Ground Software Intern: Build Satellite Systems

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity part of package

Healthcare - 100% paid

PTO 15-20 days + holidays

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Catered lunch

Playa Vista office

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a talented software engineering intern to join our Ground Software team for a 12-week program in Playa Vista, CA.

You’ll contribute to the software that operates our satellites, own a scoped project, and gain hands-on experience with mentorship and aerospace learning sessions. Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS or MS in a related field, graduating Fall 2027 or Spring 2028, with a strong grasp of software architecture and experience in Rust or C/C++, and frontend

Qualifications

• BS or MS in related field required or expected.
• Graduating Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 required.
• Strong understanding of software architecture required.
• Experience with Rust, C/C++ for backend; Vue/React for frontend preferred; spring interns may pause/adjust academic commitments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development and deployment of satellite-operating software.
• Own a scoped project within Ground Software and tackle meaningful tickets.

Skills

Software architecture

Education

BS or MS in related field

Graduating Fall 2027 or Spring 2028

Tools

Rust

C/C++

Vue

React

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a talented software engineering intern to join our Ground Software team for a 12-week program in Playa Vista, CA.

You’ll contribute to the software that operates our satellites, own a scoped project, and gain hands-on experience with mentorship and aerospace learning sessions. Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS or MS in a related field, graduating Fall 2027 or Spring 2028, with a strong grasp of software architecture and experience in Rust or C/C++, and frontend