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Embedded Software Developer, NetworkPayload Intern (Winter 2027)

Astranis

Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 29 - 29

Posted: 8 November 2026 (3 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 5 February 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits expanding humanitys 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 worlds 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 153000 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
Dont 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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