Backend Software Engineer Intern for Satellite Platform

Astranis Space Technologies; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,959 - 46,941; Part time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer - Backend Intern for Fall 2026 in San Francisco, CA. Interns will design and build software for satellite operations, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and gain hands-on experience. The internship lasts twelve weeks and is open to students enrolled in a four-year university. Strong Python skills and a background in databases are required. Compensation starts at $29.00 per hour with eligibility limited to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Experience with databases and pub/sub systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-performance, reliable software for satellite operations.
• Take ownership of features across backend and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with teams to define software requirements and designs.

Skills

Python

Databases (Postgres)

Pub/Sub systems (RabbitMQ, Flink)

Education

Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer - Backend Intern for Fall 2026 in San Francisco, CA. Interns will design and build software for satellite operations, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and gain hands-on experience. The internship lasts twelve weeks and is open to students enrolled in a four-year university. Strong Python skills and a background in databases are required. Compensation starts at $29.00 per hour with eligibility limited to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.