Spaceflight Software Engineer Intern

United Launch Alliance (ULA); Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for a summer assignment in Denver, CO. The role offers hands‑on experience across embedded software, simulation environments, and real‑time systems.

You will shadow engineers, develop and test software, and participate in software lifecycle activities while building practical skills for a career in aerospace engineering.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• Plans to be enrolled Fall 2027.
• Ability to work full-time for 10 weeks during summer 2027.
• Experience in C++, C, JavaScript, Python, Shell, or Perl.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligible to work at Denver, CO location.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, test and deploy software for applications and embedded environments.
• Maintain real-time engineering software infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with hardware and analysis engineers on embedded and simulation software.
• Apply SDLC standards and ensure software quality.
• Plan requirements, integration, verification and risk analyses for software systems.
• Develop software that simulates physical systems and real-time operations.
• Create GUIs and visualization tools for software products.
• Support experienced engineers and participate in larger projects.

Skills

C++

C

JavaScript

Python

Shell

Perl

Microsoft Office

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (in progress) in STEM

Enrollment for Fall 2027

Summer 2027 full-time availability

Job description

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for a summer assignment in Denver, CO. The role offers hands‑on experience across embedded software, simulation environments, and real‑time systems.

You will shadow engineers, develop and test software, and participate in software lifecycle activities while building practical skills for a career in aerospace engineering.