CAD Engineer/Librarian Intern (Summer 2027)

AstranisAstranisSan Francisco, California, United States
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Posted

8/15/2026

Employment

Internship

Range

$29 - $29/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The intern will model and draw components, structures, and manifolds for spacecraft while maintaining the design library and data infrastructure. They will also develop and document efficient design practices to support complex engineering projects.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold or be pursuing a degree in mechanical, aerospace, physics, applied math, or industrial design. Proficiency in SolidWorks and knowledge of GD+T and engineering drawings are required.

Key skills

SolidWorksGD+TEngineering drawingsHardware developmentSurface modelingMechanical designAerospace engineeringCADData infrastructureComponent designAssembly designVacuum compatible systems

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Education requirements

bachelor degreepostgraduate degree

About Astranis

Industry

Space Research and Technology

Employees

577

Type

Privately Held

Size

501-1,000 employees

Astranis builds low-cost satellites for high orbits. Our first product, MicroGEO, offers the world’s lowest-cost satellite broadband. Operating in geostationary orbit, each MicroGEO satellite can provide dedicated satellites to small and medium-sized countries, Fortune 1000 companies, and other commercial customers. Astranis has built a $1 billion backlog for 12+ MicroGEO satellites launching over the next two years. Astranis also offers services across orbits and use cases. With contracts in place with Space Force, NASA, and other government partners, Astranis is working across MEO and GEO to support government science, PNT, and communications missions. Astranis has raised $750 million from top global investors and employs a team of over 400 engineers and builders, headquartered at Historic Pier 70 in San Francisco, California.

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Job categories

EngineeringTechnologyManufacturingScience & Research

Description

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. CAD Engineer/Librarian Intern (Summer 2027) 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 have gone to space, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis. Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for individuals who are enrolled at a college or university. If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer. If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer. Role Model and draw components, structures, and manifolds for the spacecraft and its supporting structures Maintain and improve our design library and data infrastructure Develop, ideate, and document considerate practices that enable good and efficient design Requirements Hold a four-year B.S. degree or currently pursuing a M.S. in either mechanical, aerospace, or an equivalent technical degree like physics, applied math, or industrial design Has a passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment with hands-on development Experience with SolidWorks Experience with GD+T and engineering drawings Bonus Experience with design of complex assemblies and components Experience in the design of spaceflight components and/or vacuum compatible systems Experience with surface modeling The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour. Base Hourly Pay $29—$29 USD U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

Requirements

  • •SolidWorks
  • •GD+T
  • •Engineering drawings
  • •Hardware development
  • •Surface modeling
  • •Mechanical design
  • •Aerospace engineering
  • •CAD
  • •Data infrastructure
  • •Component design
  • •Assembly design
  • •Vacuum compatible systems

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