Flight Software Engineering Intern (Fall 2026 Internship)

Reliable Robotics; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliable Robotics in Mountain View, CA offers year-round internship opportunities for students pursuing a degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, robotics or a similar field of study. Successful candidates will work alongside senior engineers to design, develop and test production systems.

The role involves owning software projects from design through test, building flight software for sensors and controllers, and advancing a software simulation framework.

Qualifications

• In-progress college degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, or similar
• Experience with C/C++

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of software projects from design through implementation and test
• Implement elegant flight software for sensors, control systems, actuators, telemetry, fault handling and other vehicle subsystems
• Develop and enhance the software simulation framework that accelerates testing of safety-critical systems
• Work with peers to establish requirements for software
• Participate in peer review of system requirements, architecture, and software
• Plan and execute end-to-end system tests in simulation, on flight hardware in the lab, and in the air

Skills

C/C++

Education

In-progress college degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, or similar

Job description

Overview

We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods - and eventually people - move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

Reliable Robotics has year-round internship opportunities for students pursuing a degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, robotics or a similar field of study. Successful candidates will work alongside senior engineers to design, develop and test production systems.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of software projects from design through implementation and test

• Implement elegant flight software for sensors, control systems, actuators, telemetry, fault handling and other vehicle subsystems

• Develop and enhance the software simulation framework that accelerates testing of safety-critical systems

• Work with peers to establish requirements for software

• Participate in peer review of system requirements, architecture, and software

• Plan and execute end-to-end system tests in simulation, on flight hardware in the lab, and in the air

Qualifications

• In-progress college degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, or similar

• Experience with C/C++

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and networking

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail

Learn more about the internship experience at Reliable Robotics from former interns: link

The location of the position is in Mountain View, CA. No travel is required. The estimated annualized salary for this position is $120,000.

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.

All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non-U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.

At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail]

Compensation Range: $120K