Ground Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Muon is seeking Ground Software Engineering Interns to help build software that powers high-performance satellite constellations. The Software Engineering team develops software for spacecraft, ground stations, cloud systems, visualization, and simulation. Interns own a project from start to finish, which may involve enabling new spacecraft tasks, simulating components, writing software for new hardware, or deploying algorithms to process spacecraft images and other sensor data. Interns receive direct mentorship and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Muon programs. They collaborate with a dynamic startup team and aerospace professionals. Summer internships run between May and September, depending on university schedules, and are full-time and on-site in Mountain View or San Jose, California.
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.
- Must meet the stated U.S. export-controlled information access eligibility requirements.
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.
- Experience building and deploying SaaS applications on IaaS platforms.
- 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 while building reliable software for spacecraft.
- Debug and troubleshoot unfamiliar tools and systems, test assumptions, and work through issues to deliver a working result.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Three weeks of paid vacation for new employees
- 12 paid holidays
- Unlimited sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Equity compensation for full-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
