Assembly, Integration, and Test Associate Engineer (Fall 2026)

San FranciscoPosted 12 days ago

Role Overview

Astranis is hiring a entry-level Assembly, Integration, and Test Associate Engineer (Fall 2026). This is a internship role in San Francisco. Part of Astranis's Qa hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Junior-level Qa roles is $90k-$145k (based on 42 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job 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.

Assembly, Integration and Test Associate Engineer Associate (Fall 2026)

Associate Engineer positions typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for students who have already received a bachelor's degree (or who will have done so before working at Astranis).

As an Associate Engineer, 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, and our Associate Engineers work on projects that are of equal importance and difficulty to the projects we give our full-time employees. Many past Associate Engineers have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many now work at Astranis full-time.

If you are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern.

Role:

Work on an interdisiciplinary team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software.
Work with the Electrical, Mechanical, RF, Propulsion engineering teams to develop assembly and integration test plans and procedures based on concepts and designs
Learn to use various pieces of test equipment and instruments (thermal chambers, vibration tables, DAQs, oscilloscopes, etc.) to successfully execute test plans.
Coordinate assembly, integration and environmental test efforts

Requirements:

Have a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent technical degree)
A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
Strong communication skills
Familiarity with spacecraft systems and operation
Must be onsite 5 days a week

Bonus:

Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing
Experience writing Python code to: Interface with test equipment, process large datasets, visualize data
Experience in CAD
Direct electrical or mechanical design experience
Demonstrated ability to debug hardware and software problems under time pressure

The base salary for this position is $1,925 per week.

Base Salary

$1,925—$1,925 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Assembly, Integration, and Test Associate Engineer (Fall 2026) position at Astranis?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Astranis. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Assembly, Integration, and Test Associate Engineer (Fall 2026) position at Astranis located?

This position is based in San Francisco. Astranis has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Assembly, Integration, and Test Associate Engineer (Fall 2026) at Astranis earn?

Astranis has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Assembly, Integration, and Test Associate Engineer (Fall 2026) role at Astranis posted?

This role was posted on June 30, 2026 (12 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Assembly, Integration, and Test Associate Engineer (Fall 2026) role at Astranis entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Astranis has listed.

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