About the role#
This internship is a twelve-week, full-time position for students currently enrolled in a four-year university. You will join our engineering team to work on software for space vehicles and ground infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing, prototyping, developing, and testing software that interacts with hardware.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with engineering teams across multiple disciplines.
- Write and test software for custom-built PCBs.
- Develop software 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 a related technical field.
- Proficiency in C++ and Python.
- Experience designing, writing, and testing 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.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $29.00 per hour.
- Eligibility: This role requires U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected individual status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with export regulations.
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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