Test Software Development Intern

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field at a four-year accredited university

Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation

Experience with JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks such as React

Familiarity with frontend build tools such as Vite, Webpack, or similar

Familiarity with structured data formats such as JSON

Experience with version control systems such as Git

Base Salary:

$28/hour

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To

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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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Test Software Development Intern to join our team and work closely with our flight software (FSW) and test engineering teams. In this role, you will assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining test software for spacecraft systems. You will support the writing and optimization of test scripts, help manage test data, contribute to functional testing at both the component and vehicle levels, and assist in building internal tools and web-based interfaces for test operations. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with Python, JavaScript, React, test automation frameworks, and modern monitoring tools while contributing to cutting-edge aerospace technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Support the development and maintenance of test software using Python to automate testing of spacecraft systems at both component and vehicle levels

Collaborate with the flight software (FSW) and test engineering teams to integrate test scripts, ensuring software meets both technical and mission-specific requirements

Write and maintain test scripts to validate hardware and software interactions, ensuring components and subsystems work as expected in various operational scenarios

Assist with implementing real-time monitoring and visualization of test results using tools such as Grafana and InfluxDB