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Ground Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 32 - 32
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (5 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
As a Ground Software Intern your core responsibility will be to write software that enables efficient command telemetry and control of spacecraft. You will collaborate closely with flight software engineers GNC and mission operators to automate operations workflows build intuitive UIs and develop reliable backend services.
*This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June to August/September of 2027.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement full-stack web applications using modern frameworks
- Build software tools and APIs to support mission automation ground testing and telemetry processing
- Write robust maintainable and tested code that operators and engineers rely on during critical mission phases
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a bachelors or masters program in Computer Science Computer Engineering or related field
- Experience building and shipping software projects using Python and/or JavaScript (React or preferred)
- Ability to understand complex system interactions and communicate technical tradeoffs effectively
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with backend frameworks (e.g. FastAPI Flask Django) and RESTful API design
- Familiarity with frontend component libraries and state management (e.g. React)
- Exposure to telemetry commanding or satellite operations concepts
- Experience developing internal tools or dashboards for hardware or operational teams
- Comfort working in a Linux environment and using version control (Git) and testing frameworks
Additional Requirements:
- Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach CA for the duration of the internship
- This position may require overtime hours; interns are eligible for overtime pay.
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Required Experience:
Intern
