Flight Software Internship (Aerospace)

Location: Full-time, on-site in Los Angeles, California, United States. Summer internships run between May and August 2027, depending on the university schedule. Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program.

Salary: $37.00 per hour. Interns may also receive up to $4,000 in relocation support and up to $850 in commute credit, if eligible.

Company

hirify.global develops commercial space infrastructure, including in-orbit pharmaceutical processing systems, reentry capsules, heat shields, and satellite buses, with vehicles and hardware built, integrated, and tested in-house.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and debug embedded C++ software running on spacecraft systems.
• Develop and test real-time software for autonomous control, data handling, and fault protection.
• Work with hardware interfaces, sensors, actuators, avionics, and component datasheets.
• Assist with systems integration and testing across spacecraft subsystems.
• Collaborate with avionics and systems teams to validate software behavior and vehicle reliability.

Requirements

• Proficiency in C++.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and operating systems.
• Experience with embedded systems or microcontrollers beyond limited Arduino use.
• Familiarity with Linux environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug low-level software issues.
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program and be authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. person.

Nice to have

• Hands-on embedded development experience outside coursework.
• Previous internship or project team experience.
• Experience reading and applying component datasheets.
• Coursework in embedded systems, digital design, electronics, signals and systems, assembly, or software engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative startup environment with opportunities to learn from experienced aerospace professionals.
• Paid observed holidays and company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible interns and dependents.
• FSA and employer-matched HSA options, a $120 monthly wellness reimbursement, and sponsored One Medical memberships.
• Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner twice weekly.
• Team-bonding events, mission-success celebrations, and complimentary EV charging.
• Cell phone reimbursement and commuter support for eligible interns.