Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: Onsite in Redondo Beach, California, for the duration of the 12-week internship

Compensation: $32.00 per hour; overtime pay may apply.

Company

hirify.global Space develops in-space transportation vehicles and propulsion systems for orbital transport, payload deployment, and precision reentry.

What you will do

• Develop embedded code on custom avionics hardware for ground-test and flight functions.
• Implement low-level processor functions, peripheral controls, and communication interfaces.
• Implement closed-loop control functions for physical processes.
• Develop code for testing avionics, fluids, and propulsion equipment.
• Write reviewed and tested software supporting manufacturing and flight operations.
• Collaborate with avionics, propulsion, GNC, hardware, and software engineers.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Experience developing embedded microcontroller code for an extracurricular project, ideally using C, C++, Rust, or assembly.
• Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain technical rationale, and resolve concerns.
• Willingness and ability to work onsite in Redondo Beach, California, throughout the internship.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain the authorizations required under ITAR regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience controlling physical devices such as motors, batteries, power supplies, DAQs, CNCs, 3D printers, RC cars, or radios.
• Experience collaborating with mixed hardware and software engineering teams.
• Experience in vehicle development involving cars, aircraft, rockets, satellites, drones, or boats.
• Experience with version control, test cases, and software engineering best practices.

Culture & Benefits

• The internship lasts 12 weeks from May or June through August or September 2027.
• Interns may be required to work overtime and are eligible for overtime pay.
• Full-time hires may receive stock options and medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Full-time hires may have access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Hiring process

• Application review and resume screening.
• Introductory and technical phone interviews.
• Onsite interview followed by an offer decision.