Software Engineer- Backend Intern - Fall 2026

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

Software Engineer- Backend Intern (Fall 2026)

Astranis is a satellite communications company that designs, builds, and operates advanced satellites from its headquarters in Northern California.

As a Software Engineer Intern on the Platform team, you will design and build services that autonomously control satellites, monitor telemetry for anomalies, and provide real‑time situational awareness to keep our fleet safe and online. You will also build the core components and services that power the rest of our software organization, enabling every team to move faster and more reliably.

Internships last twelve weeks and are hourly roles for students currently enrolled at a four‑year university. If you have already graduated, please apply for the Associate Engineer position.

Role

• Design and build high‑performance, reliable, mission‑critical software that sends commands to space.
• Take full ownership of features, working across backend and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define software requirements, architectures, and designs.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent degree.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Experience and understanding of databases (Postgres, etc).
• Experience and understanding of pub/sub and streaming systems (RabbitMQ, Flink, etc).
• No need to meet every requirement; we welcome applicants who do not meet all criteria.

Bonus

• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience building fleet management systems.

Compensation

Base pay: $29.00 per hour.

Citizenship & Eligibility

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)).

Equal Opportunity

We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Astranis complies with U.S. Government space technology export regulations and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, creed, or any other protected characteristic.