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Radiation Effects Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)

Astranis

San Francisco, CA · internship · Entry

$29 / hour

Listed on Astranis’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This internship involves testing and analyzing how spacecraft electrical systems perform when exposed to radiation in space. You'll work hands-on with hardware testing, component characterization, and help develop test procedures for satellites at various U.S. laboratories.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Currently enrolled in B.S. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field
  • Hands-on electrical testing and troubleshooting experience
  • Proficiency with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and source meter units
  • Experience with Altium Designer or equivalent PCB design software
  • Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test electrical hardware
  • U.S. Citizenship, Green Card, or eligible refugee/asylee status

Nice to have

  • Understanding of space radiation environment and semiconductor effects
  • Experience with SPICE-based simulators
  • Soldering and test harness fabrication skills
  • Knowledge of fundamental electronics concepts and component benchmarking
  • Experience with radiation transport software like FastRAD or MCNPX

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