About the role#
As a Ground Software Engineering Intern, you will work alongside full-time engineers on projects that contribute to Lunar Outpost products. This role involves participating in the development of autonomous robotics and provides an end-to-end view of our engineering processes.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to real projects that provide value to our products.
- Collaborate with team members across different disciplines.
- Participate in the development cycle for autonomous robotic systems.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience with NodeJS, React, and Python.
- Experience with relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL.
- Familiarity with unit testing, test-driven development, and mocking frameworks.
- Experience with AWS services such as S3, DynamoDB, and Lambda.
- Previous experience working on mission control software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work methodically and manage time effectively.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A passion for space exploration.
Location & details#
- Location: Golden, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 to August 20).
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $24.00 per hour.
About Lunar Outpost
Lunar Outpost develops commercial space robotics and lunar surface mobility systems. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on infrastructure for space exploration and environmental sensing technology. It maintains headquarters in Golden, Colorado, and employs 176 people. The organization builds autonomous rovers for lunar missions and develops instrumentation for air quality monitoring.
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