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Technical Project Management Intern (Fall 2026)

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Summary

Intern supports satellite program delivery by managing schedules, risks, and stakeholder communications for projects ranging from R&D to multi-spacecraft missions.

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.

Technical Project Management Intern (Fall 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 our Technical Project Manager Intern, you will support programs to ensure success and timely delivery. This will include, but is not limited to assisting program schedules, risk management, and key stakeholder interactions.

If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to for the Associate position.

Role

  • Support programmatics from concept to completion for projects ranging from small internal R&D efforts to complete multi-spacecraft missions.

  • Run risk management processes for projects including encouraging generation of risk documentation when needed, tracking of burndown plans, and coordinating approvals of risk closure

  • Facilitate and streamline headcount tracking and forecasting.

  • Plan and organize periodic internal program reviews including trending schedule, risk, and key program requirements

  • Work with engineers to develop schedules for various subsystems and boxes

Requirements

  • B.S. in aerospace engineering, or equivalent technical degree (e.g. physics or applied math)

  • Strong communication skills, both internal and external facing

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate across different tracks and groups

  • Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document/communicate tactical plans

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize

Bonus

  • Leadership in university programs, clubs, or technical projects

  • Space system experience

  • Hardware experience

  • Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence

  • Strong Excel or Google sheet skills, including use of formulas, pivot tables, V-lookups, and basic data cleansing

The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.
Base Hourly Pay
$29—$29 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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What this application asks

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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Location

  • Astranis complies with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, therefore will you state which of the following applies to you: choose one
  • LinkedIn Profile optional
  • How did you hear about Astranis?
  • What is the most impressive thing you have ever accomplished? written answer
  • Please confirm the season you are applying for. choose one
  • When are you able to join Astranis as an intern/associate? (12 week minimum)
  • What is your preferred end date for the internship/associate program?
  • At Astranis, we value in-person collaboration and a strong work ethic. Are you comfortable with working onsite at our San Francisco HQ 5 days a week and commit to 55 hours per week? choose one
  • Why do you want to be a program manager? written answer
  • Have you led a team and managed the project for a class or club? written answer · optional
  • Have you ever, personally or on a team, done a project that involved hardware prototyping? written answer · optional
  • Do you have engineering program/project management experience from prior work/internships or projects? written answer · optional
  • Do you have work experience or academic background in any of the following? - Software development for Hardware Systems - Embedded Systems - Hardware development/testing written answer · optional

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