FPGA Intern (Fall 2026)

About the role

Astranis is seeking an FPGA Intern to contribute to the development of advanced satellite technologies. The intern will work on projects involving the design, implementation, and testing of high-throughput systems on FPGAs, collaborating with electrical and software engineers.

Responsibilities

• Work with multiple FPGAs and various toolchains
• Interface FPGAs with high-speed data converters, memories, and MCUs
• Write software to interface and test RTL in hardware
• Collaborate closely with electrical and software engineers

Requirements

• US Citizenship or Green Card (Legal requirement)
• Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent
• A passion for hardware development
• Experience in designing, implementing, and testing high-throughput systems on FPGAs
• Proficiency with Verilog/SystemVerilog for synthesis

Bonus

• Experience with UVM and advanced SystemVerilog verification
• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs
• Experience with Vivado IDE, TCL
• Familiarity with system level estimates and implications of power, thermal, and real estate
• Experience with high-speed data converters (ADCs, DACs, JESD204B)
• Experience with circuit level debugging
• Experience with digital communication theory and implementation, such as LDPC implementations
• Experience with space-based systems
• Experience with modern communication systems (RF, IF/IQ, time/freq domains, modulation)
• Experience in at least one domain beyond logic design

Qualifications

• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs
• Experience with Vivado IDE, TCL
• Familiarity with system level estimates and implications of power, thermal, and real estate
• Experience with high-speed data converters (ADCs, DACs, JESD204B)
• Experience with circuit level debugging
• Experience with digital communication theory and implementation, such as LDPC implementations
• Experience with space-based systems
• Experience with modern communication systems (RF, IF/IQ, time/freq domains, modulation)
• Experience in at least one domain beyond logic design

Skills

• Verilog/SystemVerilog for synthesis
• Xilinx FPGAs
• Vivado IDE, TCL
• High-speed data converters (ADCs, DACs, JESD204B)
• Circuit level debugging
• Digital communication theory and implementation, such as LDPC implementations
• Space-based systems
• Modern communication systems (RF, IF/IQ, time/freq domains, modulation)
• Experience in at least one domain beyond logic design

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation ($29.00 per hour)
• Health insurance options
• Retirement savings plan

Pay

The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.

Schedule

Internships typically last for twelve weeks.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation ($29.00 per hour)
• Health insurance options
• Retirement savings plan

Pay

The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.

Schedule

Internships typically last for twelve weeks.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.