Spacecraft Test Automation & Controls Intern

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xyz venture capitalMillbrae (CA)

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Space Research and Technology

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About the role

Astranis seeks an Automation & Controls Engineering Intern (Winter 2027) to help build automated test infrastructure for spacecraft hardware and ground-support equipment. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, partnering with engineers from design through validation to operational support. The role involves collaborating across teams, supporting control panels, wiring, sensors, and DAQ systems, and applying strong Python skills in a lab/factory setting.

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