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Overview

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to sophisticated customers across the globe. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization requirements. Astranis has raised over $750 million from investors and employs a team of engineers and entrepreneurs at its Northern California headquarters.

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate (Winter 2026)

Associate positions at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for new grads who have graduated from a four-year university. Many past associates have contributed to hardware/software headed to space on our first satellite and many have become full-time employees.

If you have not yet graduated from a four-year university, please apply to our internship program.

Role

• Work with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team to design, build, and test satellite software and hardware

Requirements

• Hold a four-year degree in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering, CS, physics) with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft design, or be currently enrolled in an MS program in a similar discipline
• Familiarity with control theory and/or estimation methods
• Experience with Python and/or C/C++
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test software and/or hardware from scratch

Bonus

• Familiarity with spacecraft design
• Experience with low thrust trajectories

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

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 connect the world for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all to join our team.

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