Muon Space
Flight Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
San Jose, CA +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, CA
San Jose, California, United States - Visa sponsorship
- Must meet one of the stated export-control access pathways: be a U.S. person, be eligible to access the information without export authorization, or be eligible and reasonably likely to obtain required authorization. The company may decline to pursue export licensing for legitimate business reasons.
About the job
Develop and test software for Muon Space satellites and the tools used to support their development, simulation, and testing.
What you'll do
- Develop spacecraft software or supporting development and test tools; propose software designs with guidance.
- Write automated tests and validate work using simulation or hardware testing; investigate and debug software issues.
- Participate in code reviews and document work for other engineers.
What they ask for
- Programming experience in C, C++, Python, or a similar language.
- Coursework or practical experience in data structures, algorithms, and software development fundamentals.
- Ability to break down problems, test assumptions, and work through bugs.
- Willingness to learn unfamiliar tools and systems, ask questions, and communicate technical ideas with teammates.
Nice to have
- Previous internship or co-op experience; experience on technical project teams.
- Understanding of physics and orbital mechanics; experience with hardware or exposure to operating systems, real-time software, communication protocols, or simulation.
Pay
$40/hour (Bachelor's students); $45/hour (Master's); $50/hour (PhD)
Tools
C, C++, Python
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