Joblaze summary

The Hardware Test Intern at Astranis will collaborate with the engineering team to design, develop, and test software for both embedded systems on satellites and ground control applications. Proficiency in Python and C++, along with experience in software design and testing, are essential for this role. This position is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, offering hands-on experience in a cutting-edge aerospace environment. Astranis values diverse perspectives and aims to provide meaningful work to all interns.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Astranis's careers page November 6, 2026.
Python appears in 19.8% of 631 comparable intern other roles in United States; DSP programming appears in 0.3% of 631 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: C++, DSP programming, Embedded Systems, FPGA, Python, real-time operating systems.
What seniority level is this role?: Astranis targets intern candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Internship for this Hardware Test Intern (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.

Hardware Test Intern (Winter 2027)

Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university.

As an Intern, 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 interns 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 already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.

Role

Work with the engineering team to design, write and test software (embedded software running on satellites, as well as 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 degree
Experience with Python/C++ and scripting language(s)
Demonstrated ability to personally design, write, and test software from scratch
Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

Experience with embedded systems running on bare metal
Experience with real time operating systems
Experience with FPGA or DSP programming

The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.

Base Hourly Pay

$29—$29 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

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Hardware Test Intern (Winter 2027)

Hardware Test Intern (Winter 2027)

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