Backend Software Engineer Intern — Space Systems

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

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a Software Engineer Backend Intern for Fall 2026 in San Francisco. You'll design software for autonomous satellite control and contribute to mission-critical systems. Ideal candidates are pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science and have strong Python skills. Interns are paid $29 per hour and must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and ownership of features, aimed at supporting both commercial and government programs.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Experience and understanding of databases like Postgres.
• Experience in pub/sub and streaming systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-performance, reliable software for satellite commands.
• Take full ownership of features, working across backend and infrastructure.
• Collaborate to define software requirements and architectures.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Understanding of databases (Postgres)

Experience with pub/sub and streaming systems (RabbitMQ, Flink)

Education

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

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Astranis is seeking a Software Engineer Backend Intern for Fall 2026 in San Francisco. You'll design software for autonomous satellite control and contribute to mission-critical systems. Ideal candidates are pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science and have strong Python skills. Interns are paid $29 per hour and must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and ownership of features, aimed at supporting both commercial and government programs.