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

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San Francisco, CA, USA
In-Office
2K-2K Annually
Entry level
Aerospace
The Role
Work with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team to design, build, and test satellite software and hardware. Role for new grads/MS students with control theory and estimation knowledge, hands-on software/hardware development experience, and familiarity with Python or C/C++. Twelve-week salaried associate position; US work-authorized applicants only.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate (Fall 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. 
 
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 challenging 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 not already 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
  • Currently enrolled in a M.S program in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, CS, physics) with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft design, or a related technical field, and Hold a four-year degree 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.
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 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.

Skills Required

  • Currently enrolled in an M.S. program in a technical discipline and hold a four-year degree in a related field
  • 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
  • U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status (required for export compliance)
  • Familiarity with spacecraft design
  • Experience with low thrust trajectories
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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
279 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Astranis is building small, low-cost telecommunications satellites. Our mission is to help get online the 4 billion people who are without internet access.

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