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Radio Hardware Engineer — Associate Program (Summer 2025)

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Astranis Space Technologies

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • San Francisco
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a passion for hardware development, experience in building/testing PCBA hardware, solid EE foundation in analog/digital/mixed signal/RF design, and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
  • You will design and test software-defined radio hardware, debug systems in the lab, create test equipment, automate performance evaluations, and integrate components with the spacecraft team.

Requirements

  • A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
  • Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test PCBA hardware from scratch (student design team projects, design competitions, personal projects)
  • Solid EE foundation in one or more of the following areas:
  • analog design (op amps, transistors, RLC filters)
  • digital design (FPGAs, SOCs, SERDES, DDR, LVDS)
  • mixed signal design (ADCs, DACs, power integrity)
  • RF design (s-parameters, transmission lines, impedance matching)
  • US Citizenship or Green Card
  • 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))

Responsibilities

  • Design, simulate, implement, and test our internally developed software defined radio hardware
  • Bringup and debug hardware in the lab with top of the line instruments and equipment
  • Design test equipment to validate designs across a wide range of stressed conditions
  • Write code to help evaluate performance and automate testing of flight hardware
  • Integrate these systems into the spacecraft by working closely with the rest of the team

FAQs

What is the duration of the Associate Engineer position?

The Associate Engineer positions typically last for twelve weeks.

Do I need to have a degree to apply for this position?

Yes, applicants should have already received a bachelor's degree or will have done so before working at Astranis.

Will I be working on significant projects during my tenure?

Yes, Associate Engineers work on projects that are of equal importance and difficulty to those given to full-time employees.

What kind of hardware will I be working with?

You will work on software-defined radio hardware, including designing, simulating, implementing, and testing it.

What qualifications are required for the position?

Candidates should have a passion for hardware development, demonstrated ability to design and test PCBA hardware from scratch, and a solid EE foundation in areas such as analog, digital, mixed signal, or RF design.

Is prior experience necessary to apply?

While not strictly necessary, experience related to the bonus qualifications, such as building software-defined radios or PCB design, is beneficial.

Is U.S. citizenship required to apply for this position?

Yes, U.S. Citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or other protected status is required to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations.

Where is the office located?

The office is located in San Francisco, California.

Will I be able to learn and grow in this position?

Yes, the work environment at Astranis is rewarding, and you will have opportunities to learn and make a significant impact.

Are applications encouraged from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, Astranis believes in a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages all people to join the team regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction.

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Astranis Space Technologies

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.