Internship - Software Engineering - Summer 2026
Role summary
Firefly Aerospace is seeking interns for their Aerospace Software Engineering program in Cedar Park, Texas, for Summer 2026. This opportunity is open to current undergraduates and recent graduates. Interns will support engineers in Flight Software, Ground Software, or Guidance, Navigation, and Control on launch vehicle or spacecraft programs, adhering to industry best practices. Candidates must be pursuing or have completed a degree in a relevant field (Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, etc.) and possess knowledge in areas like orbital mechanics, control theory, AI/ML, databases, networking, or embedded systems. Experience with C++, Python, or LabVIEW is required. The role is onsite and requires strong communication, prioritization, and collaboration skills.
About Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.
Summary
Firefly has year-round Aerospace Software Engineering internship opportunities for our Hive location in Cedar park, Texas. Both current undergraduates and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
As a Firefly Aerospace Software Engineering Intern, You Will
- Support Flight Software, Ground Software, or Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineers working on launch vehicle or spacecraft programs
- Adhere to Aerospace Software Engineering processes, procedures, and best practices
- Perform assigned work onsite and on time
Required
- Enrollment or a recent graduate in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program with a focus on Aerospace Engineering, Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, or a related field at an accredited four-year university or college
- Knowledge in a specific software engineering or aerospace engineering area such as orbital mechanics, trajectory analysis, control theory, filtering, machine learning, artificial intelligence, database technologies, networking, embedded software, or a related field
- Experience with software development in C++, Python, or LabVIEW
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to prioritize and execute assigned tasks on time
- Good collaboration skills to work closely with others in a fast-paced environment
DESIRED
- Experience with source code Version Control tools
- Participation in a related extracurricular university club or laboratory
*To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.*
*Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.*