Software Engineering Intern (Spring 2027)

Summary

Rendezvous Robotics is solving the problem of spacecraft size limitations with innovative modular components. They are seeking a Software Engineering Intern to develop flight software, build operational tools, and work on communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Write and test flight software for our onboard compute platform
• Build out tools for ground station operations, including telemetry visualization and command sequencing
• Work on communication protocols between units that have to keep working as the assembly changes shape or membership
• Help build simulation environments for testing new logic before it touches hardware
• Debug issues that span the software and hardware boundary, alongside the electrical team

Skills

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Comfortable in C/C++ and Python
• Understanding of basic networking and distributed systems concepts
• Some experience with embedded Linux or bare-metal firmware
• Experience with embedded toolchains and frameworks
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems or scheduling constraints
• Exposure to common embedded communication buses
• Any hands-on robotics, drone, or satellite project experience

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Comfortable in C/C++ and Python
• Understanding of basic networking and distributed systems concepts
• Some experience with embedded Linux or bare-metal firmware

Nice to Haves

• Experience with embedded toolchains and frameworks
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems or scheduling constraints
• Exposure to common embedded communication buses
• Any hands-on robotics, drone, or satellite project experience

Benefits

• Golden, CO | Full-Time | 12-15 Weeks | Spring 2027