Intern, Flight Software Engineering

Lanteris Space Systems•Palo Alto, CA

21h•$28 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Lanteris Space is seeking a motivated and curious Software Engineering Intern to join our engineering team based in our Palo Alto, CA office. In this role, you will work closely with experienced engineers to design, build, and software tools that support our flight software products. This internship provides hands-on experience with real-world systems, codebases, and development workflows. Lanteris Space is a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies. We deliver innovative solutions to government and commercial customers helping them unlock the promise of space to solve problems on Earth and beyond. We address a broad spectrum of needs for our customers, including mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing. Lanteris Space Systems is a trusted partner in commercial and government missions, combining more than 60 years of deep mission understanding with reliable performance and longevity.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with completion of 2 years or more, or currently enrolled in a master's degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Basic knowledge of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript, C++.
Understanding of fundamental computer science concepts such as data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
Strong problem-solving abilities and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Assist in designing, implementing, and testing new software features.
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code under the guidance of senior engineers.
Debug issues and contribute to improving application stability and performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and QA.
Contribute to documentation of features, APIs, and internal tools.