2027 DevOps Summer Internship
Westminster, CA - USA
Job Summary
Advanced Space 2027 Summer Internship Onsite
Were going to the Moon. Think youve got what it takes
About the Role
At Advanced Space were enabling humanitys return to the Moon and building the technologies that will take us to Mars and beyond. Were looking for a 2027 DevOps Summer Intern to join our DevOps team and gain hands-on experience supporting the cloud infrastructure development tools and automation processes that enable mission-focused software development.
As a DevOps Intern youll work alongside experienced technical staff who will provide mentorship and guidance throughout your internship. Youll contribute to projects that support cloud operations automation system reliability and secure software development practices while learning how modern DevOps workflows support real aerospace missions.
This internship is ideal for students interested in cloud computing infrastructure automation cybersecurity and software development operations. Youll have the opportunity to apply your technical skills while gaining experience with industry-standard tools and technologies used to support engineering teams.
About Advanced Space
Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration development and settlement of space through innovative software mission services and technology solutions. As the owner and operator of NASAs CAPSTONE mission and the Prime Contractor for AFRLs Oracle mission were helping shape the future of cislunar exploration while supporting commercial civil and national security customers.
Our team combines deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. We move quickly collaborate across disciplines and empower every engineer to make meaningful contributions. If youre passionate about solving challenging problems and seeing your work fly in space youll fit right in.
What Youll Actually Do
Support DevOps and cloud infrastructure initiatives.
Work alongside technical staff on summer projects focused on improving development workflows infrastructure reliability and engineering productivity.
Gain hands-on experience with modern DevOps tools.
Support projects involving:
- DevOps support across engineering teams and the company
- Automation and scripting using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
- Management and administration of platforms including GitLab Artifactory and SonarQube
- AWS environment maintenance and patching activities
- Cloud infrastructure and operational improvements
Learn cloud and automation practices.
Gain exposure to technologies such as:
- AWS services including EC2 S3 Lambda IAM and Bedrock
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Containerized workflows and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
- CI/CD pipelines and secure development practices
Share your work and findings.
Present project results through technical reports presentations and discussions with members of the DevOps team.
Who Thrives Here
- You are currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Systems Cybersecurity Computer Engineering or another related technical discipline.
- You have a foundational understanding of computer programming operating systems and software development practices.
- You have an interest in cloud computing infrastructure automation cybersecurity and DevOps.
- You have experience with or exposure to Git and version control systems.
- You have familiarity with Linux/Unix command-line environments and basic system navigation.
- You enjoy solving complex technical problems and exploring new approaches to improving engineering workflows.
- You are curious collaborative and excited to learn from experienced technical staff.
Bonus Points if You Have Experience With
- AWS or other cloud platforms
- Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Python Bash PowerShell or other scripting languages
- GitLab Artifactory SonarQube or similar development platforms
- CI/CD pipelines
- Docker or Kubernetes
- Cloud security or cybersecurity concepts
- Linux system administration
- Networking fundamentals
- Automation or personal software/infrastructure projects
Success is Measured By
- Successfully contributing to meaningful DevOps cloud infrastructure and automation projects.
- Applying technical knowledge to improve real-world engineering workflows and infrastructure.
- Developing technical skills through mentorship and hands-on experience.
- Communicating technical findings clearly through presentations and documentation.
- Building a stronger foundation for a future career in DevOps cloud engineering infrastructure or software development.
Why Join Advanced Space
- Gain hands-on experience supporting real missions to the Moon and beyond.
- Work alongside engineers solving some of the most challenging problems in space exploration.
- Apply classroom knowledge to real aerospace projects.
- Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced technical staff.
- Be part of a team thats passionate about delivering innovation to orbitand beyond.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive internship compensation: $26$35/hour
- Housing stipend
- Mentorship and guidance from technical staff
- Opportunities to contribute to research projects directly tied to active space missions
- Collaborative work environment at our Westminster Colorado headquarters
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen permanent resident/green card holder or protected individual).
- Must be able to work in-person at our Westminster CO office.
- Applications will be evaluated and interviewed on a rolling basis. Final deadline: Monday November 2 2026 at 11:59 pm MT.
Advanced Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
The team at Advanced Space supports innovative spaceflight missions and the utilization of cutting edge hardware and software improvements to enable entirely new spaceflight capabilities.