Intern - Engineering & Software Development

AST SpaceMobile•Lanham, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. Position Overview We are seeking an Intern to join our team for the 2026 Summer Internship Program, supporting multiple engineering and software development projects. Interns will contribute to high‑impact initiatives across data infrastructure, flight software, auto‑generation tooling, and simulation systems. This is a 14-week internship beginning 05/18/2026 at our Lanham, MD location. To be considered for the internship you must be enrolled in the following semester. If you are a recent graduate, please apply to one of our full-time roles.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an Engineering degree, preferably in Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science.
Exposure to DevOps tools and practices (required for some projects).
Experience working with embedded systems (required for some projects).
Exposure to working with databases (required for some projects).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AWS or other cloud infrastructure platforms.
Experience with simulation environments (HIL/SIL).
Basic understanding of flight software or aerospace systems.
Exposure to scripting or automation frameworks.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Proven ability to work effectively in cross‑functional engineering teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation and technical deliverables.
Demonstrate time/resource management skills by tracking progress on assigned project
Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking abilities.
“Debugging” mindset

Responsibilities

Collaboration with Software Development Team on unique projects
Interns will be assigned to each project best aligned with the applicant’s skillset. There will be some overlap and permitted collaboration with other interns on their projects, but the primary goal is progress on the assigned project
Work closely alongside seasoned engineers to gain practical experience of industry practices
Learn the technology stack and our in-house made tools
Develop, test, and deliver quality software to further the Software Development Team’s efforts
Create meaningful documentation, provide data analysis, and improvements on our procedures and systems
Engage in Engineering Lab tests
Receive tasking from interdisciplinary Testing Engineering team
Work onsite daily at the Lanham office.
Present weekly progress updates to the full team.
Collaborate closely with a local manager and a dedicated mentor