Embedded Software Developer, Network/Payload Software Intern (Summer 2026)

Astranis(1 month ago)

San Francisco, CAOnsiteInternshipIntern$58,000 - $58,000Engineering

About this role

A Summer 2026 Embedded Software Developer internship at Astranis is a paid, typically twelve-week position for students currently enrolled at a four-year university. Interns work on meaningful engineering projects related to satellites and ground systems and are given ownership to design, write, and test software. Many past interns have contributed to flight-bound hardware/software and have transitioned to full-time roles at the company.

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Required Skills

C++
Python
Scripting
Software Design
Software Testing
Satellite Software
Ground Control
RF
Signal Processing
RTOS

Qualifications

Pursuing B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace or equivalent technical degree
U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency or Refugee/Asylee Status

About Astranis

astranis.com

Astranis designs, builds, and operates small, high-orbit satellites and dedicated satellite networks to deliver flexible, resilient, high‑speed communications for commercial and government customers worldwide. The company pioneered a new class of compact yet powerful high‑orbit spacecraft that use modern digital processing to replace legacy, oversized megasats. Astranis has multiple satellites on orbit, more than ten on contract, and over $1 billion in satellite services sold. Customers choose Astranis for faster deployment, lower cost, and a network‑centric approach to delivering tailored connectivity where terrestrial infrastructure is limited.