About the role#
As a Flight Software Engineering Intern, you will take on responsibilities similar to our full-time engineers. Your work contributes directly to the success of our flying constellation. We look for people who want to solve hard problems and are comfortable facing challenges without known solutions.
What you'll do#
- Own the design, development, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of novel spacecraft components.
- Build complete tools and testing setups.
- Focus on finishing and shipping your work.
- Prototype and iterate rapidly.
What you'll need#
- You are capable of creating scrappy solutions while also building high quality, complex systems when the problem requires it.
- You work well independently but know when to seek expertise.
- You can commit to a minimum of 12 weeks in-person.
- We welcome applicants from backgrounds in Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in Hawthorne, California.
- The role operates on a rolling term.
- We do not provide sponsorship for this position.
About Reflect Orbital
Reflect Orbital develops technology to provide sunlight after sunset. The company focuses on renewable energy power generation. It operates as a small team of engineers based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2021, the firm builds systems to supply light to solar farms and other locations.
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