Reliability Test Intern (Fall 2026)

About the role

Astranis is seeking a Reliability Test Intern to support our mission of designing and building satellites that enable secure, reliable communications. This role offers hands-on experience in environmental testing and reliability analysis, contributing to the development of critical satellite components.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to plan reliability tests for satellite hardware
• Develop and refine test plans and procedures based on design specifications and mission profiles
• Operate and monitor environmental test equipment, including thermal chambers, thermal vacuum systems, vibration shaker tables, and combined thermal vibe chambers
• Execute reliability tests such as thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, and vibration
• Collect, analyze, and document test data to identify potential failure modes and ensure hardware meets reliability targets
• Design test fixtures, setup instrumentation and data acquisition systems

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
• Strong interest in hardware reliability, testing, and hands-on engineering work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing project needs
• Strong communication skills
• Must be onsite 5 days per week

Bonus

• Hands-on experience with environmental or reliability testing
• Familiarity with test equipment such as test chambers and DAQs
• Experience with data analysis tools in Python, MATLAB, or similar
• Exposure to hardware design, integration, or lab-based engineering projects
• Understanding of failure analysis, root cause investigation, or reliability engineering principles
• Previous internship, research, or project experience in aerospace or hardware-focused environments

Pay

The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.

Schedule

The Reliability Test Internship typically lasts for twelve weeks and is an hourly role designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university.

Benefits

Astranis offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, applicants 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).