Flight Software Engineering Intern

Building commercial launch company with Terran R and leading force in additive manufacturing innovation for interplanetary expansion.
$31,000 - $40,000
Embedded
Software Engineering Intern
In-Person
501 - 1,000 Employees
Space · Robotics

Description For Flight Software Engineering Intern

Relativity Space is revolutionizing the aerospace industry with their ambitious goals of building the next great commercial launch company and becoming America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. As a Flight Software Engineering Intern, you'll be part of the team developing mission-critical software for the Terran R rocket.

The role involves working on software that autonomously controls all aspects of the rocket from launch pad to orbit. You'll be developing and testing flight software, collaborating with Avionics and GNC teams, and working with hardware in the Avionics lab. The software you create will be integral to the entire vehicle operation system.

This is an exceptional opportunity for students passionate about space technology and software development. You'll work on real projects like characterizing flight computer hardware, implementing control algorithms, and designing software stacks for custom avionics boards. The company values diverse perspectives and doesn't require prior aerospace experience.

Relativity Space offers a competitive compensation package including equity, generous PTO, parental leave, and learning opportunities. They're building more than just rockets – they're creating the foundation for humanity's industrial base on Mars. This internship is your chance to contribute to this extraordinary mission while working alongside passionate innovators who are pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology and additive manufacturing.

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Responsibilities For Flight Software Engineering Intern

  • Develop and test flight software that runs on the vehicle
  • Create software for autonomous control of rocket systems
  • Develop communication and vehicle systems insight software
  • Work with flight-critical hardware boxes
  • Interact with Avionics and Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) teams

Requirements For Flight Software Engineering Intern

Linux
Python
Rust
  • Current Undergraduate or Graduate student in Computer Science or related technical field
  • Experience with Linux
  • Experience with networking
  • Experience developing high reliability software
  • Experience with software development processes
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively
  • Experience with unit/integration testing
  • Experience in C/C++/Rust

Benefits For Flight Software Engineering Intern

Parental Leave
Equity
  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend

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