Communications/DSP Associate Engineer (Fall 2026)

About this role

Join Astranis as a Communications/DSP Associate Engineer for a 12-week salaried role working on satellite communications systems. You'll design signal processing algorithms for software-defined radios and collaborate with FPGA teams to implement systems that connect global enterprises and governments from space.

What you'll do

• Design signal processing algorithms for custom software-defined radio hardware including channelization, equalization, and carrier synchronization
• Collaborate with FPGA developers to implement and test signal processing on radio hardware
• Model end-to-end radio systems from Earth to space and back
• Conduct radio architecture trade studies and optimize system performance for global markets
• Run link budgets and performance analysis across diverse use cases

What they're looking for

• Signals and systems fundamentals (transforms, filters, aliasing, discrete/continuous analysis)
• Digital communications (modulation, coding, synchronization, fading, Doppler)
• Software development for DSP, microcontrollers, or FPGAs
• Scripting languages (Python preferred)
• Analog circuit concepts (amplifiers, filters, compression)
• Test equipment operation (signal generators, analyzers, oscilloscopes)
• Software-defined radio experience (bonus)
• FPGA development or embedded C (bonus)

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on satellite technology launching to space
• Meaningful work on challenging engineering problems
• Potential for conversion to full-time employment
• Fast-paced learning environment
• Access to state-of-the-art test and development equipment
• Diverse and inclusive workplace culture