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

Astranis logoAstranisYC W16
TypeFull-time
SeniorityIntern
SponsorshipNo visa sponsorship
Salary$29/hr

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Astranis

We build the world's most advanced satellites for high orbits.

Advanced satellites for high orbits.

Private companyDebtRecently raisedYC W16Mega roundIn the newsHiring fast
Founded
Location
San Francisco, CA
Posted11/7/2026
Engineering

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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2015
HQSan Francisco, United States
Size501-1000 employees
IndustryAerospace
Latest fundingDebt · Sep 30, 2026
Investors
Andreesen HorowitzFidelitySamvit RamadurgamFifty YearsACE & CompanyACE Early Stage PartnersVenrockSOMA CapitalMonashee Investment ManagementHarpoon VenturesIndustry VenturesBaillie GiffordWei GuoHaystackCherubic VenturesY CombinatorBrainchild HoldingsLars RasmussenFelicis VenturesAME Cloud Ventures
Tech stackbridge, microsoft-compliance-manager, power-bi, arena-plm, matlab, tableau, electron, slack, microsoft-powerpoint, tekton, flux-cd, cplusplus, cmake, unreal-engine, intel, nodejs, google-docs, mysql, ldap-com, salarycom
News
  • NASA Picks Viasat, SES and Astranis for TDRS-Compatible Ka-Band Relay
  • Nasa Selects Astranis For Nexus Ka-Band Relay Satellite Initiative
  • NASA Selects Astranis for NEXUS Ka-Band Relay Satellite Initiative
  • NASA Selects Astranis for NEXUS Ka-Band Relay Satellite Initiative
  • NASA Awards $1.07B in Ka-Band Space Relay Contracts to Viasat, SES and Astranis
  • Viasat, SES, and Astranis Win NASA Ka-band Relay Contracts
  • Astranis upgrades Falcon 9 launch contract to dedicated mission for entire Block 4 Production Run of Satellites
  • Astranis secures dedicated Falcon 9 launch for six GEO satellites in 2028
  • Astranis Plans Dedicated Falcon 9 to Launch 6 MicroGEO Satellites
  • Startup Astranis expands SpaceX launch deal to deploy 6 satellites (SPCX:NASDAQ)

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