Flight Software Internship - Spring 2027

What you'll do

• Build Python and C++ tools for flight and ground systems with emphasis on correctness and observability.
• Debug complex software issues across abstraction boundaries including OS, networking, and hardware interactions.
• Contribute to simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and scenario-based testing automation.
• Collaborate with flight software, embedded systems, and mission operations teams.

What they're looking for

• Proficiency in C++ and experience with embedded systems or microcontrollers.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and Linux debugging.
• Familiarity with systems fundamentals like concurrency, networking, and real-time development.
• Project experience from coursework, personal projects, robotics, or open-source contributions.

Pay and perks

• $37.00 hourly rate.
• Housing stipend for relocating interns and commuter benefits.
• Paid holidays, 100% company-paid medical/dental/vision, $120/month wellness reimbursement.
• Daily lunch and twice-weekly dinner, EV charging, team events.