Is the Flight Software Engineering Intern role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA.

Where is the role based?

Reflect Orbital is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA.

What seniority level is this role?

Reflect Orbital targets intern candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Internship for this Flight Software Engineering Intern role at Reflect Orbital.

Flight Software Engineering Intern at Reflect Orbital

Joblaze summary

In this internship at Reflect Orbital, the individual will take on significant responsibilities, engaging in the design, development, and testing of innovative spacecraft components. Candidates should possess a blend of hands-on skills and the ability to deliver high-quality solutions, demonstrating both independence and collaboration. This role is ideal for motivated individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to tackle complex challenges. Reflect Orbital values diverse backgrounds and encourages applicants who may not meet every qualification.

Joblaze insights

Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Reflect Orbital's career page.
Reflect Orbital has 23 other open roles including Head of Environmental Health and Safety, Director, Permitting, Orbit Operations Engineer.

Quick facts

Is the Flight Software Engineering Intern role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA.
Where is the role based?: Reflect Orbital is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA.
What seniority level is this role?: Reflect Orbital targets intern candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Internship for this Flight Software Engineering Intern role at Reflect Orbital.

From the original posting

At Reflect, you will be expected to move fast, have a lot of ownership and, most importantly, be able to effect change. If this excites you, we are interested in hearing about your best work and accomplishments across any domain and from any points in your life.

About the Role

Reflect Orbital believes that talent is talent regardless of experience. If you seek an opportunity to solve hard problems and advance humanity, Reflect Orbital can offer that experience.

During your internship at Reflect Orbital you will be given as much responsibility as our full-time team-members. You work will contribute to directly to the success of our flying constellation.

Ideal candidates for internships will be comfortable facing challenges with no known solution, willing to be hands-on individual contributors, and able to commit to a minimum of 12 weeks in-person at our Hawthorne, CA office. We encourage all motivated and excellent candidates to apply regardless of the specific set of requirements you meet.

Responsibilities

Own the design, development, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of novel spacecraft components
Build complete tools and testing setups, with an emphasis on fully completing and shipping your work
Prototype and iterate rapidly

Ideal Qualifications

You're capable of incredibly scrappy solutions, but also have experience building & shipping complex and high quality solutions when the problem requires it
You're both capable of working highly independently, but you know when to seek experience

Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, we are likely still interested in hearing from you. Hiring exceptional individuals is our #1 priority, and we believe that exceptional people often have highly unusual backgrounds.

We are also interested in carving out unique roles for unconventional people that we are excited about working with.

Benefits

Reflect Orbital’s success will hinge on our team, which is why our compensation and benefits plan is designed to reward our employees and support their families as generously as we’re able.

Unlimited paid time off
Healthy lunches provided daily

Equal Opportunity

Reflect Orbital is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Reflect Orbital is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

More about Reflect Orbital:

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