Ground Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Muon Space • San Jose, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Muon is seeking Ground Software Engineering Interns to help build software for high-performance satellite constellations. Muon’s Software Engineering team develops software for spacecraft, ground stations, cloud systems, visualization, and simulation. Interns own a project from start to finish, potentially involving enabling new spacecraft tasks, simulating components, developing software for hardware, or deploying algorithms to process spacecraft imagery and sensor data. Interns receive mentorship and contribute to programs in a startup environment alongside aerospace professionals.

The internship is full-time and on-site in Mountain View or San Jose, California. Summer internships run sometime between May and September, depending on university schedules. Pay is $40 per hour for bachelor’s students, $45 per hour for master’s students, and $50 per hour for PhD students.

The position requires access to export-controlled information. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements. Muon is an equal opportunity employer and offers reasonable accommodations during applications and interviews.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace, Systems, or a related technical field.
• Coursework or practical experience in data structures, algorithms, and software development fundamentals.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a programming language such as Python, C++, or Rust.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to break down problems, test assumptions, and work through bugs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or co-op experience, or experience on a software engineering team.
• Knowledge of a satellite subsystem or domain such as orbital mechanics, RF communications, or power systems.
• Previous experience building and deploying SaaS applications on IaaS platforms.
• Previous experience building or training machine-learning models.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL/HITL) testing or system integration.

Responsibilities

• Own a well-scoped software project from design through implementation and testing, with mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Develop and contribute to ground software or supporting development and test tools.
• Propose and iterate on software designs with guidance from the team.
• Participate in code reviews and document work so other engineers can use and maintain it.
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to build reliable software for spacecraft.
• Debug and troubleshoot unfamiliar tools and systems, test assumptions, and work through issues to deliver a working result.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan for full-time employees.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance for full-time employees.
• Three weeks of paid vacation for new employees.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Unlimited sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Equity compensation for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed