Software Engineer - Backend Intern (Fall 2026)

As a Platform team Backend Software Engineering intern at Astranis, you'll design and build services that autonomously control satellites, monitor telemetry for anomalies, and provide real-time situational awareness to maintain fleet operations. Responsibilities include developing high-performance mission-critical software for space command systems, owning features across backend and infrastructure, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on software architecture. Requirements: currently pursuing B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent; strong Python proficiency; database experience (Postgres, etc.); understanding of pub/sub and streaming systems such as RabbitMQ or Flink. Bonus skills include Kubernetes experience and fleet management systems background. Pay: $29 per hour. Dates: 12-week internship starting Fall 2026, full-time onsite at San Francisco headquarters (5 days/week, 55 hours/week minimum). U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required (ITAR).