Flight Software Associate (Winter 2027)

astranis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis in California is seeking a Flight Software Associate for a twelve-week winter program. You will work with the engineering team to design, write, and test embedded software for satellites, as well as ground control and testing tools.

Ideal candidates hold a four-year degree in CS/EE, or are enrolled in an MS program, with hands-on experience in C/C++ and scripting. This paid internship offers real-world satellite software development experience.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in CS, EE or related field or current enrollment in an MS program.
• Experience with C/C++ and scripting languages.
• Ability to design, write and test software from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering to design, write and test embedded software for satellites.
• Develop ground control and testing software as part of the team.

Skills

C/C++

Scripting languages

Education

Four-year degree

MS program enrollment

Job description

Flight Software Associate (Winter 2027)

Associate positions at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for new grads who have graduated from a four-year university.

Role

Work with the engineering team to design, write and test software (embedded software running on satellites, as well as variety of ground control and testing software)

Requirements

• Hold a four-year degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or be currently enrolled in a M.S program in a similar discipline
• Experience with C/C++ and scripting language(s)
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, write, and test software from scratch

Bonus

• Experience with embedded systems running on bare metal
• Experience with real time operating systems
• Experience with FPGA or DSP programming

The base salary for this position is $1,925 per week.

Base Salary

$1,925 - $1,925 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))

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's 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 $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

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.