Software Engineering Intern
Astro Mechanica6 days ago
San Francisco, CA, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Join the software team in standups, design reviews, and planning alongside full-time engineers.
- Own a scoped project from design through implementation, testing, and delivery with mentorship from senior engineers.
- Contribute to flight software, simulation, test infrastructure, or internal engineering tools.
- Test software on flight computers, embedded microprocessors, and engine hardware.
- Write clean, testable, and maintainable code, including unit and integration tests.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, propulsion, and controls engineers to understand software requirements.
- Debug issues across embedded and real-time systems and present completed work to the team.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a Science discipline.
- Experience with C++, Rust, Python, or another programming language through coursework, projects, research, or prior internships.
- Solid fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
- Familiarity with Git and software testing practices.
- Ability to work full-time in person in San Francisco during Summer 2027.
- Interest in working in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of work.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced engineers.
- Company-funded perks including team lunches, game nights, and other activities.
- Full-time, in-person internship in San Francisco for approximately 10–12 weeks during Summer 2027; the program begins June 7, 2027 for semester schools and June 27, 2027 for quarter schools.
- In-office work five days per week is an essential part of the role.
About Astro Mechanica
Astro Mechanica is a San Francisco–based aerospace company developing supersonic airframes and dual-use propulsion systems, including its proprietary Duality platform, for defense and commercial aviation. It plans to pair these systems with a new flight operations model to enable high-speed point-to-point transport, and is currently building adaptable high-speed systems for the U.S. government. Founded in 2021, it is privately held and backed by investors including Andreessen Horowitz and United Airlines Ventures.