Flight Software Intern

About the position

Capella Space stands at the forefront of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology and signal intelligence. We provide customers in governments, academia, and commercial sectors with reliable information that enables unparalleled understanding of the world. Our mission is centered on delivering timely and reliable Earth imagery, supporting diverse applications in defense & intelligence, disaster response, energy, environmental monitoring and more. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, Capella Space designs, manufactures and operates an advanced constellation of SAR imaging satellites. Our market-leading SAR satellites are complemented by an unmatched data infrastructure and automated ordering and delivery platform for fast, reliable insights where and when customers need it most. Capella Space is a highly collaborative team environment, providing an opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the space industry, though no prior space experience is needed. We’re looking for people excited about tackling seemingly impossible challenges, learning new skills and concepts, and helping each other achieve success. Our mission and our products are meant to understand the whole world and help everyone in it - regardless of race, creed, or any other distinction. We encourage you to bring your unique perspective to help make us stronger, including applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. We are excited to offer a 10-week in-person internship at Capella Space, running from June 3rd to August 15th. This opportunity provides students with hands-on learning and valuable exposure to the dynamic fields of spacecraft design, manufacturing, and geospatial imagery. Alongside meaningful work, our internships include a variety of social events and experiences designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance throughout the summer. Stipends will be provided to support living costs throughout the program. Join us for a unique opportunity to grow professionally while engaging with a fast-paced and innovative industry.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain flight software for satellite systems.
• Collaborate with EE, FPGA, and ground software engineers.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience developing embedded software, both hardware and software for low-level drivers.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux, Linux kernel modules, and standard Linux tools.
• Strong knowledge of programming compiled (C, C++) and scripted (Python, shell script, etc.) languages.
• Good communication skills and strong team collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Daily provided lunches and stocked kitchens.
• Swag! Work hard but look cool while doing it!
• Events: Capella hosts social & educational events each month for all Capella employees, but also during the summer program for the entire intern class.
• Mentorship: each intern is paired with a mentor that supports & guides them through their time at Capella.
• Dog-friendly work environment.