Software Engineering Internship at Space Kinetic… · El Segundo

Summary: Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on addressing urgent national security priorities. They are seeking a Software Engineering Intern who will gain hands-on learning experience while working on meaningful projects across various software engineering disciplines. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on projects related to Data Acquisition, Controls Applications, and more. Responsibilities: - Acquire hands-on learning experience while working on meaningful projects to gain significant career experience - Work across the stack and across disciplines alongside a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, physicists, and electrical engineers - Tackle hard, cutting-edge problems where Stack Overflow and LLMs don't always have the answers Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related program at an accredited college or university - Passion for solving real-world engineering programs in software - Strong programming fundamentals in OOP Languages such as C++, C#, or Java - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, self-driven entrepreneurial workplace - Experience with Version Control (Git) and collaborative development workflows - Ability to work with minimal direction or support and to learn quickly; strong analytical skills; creative and innovative thinking; detail-oriented; calm under pressure; commitment to follow-through; enthusiastic with a talent for motivating others; receptive to criticism and open to others' ideas; and effective in written communication - To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) Preferred Qualifications: - Passion for Systems Programming or Lower-Level Programming (C/C++, RTOS, bare-metal) - Experience in developing multi-threaded applications - CI/CD, build tools, and DevOps practices - Scripting in Python, MATLAB, or similar - Curiosity for testing in-space operation - Passion for the commercial and government space industry is a strong plus Required Skills: Object-Oriented Programming, C++, C#, Java, Version Control, Git, Systems Programming, RTOS, Bare-metal Programming, Multi-threaded Application Development, CI/CD, Build Tools, DevOps Practices, Python, MATLAB, Analytical Skills, Innovative Thinking, Commitment to Follow-through, Creative Thinking, Calm Under Pressure