CAD Engineer Associate (Summer 2027)

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. #### **CAD Engineer Associate (Summer 2027)** As an Associate, 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 and associates have designed and tested hardware/software that have gone to space, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis. 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. If you have not already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to our internship program. If you are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern. #### **Role** - Model and draw components, structures, and manifolds for the spacecraft and its supporting structures - Maintain and improve our design library and data infrastructure - Develop, ideate, and document considerate practices that enable good and efficient design #### **Requirements** - Hold a four-year B.S. degree or currently pursuing a M.S. in either mechanical, aerospace, or an equivalent technical degree like physics, applied math, or industrial design - Has a passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment with hands-on development - Experience with SolidWorks - Experience with GD+T and engineering drawings #### **Bonus** - Experience with design of complex assemblies and components - Experience in the design of spaceflight components and/or vacuum compatible systems - Experience with surface modeling 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 products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger. #### **SMS Terms of Service** 1. When you opt in to receive SMS messages from Astranis Space Technologies Corp., we may send you messages related to your job application, including updates, interview coordination, and other recruiting communications. 2. You can cancel the SMS service at any time by replying with any of the following industry standard keywords: a. STOP b. STOPALL c. OPTOUT d. CANCEL e. END f. QUIT g. UNSUBSCRIBE h. REVOKE 3. After you opt out, we may send one final text message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. No further recruiting SMS messages will be sent unless you opt in again. 4. To opt back in, reply with any of the following industry standard keywords: a. START b. UNSTOP c. YES 5. For help, reply HELP or contact us at EMAIL or PHONE NUMBER. 6. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. 7. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Contact your wireless provider for details. 8. For more information on how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy at: .