Join Astranis as an FPGA Intern to work on hardware development for advanced satellite technology.
Posted by employer 4 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
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
- Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent
- US Citizenship or Green Card
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
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, work arrangement.
Joblaze summary
The FPGA Intern at Astranis will engage in RTL development for FPGA applications, working closely with electrical and software engineers to design and test hardware that may be used in space missions. Key skills include proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and experience with high throughput systems, particularly involving FPGAs and various peripherals. This role is ideal for students pursuing degrees in electrical engineering or computer science, who are eager to tackle complex hardware challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 25, 2026. Last confirmed on Astranis's careers page September 27, 2026.
- FPGA appears in 2.2% of 557 comparable intern other roles in United States; Vivado IDE appears in 0.2% of 557 comparable intern other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Astranis lists $29–$29 for this role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: FPGA, SystemVerilog, TCL, UVM, Verilog, Vivado IDE.
- Does Astranis sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Astranis targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this FPGA Intern (Summer 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 Intern (Summer 2027)
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:
- US Citizenship or Green Card (This is a legal requirement; no exceptions)
- Currently pursuing 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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