Join Astranis as a Hardware Test Intern to work on software for satellites and ground control systems.
Posted by employer 14 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 7 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 7 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Design software for embedded systems
- Write software for ground control
- Test software for satellites
Must have
- 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
Nice to have
- Experience with embedded systems running on bare metal
- Experience with real time operating systems
- Experience with FPGA or DSP programming
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
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 today — first seen on Joblaze September 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Astranis's careers page September 23, 2026.
- Python appears in 14.6% of 521 comparable intern other roles in United States; DSP programming appears in 0.4% of 521 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. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Hardware Test Intern (Winter 2027)
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
SMS Terms of Service
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