline

A passion for testing, including working in a fast-paced environment and doing hands-on design/development

Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch

Compulsion to fix anything that's broken, whether its a piece of equipment, a bad process, or communication between teams

Bonus

Experience building or testing liquid propulsion systems

Experience with Python

Familiarity with reading and writing technical standards and test plans

Experience with using MES/ERP software

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

Base Hourly Pay

$29—$29 USD

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