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Communications/DSP Engineer — Intern (Summer 2024)

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Software Engineering
  • San Francisco

Requirements

  • A passion for working in a fast-paced environment and constantly learning
  • Strong fundamentals in "signals and systems" (basic transforms, filters, aliasing, analysis in both continuous and discrete domains, interpolation, decimation, etc)
  • Strong fundamentals in digital communications (modulation, coding, synchronization, fading, doppler, multiple access, channel capacity, etc)
  • Familiar with software development (some experience writing software for DSP, MCU, and/or FPGA, experience in one or more scripting languages)
  • Familiar with analog concepts (amplifiers, analog filters, gain and delay variation, reflections, compression, etc)
  • Experience working with signal generator, signal analyzer, network analyzer, oscilloscope, etc
  • US Citizenship or Green Card
  • 40 hours per week minimum
  • Must be onsite in San Francisco 3 days a week minimum
  • Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
  • Bonus:
  • Experience with software defined radios
  • Experience with Python
  • Experience with GNU Radio
  • Experience with FPGA development (and/or embedded C)

Responsibilities

  • Design signal processing for custom software defined radio hardware (ex. channelization, equalization, PA linearization, gain control, carrier synchronization, symbol mapping, framing, channel coding/FEC, etc)
  • Work closely with FPGA developers to implement and test the signal processing on radio hardware
  • Model the end-to-end radio system from earth to space, and back.
  • Drive radio architecture trade studies, run link budgets, optimize the radio system for maximum performance for dozens of markets and use cases around the world

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship at Astranis?

Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks.

Is this internship position hourly or salaried?

This internship position is hourly.

What level of education do I need to qualify for this internship?

Candidates must be currently enrolled at a four-year university to qualify for this internship.

What kind of work can I expect to do as an intern at Astranis?

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects and meaningful work, including designing and testing hardware/software that is heading to space on Astranis’ first satellite.

Have previous interns at Astranis had opportunities for full-time employment?

Yes, many past interns at Astranis have gone on to become full-time employees after their internships.

What should I do if I have already graduated from a four-year university?

If you have already graduated, you are encouraged to apply for an Associate Engineer position instead of this internship.

What types of projects will I be involved in as a Communications/DSP Engineer intern?

Interns will work on hard problems related to communications and digital signal processing, contributing to projects that may involve hardware and software development for satellite technology.

Who is eligible to apply for the internship at Astranis?

The internship is designed for students who are currently enrolled in a four-year university program.

Small, low-cost communications satellites, in higher orbits.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
201-500
Employees
2015
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Astranis is building small, low-cost telecommunications satellites. Our mission is to help get online the 4 billion people who are without internet access.