Flight Software Intern (Fall 2026)

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

Job summary

Astranis in San Francisco is offering an internship position for students pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent. Interns will collaborate with engineering teams to design, write, and test software for satellites and ground control. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with C/C++ and scripting languages. The position pays $29.00 per hour and emphasizes a diverse, inclusive workplace. Past interns have moved on to full-time roles, showcasing the opportunity for meaningful work.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Experience with C/C++ and other scripting languages.
• Ability to design, write, and test software independently.

Responsibilities

• Work with the engineering team to design, write and test software.

Skills

C/C++

Scripting languages

Software design

Testing software

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Embedded systems

FPGA programming

DSP programming

Job description

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.

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.

If you have already graduated from a four‑year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.

Role

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

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical degree
• Experience with C/C++ and scripting language(s)
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, write, and test software from scratch
• Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

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

The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.

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 our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.