Flight Software Associate Fall 2026
Core
Design, write, and test embedded software running on satellites, along with ground control and testing software.
Role type
Associate flight software engineer
Builds
Embedded software for satellites and ground control/testing systems
Domain
Aerospace / Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
C/C++, scripting languages, software design from scratch, software testing
Preferred skills
bare metal embedded systems, real-time operating systems, FPGA programming, DSP programming
Responsibilities
Design embedded software for satellites, write ground control software, test software systems
Seniority
Associate (new grad/graduate student)
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## About the role
Associate programs at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for new grads and graduate students who have graduated from a four-year university. As an Associate, 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 associates 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 are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern.
## Responsibilities
- Work with the engineering team to design, write and test software (embedded software running on satellites, as well as variety of ground control and testing software)
## Requirements
- Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical degree
- Experience with C/C++ and scripting language(s)
- Demonstrated ability to personally design, write, and test software from scratch
- US Citizenship or Green Card
- 40 hours per week minimum
- Must be onsite in San Francisco 5 days a week
## Bonus
- Experience with embedded systems running on bare metal
- Experience with real time operating systems
- Experience with FPGA or DSP programming
Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
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