Software Engineering Intern

Firefly Aerospace

Aerospace Software Engineering Intern supporting engineers on launch vehicle programs at Firefly Aerospace in Cedar Park, TX. Collaborating in a fast-paced environment and adhering to aerospace processes.

Posted 5/26/2026internshipCedar Park • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Flight Software, Ground Software, or Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineers working on launch vehicle or spacecraft programs
Adhere to Aerospace Software Engineering processes, procedures, and best practices
Perform assigned work onsite and on time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enrollment or a recent graduate in a Bachelors or Masters Degree program with a focus on Aerospace Engineering, Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, or a related field at an accredited four-year university or college
Knowledge in a specific software engineering or aerospace engineering area such as orbital mechanics, trajectory analysis, control theory, filtering, machine learning, artificial intelligence, database technologies, networking, embedded software, or a related field
Experience with software development in C++, Python, or LabVIEW
Good verbal and written communication skills
The ability to prioritize and execute assigned tasks on time
Good collaboration skills to work closely with others in a fast-paced environment
U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++PythonLabVIEWorbital mechanicstrajectory analysiscontrol theoryfilteringmachine learningartificial intelligenceembedded software

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationprioritizationtask executioncollaboration