Internship
Flight Software Intern
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Astranis
201-500 employees
Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites
Compensation Overview
$29Hourly
No H1B Sponsorship
San Francisco, CA, USA
Must be onsite in San Francisco 3 days a week minimum.
US Citizenship Required
You match the following Astranis's candidate preferences
Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:
- Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical degree
- Experience with C/C++ and scripting language(s)
- Demonstrated ability to personally design, write, and test software from scratch
- US Citizenship or Green Card
- 40 hours per week minimum
- Must be onsite in San Francisco 3 days a week minimum
- 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)
- Experience with embedded systems running on bare metal
- Experience with real time operating systems
- Experience with FPGA or DSP programming
Astranis develops and deploys spacecraft for Geostationary Orbit with the goal of providing internet connectivity to the 4 billion people worldwide who currently lack access. The company designs, manufactures, and operates low-cost telecommunications satellites, offering bandwidth-as-a-service to commercial and government customers. This approach allows Astranis to deliver services at a lower cost compared to traditional providers, making it appealing for reaching untapped markets. With over $1 billion in satellite services sold in the past two years and plans for additional satellite launches, Astranis is positioned for growth. The company's technology has also garnered interest from the US Department of Defense, indicating its potential in the space technology sector.
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$587.2M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2015
6 month growth
↑ 5%1 year growth
↑ 0%2 year growth
↑ 0%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Astranis plans to launch 100 MicroGEO satellites by 2030, increasing market share.
- Partnership with Xona Space Systems enhances reputation in the defense sector.
- $50 million investment from NTT Docomo Ventures indicates strong investor confidence.
What critics are saying
- Competition from SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper may impact market share.
- Continuous R&D investment needed due to rapid technological advancements in satellite tech.
- Regulatory challenges in obtaining spectrum licenses could delay satellite deployments.
What makes Astranis unique
- Astranis offers low-cost satellite solutions for underserved regions, expanding internet access.
- The company provides bandwidth-as-a-service, reducing costs for commercial and government clients.
- Astranis designs, manufactures, and operates its own satellites, ensuring end-to-end service control.
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Benefits
An equity stake in the company.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Unlimited vacation days.
Healthy, delicious, free lunch catered in every day.
Complementary OneMedical membership.
Great office chairs, stand-up desks, and a machine shop.
Reimbursement to spend on commuting from outside SF
Generous, fully-paid parental leave.