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CAD Engineer Associate (Summer 2027)

Astranis
Location
San Francisco
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Mechanical Engineering Internships
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Hold a four-year B.S. degree or currently pursuing a M.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or an equivalent technical degree like physics, applied math, or industrial design
  • Has a passion for hardware development
  • Experience with SolidWorks
  • Experience with GD+T and engineering drawings
  • U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
Nice to have
  • Experience with design of complex assemblies and components
  • Experience in the design of spaceflight components and/or vacuum compatible systems
  • Experience with surface modeling
What the job really is

As a CAD Engineer Associate at Astranis, you will work on modeling and drawing components for spacecraft, maintaining and improving the design library, and developing practices for efficient design. This role is geared towards new graduates, providing hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to contribute to complex projects that may go to space.

Benefits
  • Base Salary of $1,925 per week
Things to weigh
  • Position is for summer 2027, which may require planning ahead for candidates
  • Role is specifically for new grads, limiting applicants to those who have recently graduated or are graduating soon
  • No mention of additional benefits beyond salary
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