Internship

Embedded Software Engineering Internship

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CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro

201-500 employees

Develops compact communication systems for space

Aerospace
Defense

No H1B Sponsorship

Austin, TX, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Austin, TX.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
C/C++
Requirements
  • Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), or PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
  • GPA of 3.5 or higher.
  • Advanced coursework in embedded systems.
  • Programming experience in C or C++.
  • Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Design embedded software for satellite communication systems.
  • Work closely with Cesium engineers on low-level and high-level software in Cesium’s space electronics products.
  • Focus on microcontroller programming, low-level drivers, board support packages (BSP), end-use applications, and user interfaces.
  • Present work to peers, mentors, and Cesium executive leadership throughout the course of the summer.

CesiumAstro creates compact and efficient communication systems specifically for space applications. Their products, such as the Nightingale Series and CommPack, are designed to be small and scalable, meeting the industry's standards for Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C). The company also offers a range of products including a software-defined radio, a credit-card-sized single-board computer, and a compact DC-to-DC converter. What sets CesiumAstro apart from competitors is their focus on modular hardware and software that can be easily integrated to create customized communication solutions for clients like NASA. The goal of CesiumAstro is to provide affordable, mission-ready communication payloads by leveraging the latest semiconductor and manufacturing technologies.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$135.4M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for small satellite constellations aligns with CesiumAstro's offerings.
  • Growing interest in dual-use technologies benefits CesiumAstro's Element platform.
  • Trend towards software-defined payloads boosts CesiumAstro's SDR-1001 product line.

What critics are saying

  • Lawsuit against former executive highlights vulnerabilities in protecting intellectual property.
  • Emergence of AnySignal indicates increasing competition in space-based radio technology.
  • Reliance on venture capital funding may pressure CesiumAstro for rapid growth.

What makes CesiumAstro unique

  • CesiumAstro offers compact, high-performance communication systems for space applications.
  • Their products set a new standard for Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C).
  • CesiumAstro's modular hardware and software provide mission-specific payload configurations.

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