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

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

Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. 

With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.

Astranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

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

Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university. 

As an Intern, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems — we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis. 

**Role**

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

**Requirements**

• Currently pursuing a B.

S. in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace or equivalent technical degree

• Experience with C++, Python
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, write, and test software that interacts with hardware from scratch" would be my last feedback for the role content
• Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

**Bonus**

• Experience with RF and Signal processing
• Experience with real time operating systems

The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.

Base Hourly Pay

$29—$29 USD

**U.

S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required**

(To comply with U.

S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.

S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.

S.

C. 1324b(a)(3))

 

Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.

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