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

Astranis(1 month ago)

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

About this role

A Spring 2026 Embedded Software Developer / Network-Payload Software Intern role building and testing software for satellites, ground control, and test systems. The 12-week hourly internship is for current four-year university students and offers hands-on experience designing, writing, and testing software that may fly on satellites. Interns collaborate with engineering teams to develop ground-station performance management software and other mission-critical systems.

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Required Skills

C++
Python
Scripting
Software Design
Software Testing
Satellite Software
Ground Stations
RF
Signal Processing
Real-Time OS

Qualifications

B.S. in Computer Science
B.S. in Electrical Engineering
B.S. in Computer Engineering
B.S. in Aerospace Engineering
U.S. Citizenship
Lawful Permanent Residency
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.