Intern, Flight Software Engineering

Lanteris Space is seeking a motivated and curious Software Engineering Intern to join our engineering team based in our Palo Alto, CA office. In this role, you will work closely with experienced engineers to design, build, and software tools that support our flight software products. This internship provides hands-on experience with real-world systems, codebases, and development workflows.

Lanteris Space is a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies. We deliver innovative solutions to government and commercial customers helping them unlock the promise of space to solve problems on Earth and beyond. We address a broad spectrum of needs for our customers, including mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing. Lanteris Space Systems is a trusted partner in commercial and government missions, combining more than 60 years of deep mission understanding with reliable performance and longevity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, implementing, and testing new software features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Debug issues and contribute to improving application stability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and QA.
• Contribute to documentation of features, APIs, and internal tools.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident 
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with completion of 2 years or more, or currently enrolled in a master's degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript, C++.
• Understanding of fundamental computer science concepts such as data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and willingness to learn.

The base pay for this position within California is: $28.00 - $31.00 hourly

The salary range listed is based on two years or more of completed studies.  This range will vary based on the number of years of experience and work location.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.