RF and Optical Communications Intern

Astranis is pioneering the development of cutting-edge satellites designed for high orbits, significantly enhancing humanity’s exploration capabilities within our solar system. Currently, our satellites deliver dedicated and secure communication networks to a diverse array of sophisticated clients globally, including large corporations, government entities, …

Astranis is at the forefront of satellite technology, crafting advanced satellites that push the boundaries of what is possible in high orbits. Our satellites are designed to deliver dedicated and secure networks to a diverse clientele, including large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites successfully launched and several more slated for launch, we are proud to support a robust backlog exceeding $1 billion in commercial contracts.As the trusted partner for satellite communications, Astranis is committed to meeting the stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization from our clients. We have successfully raised over $750 million from prestigious investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock, and Fidelity. Our dedicated team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs operates from our state-of-the-art 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.Electrical Integration Intern - RF (Fall 2026)This internship opportunity at Astranis spans twelve weeks and is designed for students currently enrolled in a four-year university program.As an intern, you'll engage in exciting and challenging projects, contributing to meaningful work that can impact the future of space technology. Past interns have successfully designed and tested hardware and software that are now heading to space, with many transitioning into full-time roles at Astranis after their internships.If you have graduated from a four-year university, we encourage you to apply for the position of Electrical Integration - RF Associate.RoleCollaborate with an interdisciplinary team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software.Partner with Electrical, Mechanical, Radio Frequency, and Propulsion engineering teams to develop assembly and integration test plans and procedures based on innovative concepts and designs.Gain experience in using various testing equipment and instruments (thermal chambers, vibration tables, DAQs, oscilloscopes, etc.) to effectively execute test plans.Coordinate assembly, integration, and environmental test initiatives.Tackle complex electrical, software, and mechanical challenges within an integrated system.RequirementsCurrently pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or have graduated within the last six months or are enrolled in a post-graduate program.A strong enthusiasm for hardware development and a keen interest in satellite technology.

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding access to secure and dedicated networks for clients such as large enterprises, governments, and the US military. With five satellites in orbit and more launches ahead, Astranis supports a commercial contract backlog exceeding $1 billion. The company is headquartered in Northern California and employs 450 engineers and entrepreneurs, backed by over $750 million from investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock, and Fidelity. The Associate Mechanical Engineer - Fall 2026 Program is a twelve-week, salaried role based in San Francisco. This program is designed for candidates who have completed or will complete their bachelor’s degree before joining. The position offers the chance to work on projects that match the complexity and impact of those assigned to full-time engineers. Role overview Work alongside the engineering team to design, build, and test satellite hardware or software. What you will do Associate Engineers at Astranis contribute directly to challenging engineering projects. Past participants have designed and tested hardware or software for the company’s first satellite. Many have continued on to full-time roles. This program emphasizes hands-on experience and meaningful project ownership. Requirements Bachelor’s degree completed or expected before the program start date Interest in satellite hardware or software engineering Note: Current college students should consider applying for the Astranis Internship program instead.

Join Sierra as an Intern in Agent Development for the Fall 2026 semester! This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment. As an intern, you will collaborate with our talented team to support various projects aimed at enhancing agent performance and development strategies.

Join Handshake as a Student Researcher for the Fall 2026 semester! This exciting role offers you the chance to contribute to innovative research projects while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic environment. As a Student Researcher, you will work closely with leading professionals, enhance your analytical skills, and immerse yourself in real-world applications of your studies.

Join Notion Labs Inc. as a Software Engineer Intern for the Fall 2026 semester! This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will contribute to innovative projects and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies.As an intern, you will collaborate with our talented engineering team to develop and improve our software solutions. You'll have the chance to enhance your skills in programming, problem-solving, and teamwork while making a real impact in our organization.

Astranis is at the forefront of satellite technology, developing cutting-edge satellites designed for high-orbit missions, which significantly extend humanity's presence in the solar system. Our satellites deliver dedicated, secure communication networks to a diverse range of high-profile clients, including large enterprises, sovereign nations, and the US military. Currently, we have five satellites operational in orbit and a robust pipeline of over $1 billion in commercial contracts awaiting launch.Astranis is recognized as the leading satellite communications partner for clients with rigorous demands for uptime, data security, network transparency, and tailored solutions. Backed by over $750 million in investments from top-tier firms like Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock, and Fidelity, our team consists of 450 talented engineers and innovators dedicated to redefining the future of space communication. We design, build, and operate our satellites from our state-of-the-art 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.Avionics Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)Our internships typically span twelve weeks and are structured as hourly positions aimed at students currently enrolled in a four-year university program.As an intern at Astranis, you will have the unique opportunity to tackle challenging problems and contribute significantly to our projects. We believe in empowering everyone at Astranis to engage in meaningful work, regardless of their experience level. Many previous interns have had the chance to design and test hardware/software for our inaugural satellite missions, and numerous have transitioned into full-time roles within the company.If you have already graduated from a four-year university, we encourage you to apply for our Associate Engineer positions.Role ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the avionics engineering team to develop and test flight hardware.Design test equipment to validate designs under various stressed conditions.Assist in bringing up and debugging designs in a laboratory environment.Write code to assess performance and automate testing processes for satellite hardware.Support low-level software development for interfacing with various spacecraft subsystems.

Join aisafety as a Research Engineer Intern for the Fall 2026 term! This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of safety engineering, where you will collaborate with seasoned professionals on innovative projects. You will be involved in research and development activities, contributing to advancements in safety solutions.

About Atomic SemiAtomic Semi is revolutionizing the semiconductor industry with a compact, high-speed fabrication facility.Using cutting-edge technology and innovative simplifications, we are committed to building our own tools for rapid prototyping and improvement.Our dedicated team of skilled engineers spans various disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, hardware, and process engineering. We take ownership of the entire stack, from atomic-level design to architectural implementation. Our forward-thinking team is passionate about pushing technological boundaries.We believe in the mantra: smaller is better, faster is better, and building it ourselves is essential.With a well-equipped lab featuring 3D printers, advanced microscopes, e-beam writers, and general fabrication tools, we are ready to invent what we need as we progress.Founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller, Atomic Semi combines Sam's unique experience of creating chips in a garage with Jim's extensive 40-year history in the semiconductor field.About the InternshipWe are seeking a passionate RF Power Engineering Intern for the fall semester, starting in September. This internship offers a preferred commitment of 4 to 8 months. You will be directly involved in rebuilding our chip fabrication processes, allowing you to engage in impactful projects. You’ll rapidly develop and test compact RF systems for our fabrication tools, identify challenges, prototype innovative solutions, and turn those prototypes into final products that reshape IC manufacturing.Our swift-paced environment prioritizes getting projects built and tested within days or weeks, rather than months. To apply, please submit a portfolio showcasing your previous work, particularly any medium-to-high complexity systems you've developed through personal projects or internships.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop complete RF power systems, from architecture through schematic to layout.Perform accurate RF power diagnostics and metrology.Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance system performance and reliability.Participate in the prototyping and testing phases of RF systems.Document findings and present results to the team.

Available Start Dates: Summer 2026About the RoleJoin a team of dynamic professionals at AlphaSights, dedicated to facilitating informed decision-making for our clients. As a Legal & Compliance Associate, you will be part of our esteemed global Client Protection team. This role involves collaborating closely with our core service delivery teams to uphold the highest compliance standards while promoting AlphaSights' continued commercial success. Your responsibilities will include monitoring client requests, developing and implementing innovative compliance policies, anticipating potential business challenges, training employees, and providing essential guidance to our delivery teams.This position demands quick thinking, critical analysis, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional verbal and written communication skills. You will be managing multiple short- and long-term requests simultaneously, honing your abilities in communication, prioritization, and project management.Key Responsibilities:Monitor active projects to identify and mitigate potential risks.Offer guidance to delivery teams on their project tasks.Collaborate with regional and global teams on long-term projects to establish cutting-edge industry standards in this rapidly evolving sector.Work with key internal stakeholders worldwide to foster progress and enhance procedures.Design and implement global operational policies and processes that safeguard our clients.Create and deliver customized in-person and e-learning training sessions for our delivery teams.This fast-paced, cross-functional role emphasizes problem-solving, attention to detail, creativity, innovation, and results. Successful Legal & Compliance Associates at AlphaSights often advance into rewarding careers in compliance, risk management, or operational leadership.

About Atomic SemiAtomic Semi is at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, creating a compact and agile semiconductor fabrication facility.Leveraging current technologies and simplifying processes, we are dedicated to building our own tools to facilitate rapid iterations and enhancements.Our team comprises exceptional hands-on engineers with diverse expertise in mechanical, electrical, hardware, computer, and process engineering. Together, we aim to redefine the technology landscape from atoms to architecture.We are driven by the belief that smaller, faster, and self-built solutions are superior.Our lab is equipped with advanced 3D printers, various microscopes, e-beam writers, and general fabrication tools - and we are always ready to invent what's missing.Founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller, Atomic Semi combines a passion for innovation with decades of industry experience.About the RoleWe are seeking motivated Electrical Engineering Interns for the upcoming fall term, commencing in September, with an ideal commitment of 4 to 8 months. As we reconstruct the chip fabrication process, you will engage in groundbreaking work.You will collaborate with fellow engineers to design and improve lithography systems, deposition tools, vacuum chambers, precision motion controls, plasma etching systems, and related technologies. Your responsibilities will include problem identification, prototyping solutions, and productionizing your innovations to transform IC manufacturing.Our approach emphasizes building and testing within days or weeks rather than months. To apply, please submit a portfolio showcasing your tangible projects. If you have successfully delivered a medium-to-high complexity system through a personal project or prior internship, you will thrive in our environment.

Astranis is revolutionizing satellite technology, crafting advanced satellites designed for high orbits to extend humanity's presence into outer space. Our satellites are currently providing dedicated, secure communication networks to esteemed clients worldwide, including large corporations, government entities, and the U.S. military. With five satellites already in orbit and numerous launches on the horizon, we are managing a robust pipeline exceeding $1 billion in commercial contracts.Astranis stands out as the preferred partner for satellite communications, catering to clients with strict demands for reliability, data protection, network insight, and bespoke solutions. Backed by over $750 million in funding from top-tier investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock, and Fidelity, we have a dynamic team of 450 engineers and innovators. Our operations are based in Northern California, within our expansive 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters.Senior RF Design EngineerIn the role of RF Engineer, you will lead the design, qualification, and procurement of active RF electronics (frequency converters, SSPAs, LNAs, PLLs, etc.) integral to the RF front-end of satellite payloads. Collaboration will be key as you'll work alongside mechanical, payload systems, electrical, and software engineers to ensure your designs meet comprehensive system requirements.ResponsibilitiesDesign, simulate, implement, and measure both active and passive RF sub-systems operating at microwave frequencies, including SSPAs, LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down converters, oscillators, filters, and more.Oversee hardware designs from initial requirements through to manufacturing, bring-up, and qualification testing.Integrate these systems into spacecraft by closely collaborating with team members.Specify, procure, and integrate third-party vendor hardware.Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of new team members as we expand rapidly.

Astranis builds advanced high-orbit satellites that support secure communication networks for clients ranging from major corporations to government and military organizations worldwide. With five satellites launched and a commercial contract pipeline exceeding $1 billion, the company continues to expand its impact in satellite technology. Astranis has secured over $750 million in investment from firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock, and Fidelity. The San Francisco headquarters houses a team of 450 engineers in a 153,000-square-foot facility. Role overview The Flight Software Associate program is a twelve-week position for recent graduates and graduate students from accredited four-year universities. This role offers hands-on experience working on complex satellite projects. Many associates have contributed to both hardware and software design and testing, with several moving into full-time roles after the program. What you will do Work closely with the engineering team to design, develop, and test embedded software for satellites. Support the creation and testing of ground control and related applications.

At Specter, we are pioneering a revolutionary software-defined control plane for the physical world. Our mission is to empower American enterprises by providing unparalleled perception over their physical assets.We are developing a cohesive hardware–software ecosystem that leverages advanced multi-modal wireless mesh sensing technology, significantly reducing the cost and time to deploy sensors by a factor of ten. Ultimately, Specter’s platform will act as the perception engine for a company’s physical footprint, facilitating real-time perimeter visibility and enabling autonomous operations management.Our co-founders, Xerxes Libsch and Philip Clark, have assembled a team of exceptional engineers from Anduril, Tesla, Uber, and the U.S. Special Forces, who are transforming the way machines perceive and interact with the physical world.The RoleWe are seeking a Lead RF Engineer to spearhead the design and development of our modular software-defined radio (SDR) architecture, which serves as the communications backbone for our distributed sensing network.In this role, you will take ownership of end-to-end RF system design, from initial concept and architecture to prototyping, validation, and deployment. This includes designing a scalable, high-bandwidth, long-range mesh communications layer that seamlessly connects thousands of edge devices into a unified sensing fabric.As the RF lead, you will define the company’s radio strategy, establish our RF lab and testing infrastructure, and build a small, elite team capable of bringing designs from benchtop prototypes to production-ready hardware.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop Specter’s modular SDR platform, integrating multi-node mesh networking with real-time software control.Define RF system and software requirements for transceiver, front-end, and antenna subsystems.Lead system-level evaluations to identify the optimal network topology, frequency bands, and modulation schemes within software-defined constraints.Engineer and prototype analog front-end components (LNAs, PAs, filters, matching networks) with close integration to digital baseband and firmware.Create automated RF testing infrastructure and validation workflows (VNA, spectrum analyzer, OTA testing) supported by software-driven test harnesses.Collaborate with firmware, networking, and cloud teams to integrate PHY-layer and OpenWRT-based mesh protocols into the broader control plane.

Astranis is at the forefront of satellite technology, constructing cutting-edge satellites for high orbits that extend humanity's capabilities into the solar system. Our satellites deliver dedicated, secure networks to a variety of sophisticated clients, including large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites successfully deployed and several more on the horizon, we are addressing a robust backlog of over $1 billion in commercial contracts.Astranis is recognized as the preferred satellite communications partner for clients with demanding requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and bespoke solutions. We have successfully secured over $750 million in funding from top-tier investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock, and Fidelity, and we boast a talented workforce of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs who design, build, and operate our satellites from our expansive 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California.RF Design EngineerIn the role of RF Design Engineer, you will take on the critical responsibility of designing, qualifying, and procuring active RF electronics (such as frequency converters, SSPAs, LNAs, PLLs, etc.) for the RF front end of our satellite payloads. Collaboration with mechanical, payload systems, electrical, and software engineering teams will be essential to meet the overall system requirements.

RF Systems EngineerJoin our client's innovative team, where we develop cutting-edge connected hardware and software systems that offer real-time insight into physical infrastructure via expansive wireless sensing networks.Our platform employs advanced multimodal wireless mesh sensing technologies, facilitating distributed perception in industrial, logistics, and operational contexts. This approach not only simplifies the deployment of sensors but also empowers organizations to efficiently monitor their assets and operations in real time.We are on the lookout for a talented RF Systems Engineer to spearhead the design and optimization of a comprehensive wireless architecture that interlinks thousands of edge devices across vast, distributed deployments.In this pivotal role, you will engage in system-level modeling, simulation, and performance validation across diverse wireless systems. You will collaborate closely with RF, firmware, and software teams to create and implement robust multi-radio architectures tailored for real-world scenarios.

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. builds advanced satellites for high orbits, delivering secure networks to clients such as large enterprises, governments, and the US military. With five satellites already in orbit and more scheduled for launch, Astranis is meeting a commercial contract backlog of over $1 billion. The company operates from a 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California and has raised more than $750 million from investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock, and Fidelity. The FPGA Associate role in San Francisco is a twelve-week, salaried position designed for recent graduates from four-year universities. Associates work directly on challenging projects, often contributing to hardware and software that will be used in space. Many former associates have moved into full-time roles at Astranis. Those who have not yet graduated from a four-year university are encouraged to consider the Internship program instead. What you will do Develop RTL for FPGA-targeted applications Work with multiple FPGAs and associated toolchains Interface FPGAs with peripherals such as high-speed data converters, memories, and microcontroller units (MCUs) Write software to interface with and test RTL in hardware Collaborate with electrical and software engineers Requirements B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field Strong interest in hardware development and hands-on design Experience designing, implementing, and testing high-throughput systems on FPGAs Proficiency with Verilog and/or VHDL Familiarity with FPGA development tools and methodologies

About the TeamAt DoorDash, we are dedicated to enriching and empowering local economies by creating innovative last-mile delivery solutions. Our platform connects consumers with the local businesses they cherish, fostering growth within communities. We seek a dynamic marketer to join our integrated marketing team, responsible for crafting comprehensive marketing strategies that bridge growth, brand, product, and operations.About the RoleAs a Senior Associate in Consumer Integrated Marketing for New Verticals, your mission will be to transform DoorDash users into loyal advocates. You will devise audience-centric, insight-driven strategies and implement go-to-market plans across various channels. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing, your focus will be on recognizing, testing, and amplifying user engagement opportunities that encourage consumers to explore new categories, thereby driving monthly active user (MAU) growth.This role is highly collaborative, intersecting brand, growth, social media, analytics, and operations. You will work closely with teams across Marketing, Product, Analytics, and Strategy & Operations to activate campaigns across paid, owned, earned, and in-app channels. This opportunity is perfect for someone adaptable, inquisitive, and eager to engage in diverse integrated and partnership-driven initiatives.What You’ll DoEvaluate marketing opportunities for consumer habituation and generate insights through testing, experimentation, and performance analysis, representing the consumer's voice within the marketing team.Contribute to the design and implementation of comprehensive retention strategies, anchored in audience-first principles, clear objectives, category focus, and compelling consumer value propositions.Assist in creating and executing integrated campaigns and initiatives in collaboration with various teams.

The City and County of San Francisco seeks an Associate Engineer - Electrical to join its team. This role supports engineering projects across the city, focusing on the design and implementation of electrical systems for residents and public facilities. Key responsibilities Work with project teams and colleagues on a variety of electrical engineering tasks Apply technical expertise to the design and improvement of city infrastructure Support efforts to ensure electrical systems comply with safety, reliability, and municipal standards Location This position is based in San Francisco.