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Intern Evergreen
InternshipOn-site
Location
San Carlos, CA
Salary
$75k–$150k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
1 day ago
Skills
complex systemsinfrastructureaerospaceroboticsdistributed systemssimulationoptimization problemssystems thinking
Job Description
Summary: Cowboy Space Corp. is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. The role is a general application for engineers interested in future opportunities across the engineering organization, focusing on designing scalable backend systems, developing software for complex systems, and collaborating on technical challenges.
Responsibilities:
- Designing and building scalable backend systems and infrastructure
- Developing software for complex, real-world systems (e.g., aerospace, robotics, distributed systems)
- Contributing to mission planning, simulation, or data-intensive applications
- Building tools and systems that support supply chain, procurement, and vendor operations
- Improving system reliability, performance, and automation
- Collaborating across engineering, product, operations, and business teams to solve challenging technical problems
Required Qualifications:
- Strong foundation in software engineering or related technical fields
- Experience working on complex systems or infrastructure
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, iterative environments
- A systems-thinking mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- Interest in building high-impact, real-world technology
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in aerospace, robotics, autonomy, or other mission-critical domains
- Background in distributed systems, simulation, or optimization problems
- Prior experience in technical leadership or mentoring
Required Skills: Complex Systems, Infrastructure, Aerospace, Robotics, Distributed Systems, Simulation, Optimization Problems, Systems Thinking
Benefits: Equity in Cowboy Space Corp., Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan, Paid time off, 10 paid holidays per calendar year, Paid parental leave, Relocation assistance if applicable, Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks
Benefits
Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
10 paid holidays per calendar year
Paid parental leave
Relocation assistance if applicable
Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks