Flight Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Muon Space12 hours ago
San Jose, CA, USAIntern
H1B sponsor
Responsibilities
- Develop software for spacecraft or supporting development and test tools.
- Propose and iterate on software designs with guidance from the team.
- Write automated tests and use simulation or hardware testing to validate work.
- Investigate and debug software issues, including software-hardware interactions.
- Participate in code reviews and document work for maintainability.
Requirements
- Programming experience in C, C++, Python, or a similar language through coursework, personal projects, research, or previous internships.
- Coursework or practical experience in data structures, algorithms, and software development fundamentals.
- Ability to break down problems, test assumptions, and work through bugs.
- Willingness to learn unfamiliar tools and systems, ask questions, and communicate technical ideas with teammates.
- Preferred: previous internship or co-op experience and experience on technical project teams such as programming, robotics, or rocket clubs.
- Preferred: understanding of physics and orbital mechanics.
- Preferred: experience with microcontrollers, sensors, hardware documentation, or datasheets.
- Preferred: exposure to operating systems, real-time software, communication protocols, or simulation.
Benefits
- Full-time, on-site internship in Mountain View or San Jose, California.
- Internship timing ranges between May and September 2027 depending on university schedules.
- Direct mentorship and the opportunity to own a project with meaningful impact.
- Employees receive equity compensation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, disability and life insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, unlimited sick time, and paid parental leave.
About Muon Space
Muon Space designs, builds, and operates low Earth orbit satellite constellations and a software stack that deliver Earth intelligence and in-orbit compute for government, defense, and commercial users. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the privately held company sells spacecraft, payload integration, and data services. It runs a San Jose production facility capable of building up to 500 satellites in the 100–500+ kg class annually and has acquired propulsion startup Starlight Engines.