CAD Engineer Associate (Spring 2027) 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.RoleModel and draw components, structures, and manifolds for the spacecraft and its supporting structuresMaintain and improve our design library and data infrastructureDevelop, ideate, and document considerate practices that enable good and efficient designRequirementsHold a four-year B.S. degree or currently pursuing a M.S. in either mechanical, aerospace, or an equivalent technical degree like physics, applied math, or industrial designHas a passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment with hands-on developmentExperience with SolidWorksExperience with GD+T and engineering drawingsBonusExperience with design of complex assemblies and componentsExperience in the design of spaceflight components and/or vacuum compatible systemsExperience with surface modelingThe base salary for this position is $1,925 per week.$1,925 - $1,925 USDU.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status RequiredOur mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.
