Flight Software Intern (Fall 2026)

Cognitioworld; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognitioworld in San Francisco is seeking an enthusiastic student for an embedded software engineering role. You will design, write, and test software for satellites and related ground control and testing tools, working closely with the engineering team.

You will gain hands-on experience in C/C++, scripting, and potentially bare metal and RTOS environments, contributing to real mission-critical software.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in CS/EE/CE.
• Experience with C/C++ and scripting languages.
• Ability to design, write, and test software from scratch.
• Bonus: embedded systems on bare metal, RTOS, FPGA or DSP.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and test software, including embedded software running on satellites.
• Collaborate with engineering on ground control and testing software.

Skills

B.S. in CS/EE/CE

C/C++

Scripting languages

Software from scratch

Bare metal

RTOS

FPGA/DSP

Education

Pursuing B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Work with the engineering team to design, write, and test software, including embedded software running on satellites and various ground control and testing software.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following:

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or an equivalent technical degree.
• Experience with C/C++ and scripting languages.
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, write, and test software from scratch.
• Bonus qualifications include experience with embedded systems running on bare metal, real-time operating systems, and FPGA or DSP programming.
• Applicants who do not meet all criteria are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay of $29.00 per hour.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or have refugee/asylee status to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations.