Summer 2027 - Software Engineering Internship

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

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Software Engineering Intern to the Advanced Projects Group in spring 2027. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, startup environment and are passionate about contributing to the development of leading-edge high-performance computing hardware for spacecraft and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

JOB DUTIES AND 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 purely software simulator for Lunar AFS TX/RX signals. that can implement in CesiumAstro RPU hardware and lower-power single-board computers, in anticipation of a Fall/Spring delivery of AFS-augmented GRID/GNSS.
• Set items in motion for L2 continuation of AFS receiver software determined by CesiumAstro L2 decisions in WNCG consortium.
• Present results to CesiumAstro at the conclusion of the internship.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the technical details of CesiumAstro’s IP.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), or PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Advanced coursework in embedded systems.
• Programming experience in C or C++.
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems.
• Knowledge of real-time system coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.
• Experience with products for military, aerospace, or automotive applications.
• Ability to read electronics schematics and component data sheets.

All CesiumAstro internships are compensated competitively and located onsite at one of our facilities.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.