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# Flight Software Associate

- **Company:** ASTRANIS INTERNATIONAL LLC
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $23,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Data Security, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Scripting, Information Technology, Bare Metal
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/flight-software-associate-fall-2026-san-francisco-ca--68d1f478-5e2c-4f3d-aae5-3c77c3f27ccb

## About the Role

* 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, * Experience with embedded systems running on bare metal
 * Experience with real time operating systems
 * Experience with FPGA or DSP programming, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Entrepreneurship, FPGA, Government, Hardware Quality Assurance, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Realtime Operating System, Regulations, Satellite Communications, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Development, Team Player, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, United States Citizen, United States Military

## Description

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.
Role

 * 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)


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