Aerospace Software Engineering Intern

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO for exempt employees

3-month sabbatical for every 5 years

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Mental health services

Paid military leave

12 weeks paid maternity leave

4 weeks paid spouse leave

$20k towards family planning

Dog friendly workplace

$10k/year towards trade school or-col

Employee-ownership with stock bonuses

4% Safe Harbor 401(k) matching

$10k bonus for home purchase in Cedar 

Stock bonuses

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. seeks a Software Engineering Intern for the Spring 2027 program at our Hive location in Leander, Texas.

This internship welcomes current undergraduates and new graduates to contribute to launch vehicle and spacecraft software projects and to gain hands-on space industry experience. As an intern, you will support Flight Software, Ground Software, or GNC teams, follow Aerospace Software Engineering processes, and complete tasks on schedule in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Enrollment or a recent graduate in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program with a focus on Aerospace Engineering, Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with software development in C++, Python, or LabVIEW
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Support Flight Software, Ground Software, or Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineers working on launch vehicle or spacecraft programs
• Adhere to Aerospace Software Engineering processes, procedures, and best practices
• Perform assigned work onsite and on time

Skills

C++

Python

LabVIEW

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace/Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Version control tools

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. seeks a Software Engineering Intern for the Spring 2027 program at our Hive location in Leander, Texas.

This internship welcomes current undergraduates and new graduates to contribute to launch vehicle and spacecraft software projects and to gain hands-on space industry experience. As an intern, you will support Flight Software, Ground Software, or GNC teams, follow Aerospace Software Engineering processes, and complete tasks on schedule in a fast-paced environment.