Join Astranis as an FPGA Associate to work on hardware development for advanced satellite technology.
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Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- RTL Development for FPGA targeted applications
- Work with multiple FPGAs and toolchains
- Interface FPGAs with a variety of peripherals
- Write software to interface and test RTL in hardware
- Collaborate closely with electrical and software engineers
Must have
- Hold a B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent
- Experience in designing, implementing, and testing high throughput systems implemented on FPGAs
- Proficiency with Verilog/SystemVerilog for synthesis
Nice to have
- Experience with UVM and advanced SystemVerilog verification
- Experience with Xilinx FPGAs
- Experience with Vivado IDE, TCL
- Experience with high speed data converters
- Experience with digital communication theory and implementation
- Experience with space-based systems
Practical constraints
- U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, work arrangement.
Joblaze summary
In the FPGA Associate role at Astranis, the individual will engage in RTL development for FPGA applications, working closely with electrical and software engineers to design and test hardware that will be used in satellite technology. Key skills include proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and experience with high throughput systems, particularly in a fast-paced environment. This position is ideal for recent graduates with a background in electrical engineering or computer science who are eager to tackle complex engineering challenges. Astranis fosters a collaborative atmosphere, allowing associates to contribute to significant projects that may lead to full-time opportunities.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 25, 2026. Last confirmed on Astranis's careers page September 25, 2026.
- FPGA appears in 2.1% of 572 comparable intern other roles in United States; Vivado IDE appears in 0.2% of 572 comparable intern other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Astranis lists $1,925–$1,925 for this role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: FPGA, SystemVerilog, TCL, Verilog, Vivado IDE, Xilinx.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Astranis targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this FPGA Associate (Winter 2027) role at Astranis.
From the original posting
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.
FPGA Associate (Winter 2027)
Associate positions at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for new grads who have 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 have not yet graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Intern.
Role
- RTL Development for FPGA targeted applications
- Work with multiple FPGAs and toolchains
- Interface FPGAs with a variety of peripherals including high speed data converters, memories, MCUs
- Write software to interface and test RTL in hardware
- Collaborate closely with electrical and software engineers
Requirements
- Hold a B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent
- A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
- Experience in designing, implementing, and testing high throughput systems implemented on FPGAs
- Proficiency with Verilog/SystemVerilog for synthesis
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Bonus:
- Experience with UVM and advanced SystemVerilog verification
- Experience with Xilinx FPGAs
- Experience with Vivado IDE, TCL
- Familiarity with system level estimates and implications of power, thermal, and real estate
- Experience with high speed data converters (ADCs, DACs, JESD204B)
- Experience with circuit level debugging
- Experience with digital communication theory and implementation, such as LDPC implementations
- Experience with space-based systems
- Experience with modern communication systems (RF, IF/IQ, time/freq domains, modulation)
- Experience in at least 1 domain beyond logic design. This could be DSP/radio design, software, hi-rel design (e.g. fault analysis & recover), etc.
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