Ground Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Internship $32.00 / hourJob Overview
As a Ground Software Intern, your core responsibility will be to write software that enables efficient command, telemetry, and control of spacecraft. You will collaborate closely with flight software engineers, GNC, and mission operators, to automate operations workflows, build intuitive UIs, and develop reliable backend services.
*This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June to August/September of 2027.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement full-stack web applications using modern frameworks
- Build software tools and APIs to support mission automation, ground testing, and telemetry processing
- Write robust, maintainable, and tested code that operators and engineers rely on during critical mission phases
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Experience building and shipping software projects using Python and/or JavaScript (React or Vue.js preferred)
- Ability to understand complex system interactions and communicate technical tradeoffs effectively