Ground Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
About the role
Muon is seeking Ground Software Engineering Interns to help build the software that powers high-performance satellite constellations. The Software Engineering team at Muon is responsible for software on the spacecraft, at ground stations, in the cloud, and visualization and simulation. As an intern, you won't be on the sidelines, you can look forward to owning a project from start to finish which could involve enabling a new type of task for the spacecraft, simulating a new component, writing the software for a new piece of hardware, or deploying new algorithms for processing images and other sensor data from the spacecraft.
Muon is a fast growing company which offers interns the experience to get direct mentorship and have real impact on our programs. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team in a startup environment and have the chance to learn from some of the most accomplished and experienced aerospace professionals in the industry, in an experience where your decisions and contributions play a pivotal role in driving Muon's success. Summer internships will range between the months of May and September depending on university schedules, and the internship is full-time and on-site in Mountain View or San Jose, CA.
Responsibilities
Own a well-scoped software project from design through implementation and testing, with mentorship from experienced engineers at each stage.
Develop and contribute to software for ground software, or supporting development and test tools.
Propose and iterate on software designs with guidance from the team.
Participate in code reviews and document your work so other engineers can use and maintain it.
Collaborate with software and hardware engineers and gain hands-on experience building reliable software for spacecraft.
Debug and troubleshoot across unfamiliar tools and systems, testing assumptions and working through issues to deliver a working result.
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace, Systems, or a related technical field.
Coursework or practical experience in data structures, algorithms, and software development fundamentals.
Demonstrated proficiency in a programming language (e.g., Python, C++, Rust).
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to break down problems, test assumptions, and work through bugs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
Nice-to-have Skills
Previous internship or co-op experience or experience on a software engineering team
Knowledge of a specific satellite subsystem or domain, such as orbital mechanics, RF communications, or power systems
Previous experience building and deploying SaaS applications on IaaS platforms
Previous experience building or training ML models
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL/HITL) testing or system integration.
Pay range
Bachelor's students $40/hour
Master's $45/hour
PhD $50/hour