Reliability Test Intern (Fall 2026)
Reliability Test Intern (Fall 2026)
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 complex 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 Engineer.
Role
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to plan reliability tests for satellite hardware
Support test plan and procedure development based on design specifications and mission profiles
Set up, operate, and monitor environmental test equipment, including thermal chambers, thermal vacuum systems, vibration shaker tables, and combined thermal vibe chambers
Execute reliability tests such as thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, and vibration
Collect, analyze, and document test data to identify potential failure modes and ensure hardware meets reliability targets
Design test fixtures, setup instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Requirements
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
Strong interest in hardware reliability, testing, and hands-on engineering work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing project needs
Strong communication skills
Must be onsite 5 days per week
Bonus
Hands-on experience with environmental or reliability testing
Familiarity with test equipment such as test chambers and DAQs
Experience with data analysis tools in Python, MATLAB, or similar
Exposure to hardware design, integration, or lab-based engineering projects
Understanding of failure analysis, root cause investigation, or reliability engineering principles
Previous internship, research, or project experience in aerospace or hardware-focused environments
The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.
Base Hourly Pay
$29—$29 USD