Space Software Engineering Intern
WarpWare
Broomfield, COFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
- Nice to have
- PythonC++Computer visionEmbedded systems
- Work
- On-site in Broomfield · internship
- Pay
- $30–$36 an hour
- Skill demand
- Python64%C++40%Embedded systems15%Computer vision1%of 149 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 9, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
WarpWare is seeking Space Software Engineering Interns to spend the summer building software for spacecraft. Interns will work with real flight data, ship code into the platform customers use, and finish with a project they can point to. Each intern is paired with a mentor for weekly meetings, code reviews, and written feedback. This is a paid, full-time, in-person internship in Broomfield, CO, running approximately 12 weeks from late May or early June 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Own one real project, scoped with a mentor in week 1 and demoed to the company at the end of the summer.
- Design, develop, and test space software alongside full-time engineers.
- Analyze real flight data, develop insights, and iterate on designs to improve performance.
- Test work in simulation before it goes near a spacecraft.
- Think creatively to develop innovative solutions to challenging problems.
- Develop software in C++ and Python.
- Shape the future of the WarpWare platform.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience exercising strong ownership of complex problems, in classes, projects, or student teams.
- Willingness to challenge others and be challenged.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Strong coding and problem-solving skills in at least one language.
- Must be eligible to perform EAR / ITAR work (U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading a rocketry, CubeSat, robotics, or similar student team.
- Experience using C++ and Python.
- Coursework or projects in dynamics, controls, robotics, or drones.
- Experience with sensors, object tracking, or computer vision.
- Embedded software development experience, such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other microcontrollers.
Candidates who don't meet every preferred qualification are encouraged to apply.
Compensation
- PAY: [$30–$36] per hour, based on experience.