Thermal Associate Engineer (Fall 2025) Job at Astranis Space Technologies, San Francisco, CA

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  • Astranis Space Technologies
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Join to apply for the Thermal Associate Engineer (Fall 2025) role at Astranis Space Technologies Join to apply for the Thermal Associate Engineer (Fall 2025) role at Astranis Space Technologies Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. As a team, we’ve launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars. Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more! Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career. Thermal Engineer - Associate Program Associate Engineer positions typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for students who have already received a bachelor's degree (or who will have done so before working at Astranis). As an Associate Engineer, 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, and our Associate Engineers work on projects that are of equal importance and difficulty to the projects we give our full-time employees. Many past Associate Engineers have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many now work at Astranis full-time. If you are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern. Role Work together with the engineering team to design, analyze, build, and test satellite hardware and/or software. Support design trades that successfully balance performance margins, resource use, risk, cost, and schedule. Perform thermal analysis to varying degrees of fidelity (simplified to detailed) on a variety of different types of hardware such as propulsion components, batteries, high powered electronics, RF components, mechanisms, and printed circuit boards (PCBs). Design, evaluate, procure and test thermal solutions such as heaters, heat pipes, thermal interface materials, and surface coatings. Develop processes and procedures for integration and assembly which ensure thermal design intent is met. Collaborate with the integration and test team in the installation of thermal hardware as needed. Plan and run thermal vacuum testing and verification at the component and spacecraft level. Requirements Have a four-year degree in mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent technical degree (e.g. physics or applied math) A passion and enthusiasm for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch. Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria. Bonus Experience with CAD Experience with analytical software thermal analysis such as ANSYS and Thermal Desktop Experience with electronics systems design and packaging Experience (projects or previous internships) related to aerospace The base salary for this position is $1750 per week. Base Salary

$1,750—$1,750 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. Seniority level Seniority level Internship Employment type Employment type Internship Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Space Research and Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Astranis Space Technologies by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Thermal Engineer” roles. Hayward, CA $70,000 - $120,000 4 months ago Automotive Thermal and HVAC Control Engineer San Francisco, CA $100,000 - $300,000 6 days ago Design Engineer - Thermal Systems - Propulsion San Francisco, CA $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 4 weeks ago Senior Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Systems San Francisco, CA $145,000.00 - $180,000.00 2 weeks ago Alameda, CA $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 4 weeks ago Martinez, CA $104,300.00 - $179,800.00 4 days ago Modeling and Simulation Engineer (simulation focused) Alameda, CA $86,700.00 - $173,300.00 4 days ago Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer (Mechanical) Alameda, CA $140,600 - $165,400 1 week ago San Francisco, CA $175,000 - $220,000 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $87,000 - $102,000 6 months ago Foster City, CA $120,000 - $130,000 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $125,000 - $200,000 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Astranis Space Technologies

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