Embedded Software Developer, Network/Payload Intern (Winter 2027)

Astranis • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits and provides dedicated, secure networks to customers including enterprises, governments, and the U.S. military. The company designs, builds, and operates its satellites from its headquarters in Northern California.

This twelve-week, hourly internship is intended for students currently enrolled at a four-year university. Interns work on challenging projects and have the opportunity to contribute meaningful work across the company.

The Embedded Software Developer, Network/Payload Software Intern will work with engineering teams across disciplines to design, prototype, develop, and test software for space vehicles and ground infrastructure. The role also involves developing software for custom-built PCBs and industry-standard satellite communications hardware. Base pay is $29 per hour. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or otherwise protected individuals as defined by the cited U.S. law, to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace, or an equivalent technical degree.
• Experience with C++ and Python.
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, write, and test software that interacts with hardware from scratch.
• U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or other protected-individual status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), as required for compliance with U.S. Government space technology export regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with RF and signal processing.
• Experience with real-time operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering teams across disciplines to design, prototype, develop, and test software for space vehicles and ground infrastructure.
• Develop software for custom-built PCBs and industry-standard satellite communications hardware.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern