Fall 2026 Software Engineering Internship/Co-op
Core
Software engineering intern developing mission-critical software, control systems, and networking technologies for SpaceX's launch vehicles (Falcon, Dragon, Starship), satellite constellations (Starlink), and semiconductor solutions.
Role type
Software Engineering Intern
Builds
Flight software, control systems, networking infrastructure, and custom semiconductor solutions for space launch and satellite internet programs.
Domain
Aerospace, Space Launch, Satellite Communications, Semiconductor Design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, debugging, performance optimization, unit testing, computer architecture, networks
Preferred skills
GPA 3.5+, 6+ months real-world software deployment, software documentation, system diagrams, requirements enumeration, embedded systems, computer networking, operating systems, web application development, orbital mechanics, modeling, simulation
Technologies
C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Verilog, SystemVerilog, ASIC, FPGA, CMOS, BiCMOS, GaAs, GaN
Responsibilities
Develop, analyze, and verify mission-critical software configurations; troubleshoot flight software; develop GNC algorithms and simulations; design secure systems for in-space mesh networks; create custom semiconductor solutions; build control systems for launch vehicles and launch pads.
Seniority
Intern
