Flight Software Engineering Intern

Capella Space(1 month ago)

San Francisco, CAOnsiteInternshipTrainee$78,000 - $78,000Flight Software

About this role

Capella is hiring a 10-week, in-person Flight Software intern to gain hands-on experience developing software that runs the company’s satellite fleet. Interns will participate in a structured program with mentorship, team engagement, and professional development while working on meaningful spacecraft projects. The program runs June 8–August 14, 2026 and includes a stipend to help with living expenses.

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Required Skills

Flight Software
Embedded Software
Unit Testing
Integration Testing
Troubleshooting
Embedded Linux
Kernel Modules
C
C++
Python

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Qualifications

Currently Pursuing Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or Related Field
Penultimate Academic Year or Returning Student
ITAR Eligibility (U.S. Citizen, Green Card, Asylee/Refugee, or Eligible for Authorization)

About Capella Space

capellaspace.com

Capella Space builds and operates high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites that deliver timely, all-weather, day-or-night Earth observation imagery. Its constellation and data platform enable on-demand tasking and high-revisit monitoring to unlock global insight and accelerate decisions that protect people, assets, and the planet. Capella serves government, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers with imagery, analytics, and APIs for applications like disaster response, maritime awareness, and infrastructure monitoring.