About the role#
This internship is a twelve-week, full-time position based in San Francisco for the Winter 2027 term. You will work with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to design, prototype, develop, and test software for space vehicles and ground infrastructure. This role is paid at a rate of $29.00 per hour. Please note that this position requires U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status to comply with export regulations.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with engineering teams to build software for space missions.
- Develop software for custom-built PCBs.
- Write code for industry-standard satellite communications hardware.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a B.S. program for Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent technical degree.
- Experience with C++ and Python.
- A demonstrated ability to personally design, write, and test software that interacts with hardware from scratch.
- Bonus points for experience with RF, signal processing, or real-time operating systems.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California, USA.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time intern.
About Astranis Space Technologies
Astranis Space Technologies designs and manufactures satellites for high-orbit operations. Founded in 2015, the company is based in San Francisco and employs over 500 people. Its primary product, MicroGEO, delivers broadband services to commercial and government customers. The firm maintains contracts with organizations including NASA and the Space Force to support various communications and science missions.
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