Space-Grade Backend Intern — Software Engineering (Summer 2027)

Astranis Space Technologies; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies in San Francisco seeks a Software Engineer Backend Intern for Summer 2027 to 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’ll shape the foundation of software that must work flawlessly, contribute to core backend components across platforms, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support commercial and government programs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS/MS in CS or equivalent.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Understanding of pub/sub and streaming systems (RabbitMQ, Flink).

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-performance, reliable backend software for space missions.
• Own features across backend and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define software requirements and design.

Skills

Python

Databases knowledge

Pub/Sub concepts

Education

Pursuing BS/MS in CS

Tools

PostgreSQL

RabbitMQ

Flink

Kubernetes

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies in San Francisco seeks a Software Engineer Backend Intern for Summer 2027 to 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’ll shape the foundation of software that must work flawlessly, contribute to core backend components across platforms, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support commercial and government programs.