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POSTING ACTIVE · REQ-2F68A · FY26.Q3
Radiation Effects Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)
Astranis
[ COMPENSATION RANGE · ANNUAL · BASE ]
Not Disclosed
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§ 01OVERVIEW
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.
§ 02RADIATION EFFECTS ENGINEER 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 our Radiation Effects Intern, you will be supporting the modeling, analysis, and rigorous electrical testing of actual spacecraft hardware within the space radiation environment. You will have a direct impact on our space vehicles by characterizing electrical component degradation and executing hardware testing at various laboratories across the U.S.
If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.
§ 03ROLE:
- Evaluate and electrically test fault-tolerant electrical systems operating in a radiation environment
- Assist in creating electrical test plans, developing test fixtures, and documenting test activities and results. Practice efficient issue diagnosis and draft clear documentation for review by the team
- Support radiation testing campaigns to up-screen components for TID and SEE, focusing on electrical parametric characterization before, during, and after exposure
- Work in a cross-discipline manner across teams to inform their decisions with regards to radiation considerations
- Support test development and early-stage activities, which include breadboarding electrical circuits, automated test setup verification, and basic cable harness fabrication
§ 04REQUIREMENTS:
- Currently pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field
- A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on electrical testing and troubleshooting
- Strong proficiency with essential electronics lab equipment, including the standard use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and source meter units
- Experience with Altium Designer (or other PCB design software) for schematic capture and board layout
- Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and rigorously test electrical hardware from scratch
- US Citizenship or Green Card
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria
§ 05BONUS:
- Familiarity with the space radiation environment and effects on semiconductor devices
- Experience with SPICE-based simulators (LTSpice, PSPICE, ADS, etc.) to simulate circuit behavior and faults
- Comfortable with soldering, rework, and building specialized test harnesses
- Familiarity with fundamental electronics concepts and components (integrated circuits, PCBAs, sensors) and how to benchmark their performance
- Experience with radiation transport software (FastRAD, Novice, MCNPX, etc.)
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.
§ 06REQUIREMENTS
Bonus
- Familiarity with the space radiation environment and effects on semiconductor devices
- Experience with SPICE-based simulators (LTSpice, PSPICE, ADS, etc.) to simulate circuit behavior and faults
- Comfortable with soldering, rework, and building specialized test harnesses
- Familiarity with fundamental electronics concepts and components (integrated circuits, PCBAs, sensors) and how to benchmark their performance
- Experience with radiation transport software (FastRAD, Novice, MCNPX, etc.) 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.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- Where is this Radiation Effects Engineer Intern (Fall 2026) role based?
- The role is based in San Francisco.
- What experience does Astranis expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a entry-level role. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- Where is Astranis headquartered?
- Astranis is headquartered in San Francisco, USA.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Astranis's Greenhouse careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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