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Westminster, Colorado, United States
Onsite
Advanced Space | 2027 Summer Internship | Onsite
We’re going to the Moon. Think you’ve got what it takes?
About the Role
At Advanced Space, we're enabling humanity's return to the Moon and building the technologies that will take us to Mars and beyond. We're looking for a 2027 Software Engineering Summer Intern to join our software engineering team and gain hands-on experience developing software solutions that support real space missions.
As a Software Engineering Intern, you'll work alongside experienced technical staff who will provide mentorship and guidance throughout your internship. You'll contribute to projects involving spacecraft software, engineering tools, testing infrastructure, and software applications that support mission development and operations.
This internship is ideal for students who are passionate about software development, aerospace technology, and solving complex technical challenges. You'll have the opportunity to apply your programming skills while learning how software enables the future of space exploration.
About Advanced Space
Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through innovative software, mission services, and technology solutions. As the owner and operator of NASA's CAPSTONE™ mission and the Prime Contractor for AFRL's Oracle mission, we're helping shape the future of cislunar exploration while supporting commercial, civil, and national security customers.
Our team combines deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. We move quickly, collaborate across disciplines, and empower every engineer to make meaningful contributions. If you're passionate about solving challenging problems and seeing your work fly in space, you'll fit right in.
What You'll Actually Do
Support software development projects.
Work alongside software engineers on summer projects focused on developing and improving software systems that support aerospace missions.
Build software solutions for space applications.
Contribute to projects such as:
Apply programming skills to real engineering challenges.
Use modern programming languages and software development practices to design, test, and improve software solutions.
Collaborate across engineering teams.
Work with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges and support mission-focused projects.
Share your work and findings.
Present project results through technical reports, presentations, and discussions with members of the software engineering team.
Who Thrives Here
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Compensation & Benefits
Advanced Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.