Spectrum Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

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 in 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 leading investors, employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs, and designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of a 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Spectrum Engineering Intern (Summer2026)
Internships at Astranis typically last twelve weeks and are hourly roles designed for students currently enrolled at a four‑year university.

Role
Help the Regulatory team develop spectrum resources for Astranis for years to come! Learn about spectrum management, FCC licensing, the International Telecommunication Union’s role, and how satellite companies apply for the ability to launch satellite systems through these processes. Perform RF interference analyses to determine how Astranis satellites can share with other systems.

Requirements

Completion of the 2nd year of a bachelor’s degree in engineering—preferably electrical, space‑focused, or aeronautical.

Interest in the intersection of legal and engineering.

Strong drive to make things happen; self‑starter.

Able to move work forward while still having questions.

Bonus

More years completed in engineering school; coursework in satellite communications.

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

Eligibility
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 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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