Internship - Software Test - Fall 2026

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute software verification tests for flight software on spacecraft and launch vehicle programs
• Develop and run automated test scripts in SIL, PIL, and HIL test environments
• Document test results, track defects, and support root cause investigations
• Assist in test infrastructure setup, including hardware integration and simulator configuration
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure software quality and mission readiness
• Apply aerospace software engineering processes and quality standards under senior engineer guidance

QUALIFICATIONS

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:

Candidates should preferably have a focus in one of the following areas

• 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, 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.