Ground Software Engineering Internship (Spring or Summer 2027)

Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA; in-person collaboration at the Playa Vista office.

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing aerospace startup that manufactures satellite buses at scale using software, vertical integration, and manufacturing-focused hardware.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and deploy software that operates satellites.
• Work as an integrated member of the ground software engineering team.
• Own a scoped project with real product impact during the 12-week internship.
• Contribute meaningful tickets across the ground software stack.
• Collaborate with engineers and learn about satellite and aerospace systems.

Requirements

• Graduate in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in a related field.
• Strong understanding of software architecture.
• Experience with Rust or C/C++ for backend development is preferred.
• Experience with Vue or React for frontend development is preferred.
• Spring interns must be available to pause or adjust academic commitments, such as taking a semester off or enrolling part-time, for the duration of the program.

Culture & Benefits

• Dedicated mentorship and learning sessions focused on aerospace.
• Community events with peers and industry professionals.
• In-person collaboration at the Playa Vista office.
• Access to healthcare, paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and a 401(k) plan for eligible full-time employees.
• Office amenities including catered lunch, snacks, and equipment for productive work.