Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to support the design, development, and testing of software across its spaceflight hardware and ground systems programs. Depending on program needs, assignments may involve flight or embedded software, ground software tools, or simulation and modeling software. The intern will learn from and be mentored by experienced software engineers while contributing to an active software engineering team in a mission-critical environment. This is a temporary, project-based internship. The internship is onsite at Axiom Space in Houston, Texas, from June 1 to August 20. Interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation and accommodations.

Requirements

Be a rising junior, senior, or graduate student (MS/MA or Ph.D.) pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Coursework or project experience in one or more programming languages, such as C, C++, Python, or Java.
Exposure to version control systems such as Git through coursework or personal projects.
Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Genuine curiosity and passion for space exploration and software problem-solving.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
Self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative on assigned tasks.
Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Good judgment and proactive problem-solving that positively impacts challenging work.
Demonstrated organizational skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
Final candidates may be required to undergo additional export-control screening to determine eligibility for access to controlled technical data or technology; meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with basic software testing and debugging practices.
Prior internship, co-op, or hands-on project experience, such as coding clubs, hackathons, or personal software projects.

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, and testing of software for an assigned project under the mentorship of experienced software engineers.
Write and unit-test code for small, well-defined tasks.
Debug issues under guidance from senior engineers.
Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and coding standards.
Support test automation and CI/CD pipeline activities.
Document code and contribute to technical documentation.
Depending on the assignment, support embedded or flight software development, ground software tools, or simulation and modeling software.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support project objectives.
Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.