# FPGA Associate (Winter 2027) at Astranis > United States · Junior · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aastranis%3A4704811006 (read 2026-11-05). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Astranis](https://alderhq.app/companies/astranis) - Location text: San Francisco; San Francisco - Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: San Francisco; San Francisco") - Posted: 2026-09-23 (43 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/astranis/jobs/4704811006 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: $100k–$100k per year (from the description) - Market band for similar posted roles (SF Bay Area, n 211): p25 $67k, median $100k, p75 $125k ## Description (the employer's text) Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. ### FPGA Associate (Winter 2027) Associate positions at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for new grads who have 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 have not yet graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Intern. ### Role - RTL Development for FPGA targeted applications - Work with multiple FPGAs and toolchains - Interface FPGAs with a variety of peripherals including high speed data converters, memories, MCUs - Write software to interface and test RTL in hardware - Collaborate closely with electrical and software engineers ### Requirements - Hold a B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent - A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development - Experience in designing, implementing, and testing high throughput systems implemented on FPGAs - Proficiency with Verilog/SystemVerilog for synthesis - Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria. ### 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 1 domain beyond logic design. This could be DSP/radio design, software, hi-rel design (e.g. fault analysis & recover), etc. The base salary for this position is $1,925 per week. Base Salary $1,925—$1,925 USD ### 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)) Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger. ### Astranis SMS Terms of Service Recruiting Updates: By opting in, you agree to receive SMS updates, interview coordination, and recruiting communications from Astranis Space Technologies Corp. Opt-Out: You can cancel this service at any time by replying STOP. We will send one final text confirming your unsubscription. 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