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. As an intern, you will own a project from start to finish, which could involve enabling new spacecraft tasks, simulating new components, writing software for new hardware, or deploying new algorithms for processing sensor data. You will receive direct mentorship and have a real impact on our programs within a dynamic startup environment.

• Summer internships will range between May and September, full-time and on-site in Mountain View or San Jose, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Own a well-scoped software project from design through implementation and testing, with mentorship.
• Develop and contribute to software for ground software, or supporting development and test tools.
• Propose and iterate on software designs with guidance.
• Participate in code reviews and document your work.
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineers.
• Debug and troubleshoot across unfamiliar tools and systems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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 students: $45/hour
• PhD students: $50/hour

ITAR/EAR Requirements

• This position requires access to export controlled information. Applicant must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to access export controlled information without required authorization.