Internship
Astranis
201-500 employees
Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites
Compensation Overview
$29/hr
San Francisco, CA, USA
Must be onsite in San Francisco 5 days a week.
US Citizenship Required
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- 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 5 days a week
- 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)
Astranis develops and deploys spacecraft for Geostationary Orbit, focusing on providing internet connectivity to the 4 billion people worldwide without 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 than traditional providers, making it appealing for reaching new 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, emphasizing its potential in the space technology sector. Astranis aims to bridge the digital divide and connect underserved populations globally.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$703.6M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2015
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Astranis raised $200M in Series D funding, fully funding its Omega satellite program.
- Partnerships with Xona Space and USSF highlight Astranis' potential in defense and navigation.
- Astranis plans to launch 100 MicroGEO satellites by 2030, expanding its market reach.
What critics are saying
- Competition from SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper may impact market share.
- Potential satellite launch delays could affect Astranis' deployment schedule.
- Reliance on venture capital funding poses financial risks if future rounds fall short.
What makes Astranis unique
- Astranis offers low-cost telecommunications satellites with a unique bandwidth-as-a-service model.
- The company designs, manufactures, and operates its own satellites, ensuring full control.
- Astranis focuses on connecting 4 billion people without internet access, addressing a global need.
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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.
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 5%1 year growth
↑ 2%2 year growth
↑ 2%Astranis, operator of a satellite internet company intended to bridge the digital divide, raised an additional $50 million of Series D venture funding from NTT Docomo Ventures, and other investors.
As part of this ambitious effort, Orbits first partnered with Astranis, the world's leading operator of dedicated communications satellites, to construct its latest satellite.
Astranis to develop resilient GPS satellites for USSF.
WASHINGTON - Satellite manufacturer Astranis announced Nov. 1 it is teaming up with navigation startup Xona Space Systems to compete for a U.S. Space Force contract aimed at developing a backup to the military's GPS system.
Mr. Mancini joins Energy Recovery from Astranis Space Technologies Corp., a San Francisco-based next-gen satellite company, where he served as CFO for four years and was instrumental in bringing this revolutionary satellite technology to market.