Software Engineering Intern (Command & Control)

Location: On-site in Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Salary: $25–$33 per hour, with final compensation based on degree level.

Company

hirify.global is a venture-backed defense aviation company developing high-speed aircraft through rapid iterative prototyping.

What you will do

• Develop human-machine interaction software for flight crews controlling the Quarterhorse aircraft and running simulations.
• Build communications software for RF, Satcom, and networking systems on ground stations and the vehicle.
• Design and implement interfaces for remotely piloted HOTAS control and point-and-click autonomous flight management.
• Collaborate with flight crews to assess cockpit software and hardware usability.
• Work with engineers to display and control aircraft hardware systems.
• Participate in planning, design, implementation, code review, testing, documentation, and user evaluation.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student at least at rising-senior level or as a Master's or Ph.D. student.
• Pursuing Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related degree with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Experience with C or C++ and web applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Electron, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of computer networking and experience with aviation or simulations.
• Understanding of engineering first principles and the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person or be eligible for deemed export licensing because the role involves access to U.S.-controlled export information and items.

Nice to have

• Aerospace industry knowledge or experience from aviation, rocketry, piloting, or flight simulation activities.
• Experience with 2D or 3D games or simulations, especially Unreal, Unity, or Cesium.
• Knowledge of TCP/UDP, IP routing, or other networking protocols.
• UI or Human-Computer Interaction coursework.

Culture & Benefits

• Five days of sick leave and unpaid time off for interns.
• Weekly paid office lunches.
• Fully stocked office breakrooms.
• Work on high-speed unmanned aircraft and defense aviation systems.