Ground Software Engineering Intern

The role

You will own the design, development, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of novel spacecraft components. You will build complete tools and testing setups and prototype and iterate rapidly to contribute to the success of a flying constellation.

What you will do

• Own the design, development, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of novel spacecraft components
• Build complete tools and testing setups, with an emphasis on fully completing and shipping your work
• Prototype and iterate rapidly

Required qualifications

• Able to work full-time onsite
• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university in aerospace engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering or related engineering field
• Capable of incredibly scrappy solutions, but also have experience building & shipping complex and high quality solutions when the problem requires it
• Capable of working highly independently, but you know when to seek guidance

Nice to have

• Experience in software development in languages like Python and C++
• Experience building services, APIs, or full-stack applications, including work with databases (relational or time-series)
• Familiarity with Linux environments and command-line tools
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) and container orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes)
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (protocols, routing, secure connectivity)
• Familiarity with RF fundamentals, such as link budgets, antenna basics, or modulation and coding schemes
• Exposure to ground station operations or satellite communication systems (e.g. amateur radio, SDRs, university ground stations, or CubeSat teams)
• Application of technical skills outside of the classroom (e.g. extracurricular projects, volunteering, personal projects, laboratory research, or prior internship/work experience)

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Healthy lunches provided daily

About the company

Reflect Orbital believes that talent is talent regardless of experience. The company seeks to solve hard problems and advance humanity.