Summer 2026 Software Engineer Intern at Sierra Space in Louisville, CO

Summary: Sierra Space is an industry-leading defense-tech space company that focuses on advancing space-based technology. They are seeking a Summer 2026 Software Engineer Intern to contribute to the development of software that supports spacecraft systems and mission operations while collaborating with development teams and gaining practical experience in the software development lifecycle. Responsibilities: - Contribute to the development of software that supports spacecraft systems, mission operations, or engineering tools - Collaborate with development teams to design, build, and test software applications while following modern development practices - Help implement new features, debug existing code, participate in code reviews, and support projects involving artificial intelligence Required Qualifications: - Actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree program - Expected graduation date between December 2026-June 2027 - Passion for solving problems by leveraging data and technology - Excellent written and verbal communication - Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment - Strong organization skills, detail oriented, and self-initiative - The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required - To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant 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 or U.S. Department of Commerce Preferred Qualifications: - Aerospace Engineering - Software Engineering - Systems Engineering - Computer Science - Information Science Required Skills: Software Development, Programming Languages, Version Control Systems Important Skills: Data Analysis Nice-to-Have Skills: Self-Initiative, Organization Skills Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, Life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off