About the role#
Astranis is hiring a Software Defined Radio Hardware Intern for the summer of 2027. This is a full-time, on-site role based in San Francisco. You will join the team for a twelve-week term to work on hardware that supports our satellite missions. This position is open to students currently enrolled at a four-year university.
What you'll do#
- Design, simulate, implement, and test internally developed software defined radio hardware.
- Bring up and debug hardware in the lab using professional instrumentation.
- Write code to evaluate performance and automate testing of satellite hardware.
- Integrate systems into the spacecraft by working with the broader engineering team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Electrical Engineering degree program or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test PCBA hardware from scratch through personal projects, design competitions, or student teams.
- A solid foundation in at least one of these areas: analog design, digital design, mixed signal design, or RF design.
- Ability to work on-site in San Francisco.
- Candidates must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Pay: $29.00 per hour.
- Work Modality: On-site.
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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