Space Software Summer Trainee

Location: Espoo, Finland

Salary: €2,600–€3,000 per month

Company

hirify.global is a European consultancy, technology, and solutions company building digital products and services, with nearly 1,800 experts across 24 cities in Europe. Its space team develops software for major space missions, including PLATO and LISA.

What you will do

• Develop or test software for space projects using C, C++, Java, Python, or Ada.
• Work with embedded systems or scientific computing in project-specific assignments.
• Support continuous integration using DevOps tools.
• Prepare relevant documentation and support colleagues, customers, and the sales team.
• Contribute to software projects connected to European space missions.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Physics, Mathematics, Space Engineering, Robotics, or Automation.
• Completed a BSc degree and currently in the final year of MSc studies or advanced toward a PhD.
• Programming skills in at least two of C, C++, Java, and Python.
• Experience with embedded systems or scientific computing from previous work, coursework, or hobby projects.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability and interest to learn new topics.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Fluent English.

Nice to have

• Basic machine learning understanding and curiosity about AI techniques.
• Experience with source code management tools such as Git.
• Interest in software testing and experience with unit testing.
• Quality-oriented mindset.

Culture & Benefits

• Transparent, collaborative, customer-oriented culture focused on professional development and a humane, sustainable, and ethical digital world.
• Flexible working conditions and tools selected according to individual needs.
• Comprehensive benefits and a company collective agreement.
• Community activities including workshops, board games, and family days.
• Summer work may potentially continue for longer.

Hiring process

• Submit an application by November 30, 2026; a coding assignment will be sent shortly afterward.
• Applicants who proceed complete a 30-minute recruiter screening call.
• The final stage is a technical interview with one or two experts.