Simulation Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

PremierAgile Consulting Private Limited; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel stipend

Job summary

PremierAgile Consulting Private Limited is seeking an enthusiastic intern to develop physics-based software models for spacecraft subsystem testing, including propulsion and attitude control. You will author drivers for simulation hardware and build robust tools to deploy quality code.

The role requires coursework or experience in numerical methods and related physics topics, plus hands-on coding in Rust or C++. The internship is in-person at the Torrance headquarters for a minimum of 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Development experience in Rust, C++, or similar compiled language.
• Coursework or experience in numerical methods, ordinary differential equations, mechanics, and electricity and magnetism.
• Availability for a minimum 12-week internship in person at the Torrance headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based software models for testing control of spacecraft subsystems, including propulsion, guidance/attitude control, thermal, power, and communications systems.
• Author drivers for simulation hardware.
• Create and utilize robust tools to allow for rapid deployment of quality code.
• Perform data analysis and anomaly investigation to identify and resolve software bugs.
• Support integration and testing of spacecraft subsystems.

Skills

Rust/C++ experience

Linux systems programming

Driver development

Education

Numerical methods coursework

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

Julia

MATLAB

Job description

Your Role

Here's what you will be doing:

• Develop physics-based software models for testing control of spacecraft subsystems, including propulsion, guidance/attitude control, thermal, power, and communications systems
• Author drivers for simulation hardware
• Create and utilize robust tools to allow for rapid deployment of quality code
• Perform data analysis and anomaly investigation to identify and resolve software bugs
• Support integration and testing of spacecraft subsystems

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Development experience in Rust, C++, or similar compiled language
• Coursework or experience in numerical methods, ordinary differential equations, mechanics, and electricity and magnetism
• Availability for a minimum 12-week internship in person at the Torrance headquarters

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience using scientific Python (NumPy, SciPy, etc.), Julia, MATLAB, or similar
• Experience defining and creating simulation systems for hardware-in-the-loop and hardware-out-of-the-loop testing
• Experience with Monte Carlo simulations and probability/statistics
• Experience with linear algebra, signal processing, controls, and/or orbital mechanics
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery systems
• Experience with Linux systems programming and driver developmentBasic knowledge of electronics, computer architecture, and control systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $30 - $40 per hour based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience level
• Housing and travel stipend may be available