RF Validation Intern (Summer 2027)

astranis· Payload Internships
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📍 San Francisco💰 USD 29–29

About this role

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 $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

RF Validation Intern (Summer 2027)

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 challenging projects, and the candidate will help contribute to design validation and measurement automation of RF hardware for new and upcoming satellite designs.

Role

  • Measure and validate performance of; LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down converters, filters, oscillators, etc.
  • Write automation code to automate and speed up the above measurements
  • Document test plans, measurement methodologies, and data for review

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, or related technical field
  • Passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
  • Deep knowledge of basic RF concepts, such as transmission lines, S-parameters, RF building blocks (amps/mixers/attenuators)
  • Experience with Python and object oriented programming concepts
  • Experience taking RF measurements with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, etc.
  • Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

  • Antennas and Electromagnetics propagation knowledge and background
  • Experience with Software Defined Radios (SDR)
  • Experience automating RF measurements
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))
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the RF Validation Intern (Summer 2027) role at astranis?
The listed salary for this RF Validation Intern (Summer 2027) position at astranis is USD 29–29. This is an full-time role.
Where is the RF Validation Intern (Summer 2027) position at astranis located?
This RF Validation Intern (Summer 2027) role at astranis is based in San Francisco. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the RF Validation Intern (Summer 2027) at astranis belong to?
This RF Validation Intern (Summer 2027) position is part of the Payload Internships department at astranis. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the RF Validation Intern (Summer 2027) position at astranis?
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When was the RF Validation Intern (Summer 2027) job at astranis posted?
This RF Validation Intern (Summer 2027) position at astranis was posted on Sep 24, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
RF Validation Intern (Summer 2027)
astranis · 💰 USD 29–29
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