Software Engineer - Backend Intern (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Software Engineer - Backend Intern (Python/Aerospace): Designing and building services for autonomous satellite control and telemetry monitoring with an accent on high-performance, mission-critical software. Focus on implementing core platform components and ensuring fleet safety and reliability.

Location: San Francisco, CA (U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required)

Salary: $29 per hour

Company

hirify.global builds advanced satellites to provide dedicated, secure networks for enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.

What you will do

• Design and build high-performance, reliable software used to send commands to satellites in space.
• Develop services for autonomous satellite control and telemetry anomaly monitoring.
• Create core platform components and services to empower the broader software organization.
• Take full ownership of features, working across backend and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define software requirements and architectures.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or an equivalent degree.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Experience and understanding of databases such as Postgres.
• Experience and understanding of pub/sub and streaming systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Flink).
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual.

Nice to have

• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience building fleet management systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical software that operates in space.
• Inclusive workplace that encourages diverse perspectives.
• Typical internship duration of twelve weeks.