RF System Intern

Spring 2024

Updated on 11/30/2023

201-500 employees

Website

Building low-cost satellites for global internet access

Company Overview

Astranis Space Technologies is a leader in the telecommunications industry, specializing in the creation of small, cost-effective satellites aimed at providing internet access to the 4 billion people globally who are currently without. The company's unique satellite broadband networks offer unparalleled capabilities, attracting both commercial and government customers, and have led to partnerships with top industry players like Orbits Corp, Pacific Dataport, Grupo Andesat, and Anuvu. These collaborations are not only expanding Astranis' global reach but also enabling the company to bring high-speed internet to underserved communities, demonstrating its commitment to social impact.

Hardware

Aerospace

B2C

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$555.4M

Founded

2015

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↑ 8%

2 year growth

↑ 56%

Locations

San Francisco, CA, USA

Experience Level

Intern

Requirements

RF system level design and budgeting
RF testing and test design
Highly organized and process oriented
Strong technical communication skills (oral and written)
Familiar with analog/RF components and associated impairments
Familiar with software development (Python, and some C/C++)
A passion for working in a fast-paced environment and constantly learning

Responsibilities

System budgeting of gain, noise, linearity, distortion, interference, capacity (link budgeting)
Test planning and execution at the integrated system level as well as board level
Architectural trades and a range of design decisions all the way down the the component/circuit level

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with satellite radio systems (ground segment and/or space segment)
Comfortable with software, especially Python, git
Experience designing Antenna/RF hardware (RFIC, RF board-level circuit)
Familiarity with satellite waveforms and modems (DVB-S2/x, DVB-RCS2)

Astranis is on a mission to bridge the digital divide by connecting the four billion people worldwide who currently lack internet access. We’re doing this by building the next generation of smaller, more cost-effective spacecraft to bring the world online.

As a team, we’ve launched two satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $500 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 300 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.

Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!

Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you’ll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.

Apply and join us on our journey towards global connectivity!

Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university.

RF System Engineer Intern

As an Intern, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems — we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.

If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.

Role:

System budgeting of gain, noise, linearity, distortion, interference, capacity (link budgeting)
Test planning and execution at the integrated system level as well as board level
Architectural trades and a range of design decisions all the way down the the component/circuit level

Requirements:

RF system level design and budgeting
RF testing and test design
Highly organized and process oriented
Strong technical communication skills (oral and written)
Familiar with analog/RF components and associated impairments
Familiar with software development (Python, and some C/C++), and fast to learn new tools
A passion for working in a fast-paced environment and constantly learning
Don’t meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus:

Familiarity with satellite radio systems (ground segment and/or space segment)
Comfortable with software, especially Python, git
Experience designing Antenna/RF hardware (RFIC, RF board-level circuit)
Familiarity with satellite waveforms and modems (DVB-S2/x, DVB-RCS2)

The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.

Base Hourly Pay

$29—$29 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.