Internship - Software Test - Fall 2026

Cedarparktexasedc; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Cedar Park, Texas, is looking for innovative individuals to join their team. As a software engineer, you will execute verification tests, develop automated scripts, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure quality and mission readiness.

The ideal candidate is either enrolled in or a recent graduate of a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree program and has experience in software development, particularly in C++ or Python.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in related field.
• Knowledge in software or aerospace engineering areas.
• Experience with software development in C++, Python, or LabVIEW.

Responsibilities

• Execute software verification tests for flight software.
• Develop and run automated test scripts in SIL, PIL, and HIL.
• Document test results and track defects.

Skills

C++

Python

LabVIEW

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Sciences or Software Engineering

Tools

Version Control tools

Job description

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

As an end-to-end responsive space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon's surface and beyond. Headquartered in North Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute software verification tests for flight software on spacecraft and launch vehicle programs
• Develop and run automated test scripts in SIL, PIL, and HIL test environments
• Document test results, track defects, and support root cause investigations
• Assist in test infrastructure setup, including hardware integration and simulator configuration
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure software quality and mission readiness
• Apply aerospace software engineering processes and quality standards under senior engineer guidance

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Enrollment or a recent graduate in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program with a focus on Aerospace Engineering, Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, or a related field at an accredited four-year university or college
• Knowledge in a specific software engineering or aerospace engineering area, such as orbital mechanics, trajectory analysis, control theory, filtering, machine learning, artificial intelligence, database technologies, networking, embedded software, or a related field
• Experience with software development in C++, Python, or LabVIEW
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to prioritize and execute assigned tasks on time
• Good collaboration skills to work closely with others in a fast-paced environment

Desired

• Experience with source code Version Control tools
• Participation in a related extracurricular university club or laboratory

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.