Software Engineering Intern; Summer

## Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
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Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

For more information about Axiom Space, visit   Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Software Engineering Intern who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

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* Position Summary:

** We are mission-driven, setting a new paradigm for business, and thus rapidly evolving and scaling complex systems to do things humanity has not previously done. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy Software Engineering Intern who is eager to learn from and be mentored by experienced software engineers.  This role supports the design, development, and testing of software across Axiom's spaceflight hardware and ground systems programs.

Assignments may include flight or embedded software, ground software tools, or simulation and modeling software, depending on program need. The role requires strong organizational, time management, and communication skills, along with a genuine curiosity for how software is built, tested, and deployed in a mission-critical environment. This is a temporary, project-based internship supporting an active software engineering team.  
** The internship will be onsite at Axiom Space in Houston, Texas from June 1 to August 20. Interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation and accommodations.
**** Duties & Responsibilities
*** Support the design, development, and testing of software for an assigned project, under the mentorship of experienced software engineers
* Write and unit-test code for small, well-defined tasks
* Debug issues under guidance from senior engineers
* Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and coding standards
* Support test automation and CI/CD pipeline activities
* Document code and contribute to technical documentation
* Depending on assignment, may support embedded/flight software development, ground software tools, or simulation/modeling software
* Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support project objectives
* Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
* Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
* Perform additional job duties as assigned  
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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* Education & Experience:

*** Rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate student (MS/MA or Ph.D.) pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
* Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
* Coursework or project experience in one or more programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python, Java)
* Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git) through coursework or personal projects
* Familiarity with basic software testing and debugging practices preferred
* Prior internship, co-op, or hands-on project experience (e.g., coding club, hackathons, personal software projects) is a plus
* Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
* Genuine curiosity and passion for space exploration and software problem-solving
* Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment
* Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative on assigned tasks
* Track record of…