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Summer 2025 – Embedded Software Engineering Internship

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CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro

51-200 employees

Develops compact communication systems for space

Hardware
Aerospace

Austin, TX, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
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
  • 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 develops 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, optimizing Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) for aerospace needs. 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. CesiumAstro differentiates itself by providing modular hardware and software solutions that can be customized for specific missions, catering to clients like NASA. The goal of CesiumAstro is to deliver affordable, mission-ready communication payloads by leveraging advanced semiconductor and manufacturing technologies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$120.2M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

36%

2 year growth

81%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $65 million Series B+ funding round led by Trousdale Ventures provides significant financial backing for expansion and product development.
  • Selection by Rocket Lab to provide multi-beam Ka-band communications payloads for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 2 Transport Layer Constellation highlights CesiumAstro's industry leadership.
  • Founder and CEO Shey Sabripour's appointment to the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium Executive Committee underscores the company's influence and leadership in the aerospace sector.

What critics are saying

  • The lawsuit alleging trade secret misappropriation by a former executive could lead to legal and financial repercussions.
  • The niche market of space-based radio technology is highly competitive, with only a handful of companies working at the cutting edge, increasing the pressure to continuously innovate.

What makes CesiumAstro unique

  • CesiumAstro's focus on compact, high-performance communication systems for space applications sets it apart in the aerospace market, where size, weight, power, and cost are critical factors.
  • Their modular hardware and software building blocks offer seamless integration for mission-specific payload configurations, providing a unique value proposition.
  • The company's utilization of the latest semiconductor and manufacturing technologies ensures they remain at the forefront of innovation, offering affordable solutions with a first-mover advantage.