About the job
Astranis is pioneering the development of advanced satellites that expand humanity's reach into the cosmos. Our state-of-the-art satellites currently deliver dedicated and secure networks to a diverse range of sophisticated clients worldwide, including large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites successfully deployed and many more on the horizon, we are actively working on a robust pipeline of over $1 billion in commercial contracts.
As the preferred satellite communications partner for clients with stringent demands for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization, Astranis has successfully raised over $750 million from top-tier investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock, and Fidelity. Our dedicated team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs designs, builds, and operates our satellites from our expansive 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters located in Northern California, USA.
Communications/DSP Associate Engineer Internship (Summer 2026)
Our Associate programs, typically lasting twelve weeks, are hourly positions tailored for students currently enrolled in a four-year university. As an Associate, you will have the unique opportunity to tackle complex problems and engage in meaningful work across challenging projects, regardless of your level of experience. Many of our previous interns have contributed to the design and testing of hardware and software destined for space on our inaugural satellite, with numerous individuals transitioning into full-time roles at Astranis.
If you have not yet graduated from a four-year university, we encourage you to apply for an internship.
Role Responsibilities
- Design signal processing algorithms for custom software-defined radio hardware, including channelization, equalization, PA linearization, gain control, carrier synchronization, symbol mapping, framing, and channel coding/FEC.
- Collaborate closely with FPGA developers to implement and validate signal processing on radio hardware.
- Model the complete end-to-end radio system from Earth to space and back.
- Conduct radio architecture trade studies, execute link budgets, and optimize the radio system for maximum performance across diverse global markets and applications.

