Embedded Software Developer, Network/Payload Software Intern (Fall 2026) Seen this week
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, providing dedicated secure networks to enterprises, governments, and the US military. Five satellites are on orbit with many more launching soon, servicing over $1 billion in commercial contracts.
The Role
You will work with the engineering team to design, write and test software across three domains: satellite software, ground control systems, and testing software. You will develop software to manage satellite performance from ground stations.
What You Bring
- Currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace, or equivalent technical degree
- Experience with C++, Python, and scripting languages
- Demonstrated ability to personally design, write, and test software from scratch
Nice to Have
- RF and signal processing experience
- Real-time operating systems experience
Details
- Internship length: 12 weeks, hourly role for current university students
- Base pay: $29.00 per hour
- Location: San Francisco, California
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status required to comply with U.S. space technology export regulations
Many past interns have designed and tested hardware and software now flying on our satellites, and many are now full-time Astranis employees.