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Ground Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Muon Space· Engineering - Software
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San Jose, CA$40/hrinternPosted 1w ago

About the role

Intern position focused on building software for ground stations, spacecraft, cloud, and visualization/simulation; ownership of a project from design through testing with mentorship in a fast-paced space startup environment.

Responsibilities

  • Own a well-scoped software project from design through implementation and testing, with mentorship from experienced engineers at each stage.
  • Develop and contribute to software for ground software, or supporting development and test tools.
  • Propose and iterate on software designs with guidance from the team.
  • Participate in code reviews and document your work so other engineers can use and maintain it.
  • Collaborate with software and hardware engineers and gain hands-on experience building reliable software for spacecraft.
  • Debug and troubleshoot across unfamiliar tools and systems, testing assumptions and working through issues to deliver a working result.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace, Systems, or a related technical field.
  • Coursework or practical experience in data structures, algorithms, and software development fundamentals.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in a programming language (e.g., Python, C++, Rust).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to break down problems, test assumptions, and work through bugs.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Required:ProgrammingSoftware development fundamentalsProblem solvingCommunication

Benefits

  • equity compensation for full-time employees (as part of total compensation)
  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • short & long term disability and life insurance
  • three weeks paid vacation for new employees
  • 12 paid holidays
  • unlimited sick time
  • paid parental leave
Last updated Oct 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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