Flight Software Intern (Fall 2026)

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

Job summary

Notre Dame is seeking a student intern or co-op to collaborate with the engineering team on designing, coding, and testing software, including embedded systems for satellites and ground control software. You will contribute to end-to-end development from scratch, under guidance, and gain hands-on experience in a space-related environment.

The role emphasizes practical programming in C/C++ and scripting, with bonus exposure to bare-metal embedded systems, RTOS, and FPGA/DSP work.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C/C++

Scripting languages

Software design

Education

Pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science or ECE

Tools

Embedded systems (bare metal)

Real-time OS (RTOS)

FPGA programming

DSP programming

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.