About the role#
Astranis is hiring an FPGA Intern for the Winter 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position based in San Francisco. You will work on hardware development projects alongside electrical and software engineers.
What you'll do#
- Develop RTL for FPGA targeted applications.
- Work with various FPGAs and toolchains.
- Interface FPGAs with peripherals such as high-speed data converters, memories, and MCUs.
- Write software to interface and test RTL in hardware.
- Collaborate with the electrical and software engineering teams.
What you'll need#
- US Citizenship or Green Card status is required.
- Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or an equivalent field.
- Proficiency with Verilog or SystemVerilog for synthesis.
- Experience designing, implementing, and testing high-throughput systems on FPGAs.
- A strong interest in hands-on hardware design and development.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California, USA.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $29.00 per hour.
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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