Spectrum Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)
TLDR
Work on complex problems with the Regulatory team, exploring how spectrum resources are developed and managed to support satellite communications systems.
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.
Spectrum Engineering Intern (Summer 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 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 is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.
If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.
Role
Help the Regulatory team develop spectrum resources for Astranis for years to come! Learn about spectrum management, how the FCC licenses spectrum, the International Telecommunication Union's role, and how satellite companies apply for the ability to launch satellite systems through these processes! Learn how to perform RF interference analyses to determine how Astranis satellites can share with other systems.
Requirements
- Completion of 2nd year of bachelor's in engineering. Preferably electrical, space focused or aeronautical.
- Interest in the intersection of legal with engineering.
- Strong drive to make things happen. Self-starter.
- Able to move work forward while still having some questions!
Bonus
- More years completed in engineering school; class in satellite communications
Astranis builds and deploys small, low-cost telecommunications satellites designed to bring broadband connectivity to underserved and remote areas globally. By focusing on providing secure networks for large enterprises, governments, and the military, Astranis is on a mission to close the digital divide for the billions currently without internet access.
- Founded
- Founded 2015
- Employees
- 201-500 employees
- Industry
- Diversified Telecommunication Services
- Total raised
- $550M raised