Internship - Software Test - Fall 2026

Firefly Aerospace

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bug Tracking/Defect Management, C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Database Technology, Embedded Software, Establish Priorities, Government, Hardware Administration, Hardware Simulation, Machine Learning, Network Software, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Team Player, Test Automation, Test Scripts, Testing, United States Citizen, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
4 days ago

As an end-to-end responsive space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon's surface 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.ResponsibilitiesExecute software verification tests for flight software on spacecraft and launch vehicle programsDevelop and run automated test scripts in SIL, PIL, and HIL test environmentsDocument test results, track defects, and support root cause investigationsAssist in test infrastructure setup, including hardware integration and simulator configurationCollaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure software quality and mission readinessApply aerospace software engineering processes and quality standards under senior engineer guidanceQualificationsRequiredEnrollment 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 collegeKnowledge 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 fieldExperience with software development in C++, Python, or LabVIEWGood verbal and written communication skillsThe ability to prioritize and execute assigned tasks on timeGood collaboration skills to work closely with others in a fast‑paced environmentCandidates should preferably have a focus in one of the following areasExperience with source code Version Control toolsParticipation in a related extracurricular university club or laboratoryTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Firefly Aerospace