Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Position Summary

We are mission-driven, setting a new paradigm for business, and thus rapidly evolving and scaling complex systems to do things humanity has not previously done. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy Software Engineering Intern who is eager to learn from and be mentored by experienced software engineers.

This role supports the design, development, and testing of software across Axiom's spaceflight hardware and ground systems programs. Assignments may include flight or embedded software, ground software tools, or simulation and modeling software, depending on program need. The role requires strong organizational, time management, and communication skills, along with a genuine curiosity for how software is built, tested, and deployed in a mission-critical environment. This is a temporary, project-based internship supporting an active software engineering team.

The internship will be onsite at Axiom Space in Houston, Texas from June 1 to August 20. Interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation and accommodations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and testing of software for an assigned project, under the mentorship of experienced software engineers
• Write and unit-test code for small, well-defined tasks
• Debug issues under guidance from senior engineers
• Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and coding standards
• Support test automation and CI/CD pipeline activities
• Document code and contribute to technical documentation
• Depending on assignment, may support embedded/flight software development, ground software tools, or simulation/modeling software
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support project objectives
• Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
• Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate student (MS/MA or Ph.D.) pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Coursework or project experience in one or more programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python, Java)
• Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git) through coursework or personal projects
• Familiarity with basic software testing and debugging practices preferred
• Prior internship, co-op, or hands-on project experience (e.g., coding club, hackathons, personal software projects) is a plus
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Genuine curiosity and passion for space exploration and software problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative on assigned tasks
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results

Core Skills

• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster

Core Competencies

Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

• This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
• Equipment and Machines
• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)