Software Engineering Intern

Department: Software Engineering

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Hawthorne, California

Reporting To: Denise Brown

Compensation: $30.00 / hour

Description

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.

As a Software Engineering intern at Astrolab, you will have the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge software solutions for our rovers, contributing to our ambitious mission to the Moon. This role suits students or recent graduates passionate about space technology, software development, robotics, and vehicles eager to gain hands-on experience in a pioneering space exploration company.

What you'll do

• Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining vehicle, ground, and test software in support of development and operation of Astrolab’s FLEX rover
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Software engineers, Mechanical engineers, and Avionics engineers, to ensure seamless integration of software solutions
• Participate in software testing and debugging to ensure reliability and performance in extreme environments
• Contribute to developing tools and scripts for data analysis and mission simulation
• Engage in code reviews and contribute to software documentation
• Stay updated with the latest robotics, software engineering, and space exploration advancements

What you'll bring

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related STEM field
• 3+ months of engineering experience outside of the classroom, including research, project teams, personal projects, internships, or prior work experience
• Experience with a general-purpose programming language such as C++, Python, or similar
• Experience developing or testing software for engineering applications, such as robotics, rockets, electric vehicles, UAVs, or similar systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying software development to robotics, aerospace, vehicles, or other complex engineering systems
• Experience with software testing, debugging, or integration in an engineering environment
• Experience collaborating on multidisciplinary engineering projects
• Experience with additional programming languages, development tools, or engineering software

Benefits and Perks

• Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary on-site snacks and beverages
• Monthly on-site social hour with food and drinks
• Relocation support and housing stipend for interns who relocate within 10 miles of the office