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Flight Software Intern (Winter 2027)

San Francisco, CAOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-levelPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • C/C++
  • scripting language
  • software design
  • software testing
  • embedded systems
  • real time operating systems
  • FPGA
  • DSP programming

Nice to have

  • bare metal
  • B.S. in Computer Science
  • Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • technical degree

Role summary

Astranis is seeking a Flight Software Intern for Winter 2027. This 12-week paid internship is for current university students pursuing a technical degree. Interns will work on challenging projects, designing, writing, and testing software for satellites and ground control systems. Experience with C/C++, scripting languages, embedded systems, real-time operating systems, FPGA, or DSP programming is a plus. The role requires a demonstrated ability to develop software from scratch. U.S. Citizenship or equivalent is required due to export regulations.

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.

Flight 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. If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.

Role

  • Work with the engineering team to design, write and test software (embedded software running on satellites, as well as variety of ground control and testing software)
  • Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical degree
  • Experience with C/C++ and scripting language(s)
  • Demonstrated ability to personally design, write, and test software from scratch
  • Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
  • Bonus

  • Experience with embedded systems running on bare metal
  • Experience with real time operating systems
  • Experience with FPGA or DSP programming
  • The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.Base Hourly Pay$29—$29 USDU.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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