Internship - Software Engineering - Spring 2027

Firefly Aerospace • Cedar Park, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Firefly Aerospace offers year-round Aerospace Software Engineering internship opportunities at its Hive location in Leander, Texas. Current undergraduates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Interns support Flight Software, Ground Software, or Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineers working on launch vehicle or spacecraft programs. They follow Aerospace Software Engineering processes, procedures, and best practices, and perform assigned work onsite and on time.

Applicants must be enrolled in or have recently graduated from a relevant bachelor's or master's degree program at an accredited four-year university or college. The position requires knowledge in a software or aerospace engineering area and experience developing software in C++, Python, or LabVIEW. Applicants must also meet U.S. Government space technology export-control eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in or a recent graduate of a bachelor's or master's degree program focused on Aerospace Engineering, Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, or a related field at an accredited four-year university or college.
• Have knowledge in a software or aerospace engineering area such as orbital mechanics, trajectory analysis, control theory, filtering, machine learning, artificial intelligence, database technologies, networking, embedded software, or a related field.
• Have software development experience in C++, Python, or LabVIEW.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to prioritize and complete assigned tasks on time.
• Have good collaboration skills and be able to work closely with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Meet applicable U.S. Government space technology export-control requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with source code version control tools.
• Participation in a related university extracurricular club or laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Support Flight Software, Ground Software, or Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineers working on launch vehicle or spacecraft programs.
• Adhere to Aerospace Software Engineering processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Perform assigned work onsite and on time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern