Full-Stack Software Engineer Intern – Space Systems

York Space Systems; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

York Space Systems in Greenwood Village, CO, is seeking a Software Engineering Intern focused on full-stack development to build and test features for a space vehicle testing platform. You'll work in an Agile team, contribute to frontend improvements with React, backend APIs with FastAPI, and help implement SITL/HITL tooling and automation.

Ideal candidates are strong Python programmers with Linux experience, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for aerospace software in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in software engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Proven experience with Python development
• Experience with full-stack web development, including backend development support for APIs and databases
• Understanding and experience with API development & usage
• Frontend development with React or equivalent
• Backend development with FastAPI or equivalent
• Experience with distributed task management
• Experience with database management MongoDB
• Experience with Git and modern day Agile software development practices & tools
• Experience developing in a Linux environment
• Some experience with bash scripting
• Familiar with Docker, Docker Compose, & containerization
• Knowledge of GitLab & CI/CD pipelines and using them for development
• Familiar with writing test documentation, such as test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Can proactively identify problems and communicate them clearly to leadership and/or more senior engineers
• Proficient at technical documentation
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance (Secret or above)

Responsibilities

• Support test-driven development for spacecraft flight software, ground software, and space vehicle integration
• Perform troubleshooting and debugging of SIT tools and infrastructure
• Participate in an agile scrum team focused on delivering embedded software for space applications
• Collaborate with team members, management, and customers to ensure projects are completed to standard
• Develop software architectures and designs that meet requirements
• Develop interfaces and processes running on embedded Linux
• Propose, review, and analyze potential implementation approaches based on cost, complexity, and schedule
• Develop the associated code following strict project coding guidelines and process requirements
• Develop, execute, and analyze unit tests verifying satisfaction of requirements, proper implementation of interfaces, and code coverage
• Work with other subsystems to ensure proper integration of subsystem code into the functional design
• Participate in development of Software-in-the-loop (SITL) and Hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) systems
• Perform or provide oversight of SITL and HITL integration and testing

Skills

Python

Full-stack web dev

API development

React frontend

FastAPI backend

Linux environment

Bash scripting

Docker & containers

Git & CI/CD

Test documentation

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/AE

Tools

Docker

Git

GitLab

CMake

SWIG

CI/CD tooling

Job description

York Space Systems in Greenwood Village, CO, is seeking a Software Engineering Intern focused on full-stack development to build and test features for a space vehicle testing platform. You'll work in an Agile team, contribute to frontend improvements with React, backend APIs with FastAPI, and help implement SITL/HITL tooling and automation.

Ideal candidates are strong Python programmers with Linux experience, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for aerospace software in a fast-paced