About the role#
We are looking for engineering students to join our team for a 12-week internship. You will work as a fully integrated member of the team, contributing to the design, development, and deployment of software that operates our satellites. You will own a scoped project and complete meaningful tickets across our ground software stack.
What you'll do#
- Work alongside engineers as a full team member.
- Contribute to satellite software design, development, and deployment.
- Take ownership of a specific, scoped project.
- Complete tickets across the ground software stack.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Graduation date in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.
- Strong understanding of software architecture.
- Experience with Rust, C, or C++ for backend development is preferred.
- Experience with Vue or React for frontend development is preferred.
- Must qualify as a U.S. Person or be able to obtain required export authorizations.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Terms: Winter 2027 or Summer 2027.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
About Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing
Apex manufactures spacecraft for the defense and space industry. The company produces configurable satellite buses across three product lines named Aries, Nova, and Comet. These platforms support missions from Low Earth Orbit to Geostationary Orbit. Based in Los Angeles, California, the company employs between 201 and 500 people. It focuses on high-rate manufacturing to reduce lead times for satellite constellations.
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