Space Systems Software Intern - HPC & Embedded

Woven; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite internship

Competitive compensation

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for the Advanced Projects Group in spring 2027. You will work on high-performance computing hardware for spacecraft and aerospace systems in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.

Responsibilities include demonstrating GNSS receivers on Cesium hardware, benchmarking performance, evaluating hardware blocks, and developing simulators for Lunar AFS TX/RX signals. You will present results and uphold strict IP confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a BS/MS/PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Advanced coursework in embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate UT GRID GNSS Rx running on Cesium hardware and processing signals from HWIL GNSS transmitter.
• Benchmark GRID performance on Cesium hardware representative of upcoming missions.
• Evaluate multiple hardware blocks that allow support for multiple frequencies and/or multiple antennas.
• Scope and advance a HWIL or software simulator for Lunar AFS TX/RX signals for CesiumAstro hardware and SB components.
• Set items in motion for L2 continuation of AFS receiver software as decided by CesiumAstro L2 in WNCG consortium.
• Present results to CesiumAstro at the conclusion of the internship.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding CesiumAstro IP.

Skills

Programming in C/C++

Embedded systems

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS/EE/CE

GPA 3.5+

Advanced coursework in embedded systems

Tools

Version control basics

Defect tracking basics

Peer review processes

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for the Advanced Projects Group in spring 2027. You will work on high-performance computing hardware for spacecraft and aerospace systems in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.

Responsibilities include demonstrating GNSS receivers on Cesium hardware, benchmarking performance, evaluating hardware blocks, and developing simulators for Lunar AFS TX/RX signals. You will present results and uphold strict IP confidentiality.