2027 Software Engineering Summer Internship

Advanced Space • Westminster, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Advanced Space, we're enabling humanity's return to the Moon and building the technologies that will take us to Mars and beyond. We're looking for a 2027 Software Engineering Summer Intern to join our software engineering team and gain hands-on experience developing software solutions that support real space missions. As a Software Engineering Intern, you'll work alongside experienced technical staff who will provide mentorship and guidance throughout your internship. You'll contribute to projects involving spacecraft software, engineering tools, testing infrastructure, and software applications that support mission development and operations. This internship is ideal for students who are passionate about software development, aerospace technology, and solving complex technical challenges. You'll have the opportunity to apply your programming skills while learning how software enables the future of space exploration.

Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through innovative software, mission services, and technology solutions. As the owner and operator of NASA's CAPSTONE™ mission and the Prime Contractor for AFRL's Oracle mission, we're helping shape the future of cislunar exploration while supporting commercial, civil, and national security customers. Our team combines deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. We move quickly, collaborate across disciplines, and empower every engineer to make meaningful contributions. If you're passionate about solving challenging problems and seeing your work fly in space, you'll fit right in.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Programming experience in Python, C++, or similar languages.
• Enjoy solving technical problems and working on complex engineering projects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively on cross-disciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with Bash and Linux-based operating systems.
• Understanding of basic software development processes and workflows.
• Curious, eager to learn, and excited about applying software to aerospace challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with machine learning concepts or coursework
• Experience with operating systems
• Experience with algorithms and data structures
• Experience with computer architecture
• Experience with embedded software development
• Experience with flight software concepts
• Experience with software testing and automation
• Experience with 3D visualization or graphics tools
• Experience with additional programming languages or development environments

Responsibilities

• Support software development projects.
• Work alongside software engineers on summer projects focused on developing and improving software systems that support aerospace missions.
• Build software solutions for space applications.
• Contribute to projects such as: Onboard spacecraft software, Machine learning applications, 3D visualization tools, Testing infrastructure, Flight software development tools.
• Apply programming skills to real engineering challenges.
• Use modern programming languages and software development practices to design, test, and improve software solutions.
• Collaborate across engineering teams.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges and support mission-focused projects.
• Share your work and findings.
• Present project results through technical reports, presentations, and discussions with members of the software engineering team.

Benefits

• Competitive internship compensation: $26–$35/hour
• Housing stipend
• Mentorship and guidance from technical staff
• Opportunities to contribute to research projects directly tied to active space missions
• Collaborative work environment at our Westminster, Colorado headquarters

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed