Astranis Space Technologies
Flight Software Engineer — Associate Program (Spring 2025)
Astranis Space Technologies, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Flight Software Engineer — Associate Program (Spring 2025)
Astranis is on a mission to bridge the digital divide by connecting the four billion people worldwide who currently lack internet access. We're doing this by building the next generation of smaller, more cost-effective spacecraft to bring the world online.As a team, we’ve launched two satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $500 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 300 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.Apply and join us on our journey towards global connectivity!Flight Software — Associate Engineer
Associate programs at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for new grads and graduate students who have graduated from a four-year university.As an Associate, 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 associates 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 are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern.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. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical degreeExperience with C/C++ and scripting language(s)Demonstrated ability to personally design, write, and test software from scratchUS Citizenship or Green Card40 hours per week minimumMust be onsite in San Francisco 5 days a weekBonus
Experience with embedded systems running on bare metalExperience with real-time operating systemsExperience with FPGA or DSP programmingThe base salary for this position is $1,750 per week.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.Apply for this job
* indicates a required fieldFirst Name *Last Name *Email *Phone *Resume/CV *Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfEducationSchool Select...Degree Select...Start date yearEnd date month Select...End date yearAstranis complies with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, therefore will you state which of the following applies to you: *How did you hear about Astranis? *LinkedIn ProfileWebsitePlease confirm the season you are applying for. *Please describe the most impressive and complex project you have worked on. This can be from previous internships, school projects, or personal projects you took part in. Tell us what the project was, the technologies you used, challenges you faced, what specific role you played in this project, and what made this project complex or special. *What is the most impressive thing you have ever accomplished? *I understand that Astranis is an in-person company, and I am willing to work onsite 5 days a week at our HQ in San Francisco. *Will you need to relocate for this opportunity? *What is your preferred end date for the internship/associate program? *When are you able to join Astranis as an intern/associate? (12 week minimum) *
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Astranis is on a mission to bridge the digital divide by connecting the four billion people worldwide who currently lack internet access. We're doing this by building the next generation of smaller, more cost-effective spacecraft to bring the world online.As a team, we’ve launched two satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $500 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 300 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.Apply and join us on our journey towards global connectivity!Flight Software — Associate Engineer
Associate programs at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for new grads and graduate students who have graduated from a four-year university.As an Associate, 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 associates 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 are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern.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. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical degreeExperience with C/C++ and scripting language(s)Demonstrated ability to personally design, write, and test software from scratchUS Citizenship or Green Card40 hours per week minimumMust be onsite in San Francisco 5 days a weekBonus
Experience with embedded systems running on bare metalExperience with real-time operating systemsExperience with FPGA or DSP programmingThe base salary for this position is $1,750 per week.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.Apply for this job
* indicates a required fieldFirst Name *Last Name *Email *Phone *Resume/CV *Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfEducationSchool Select...Degree Select...Start date yearEnd date month Select...End date yearAstranis complies with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, therefore will you state which of the following applies to you: *How did you hear about Astranis? *LinkedIn ProfileWebsitePlease confirm the season you are applying for. *Please describe the most impressive and complex project you have worked on. This can be from previous internships, school projects, or personal projects you took part in. Tell us what the project was, the technologies you used, challenges you faced, what specific role you played in this project, and what made this project complex or special. *What is the most impressive thing you have ever accomplished? *I understand that Astranis is an in-person company, and I am willing to work onsite 5 days a week at our HQ in San Francisco. *Will you need to relocate for this opportunity? *What is your preferred end date for the internship/associate program? *When are you able to join Astranis as an intern/associate? (12 week minimum) *
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