Summer Intern, Software Engineering

LTA Research • Sunnyvale, CA

6h • $28 - $33

About The Position

LTA Research and Exploration, an aerospace start-up, is seeking a motivated Software Intern to help build a revolutionary ‘lighter than air’ flight vehicle. You will be part of a dynamic engineering and design team to learn concepts of software development planning, conceptualizing, rapid prototyping, software design and development, testing, verification-validations while implementing innovative solutions for the design, fabrication, and assembly of large experimental flight vehicles. We believe in fast-cycle development and approach to flight systems development with the motto "build a little, test a little, learn a lot". This unique position allows hands-on learning and applying through all phases of development, from concept to flight of an experimental aerospace vehicle. We are seeking a high energy, passionate Software Intern to learn and further the development of software for various systems as well as actively test and validate rapidly developed software on the Airship.

Requirements

• Junior or Senior year of BS in computer science, computer engineering or related field
• Hands-on experience with one or more languages e.g. C, C++, Python, scripting, etc.
• Hands-on experience with project design and development
• Strong desire to understand and solve engineering problems

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to learn and apply various concepts of software engineering development
• Detail oriented and well organized with good communication skills
• Self-Starter as well as a Team player, with a can-do attitude and a zeal to learn

Responsibilities

• Learn & Support: planning activity of the software development
• Software Requirements capture
• Design and Development of software in conjunction with other systems testing to Verify & Validate concept, repeatability and reliability on the Airship.
• the development of Flight Simulator software
• creating documentation through various development phases and test reports
• Learn Software Development Tools and Software Configuration Management Tools
• Learn & Apply Principles of Software Coding-Implementation in C, C++, Python, Scripting, etc.
• Software Processes and Industry Best Practices working as an Individual Contributor as well as working in a team environment
• Support Software Engineering team-members and related activities as and when required

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~75% for dependents)
• Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
• Parental leave
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
• Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern