Crew Systems Engineering Intern- Software at The… · Houston

Summary: The Exploration Company is developing a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle called Nyx. As a Nyx Crew Systems Engineering Intern- Software, you will lead the development of requirements, implement early hardware prototypes, and test Nyx Crew systems designs. Responsibilities: - Conduct rapid hands-on prototype development, including designing and building mockups and functional systems - Conduct qualitative and quantitative human-in-the-loop evaluations of Nyx Crew systems - Develop software and simulations associated with crew vehicle displays and controls - Support the US engineering office with tasks related to the Nyx Crew vehicle systems, including: Requirements definition and refinement, Conceptual design and prototyping, Software architecting, implementation, and integration Required Qualifications: - Applicants should be currently enrolled students able to work 20-40 hours per week for a period of at least 10 weeks, beginning in May/June 2026 - Due to federal regulations (e.g., ITAR/EAR), applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (e.g., current Green Card holders) Preferred Qualifications: - Undergraduate or graduate studies in engineering, applied physics, computer science, or a related field - Strong hands-on project experience through student teams, work projects, personal projects, or hobbies - Software development experience with a strong sense for clean and maintainable code - Affinity for designing intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces - Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks, preferably Vue.js - Experience with backend or tooling development in Python - Exposure to type-safe programming concepts (e.g., type-checked Python, TypeScript) - Independent, self-starter attitude Required Skills: Software development, JavaScript frameworks, Python Important Skills: User interface design, Type-safe programming Nice-to-Have Skills: Independent attitude Benefits: Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.