Mission Control Software Intern – Spaceflight Ops (Python)

The Exploration Company; Bordeaux; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship where applicable

Job summary

The Exploration Company is seeking a Software Intern, Mission Control Center, to help build and set up the systems powering our mission operations. You will own development, integration, and configuration of mission support tools used by flight controllers and engineers, while supporting testing and deployment in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers hands-on experience on a real flying program, with relocation assistance available for eligible candidates as we expand across our space

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently completed CS/SE/Aerospace degree.
• Proficient in Python; frontend with TS/JS.
• Experience with Git and Linux.
• Familiar with OO programming and basic design.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and commissioning the Mission Control Center infrastructure.
• Develop, integrate, and configure mission support tools.
• Contribute across the software lifecycle from design to deployment.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to meet needs.
• Write maintainable code and contribute to automated tests.
• Assist with infrastructure setup to streamline delivery.
• Support users and improve development workflows.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

JavaScript

Git

Linux

OO concepts

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

CS/SE/Aerospace degree (enrolled or recently completed)

Tools

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

The Exploration Company is seeking a Software Intern, Mission Control Center, to help build and set up the systems powering our mission operations. You will own development, integration, and configuration of mission support tools used by flight controllers and engineers, while supporting testing and deployment in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers hands-on experience on a real flying program, with relocation assistance available for eligible candidates as we expand across our space