# 2027 Summer Embedded Flight Software Intern

**Ursa Major**

- **Location:** Longmont, Colorado
- **Salary:** $30/hr
- **Clearance:** None required
- **Eligibility:** US person / green card
- **Export control:** ITAR/EAR controlled
- **Visa:** Not specified
- **Discipline:** Engineering
- **Seniority:** Internship
- **Posted:** 2026-10-22

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**The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
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Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

**Role Overview**

As an Embedded Flight Software Intern, you will work alongside software and systems engineers to develop, test, and deploy real-time software for rocket engine controllers and airborne or spaceborne platforms. You will contribute directly to flight-critical code, microcontrollers, communication protocols, and hardware-in-the-loop testing environments.

**Key Responsibilities **

- Write, test, and maintain high-reliability C/C++ code targeting embedded processors and microcontrollers.

- Implement and debug low-level hardware communication drivers (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet).

- Develop unit tests, integration tests, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation scripts to validate flight software behavior under fault conditions.

- Debug hardware and software integration issues using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, JTAG debuggers, and serial telemetry logs.

- Participate in software design reviews, static code analysis, and technical documentation.

**Basic Qualifications **

- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.

- Proficiency in C and C++ programming for low-level systems.

- Strong grasp of computer architecture, memory management, pointers, bitwise manipulation, and data structures.

- Familiarity with Unix/Linux development environments and Git version control.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Hands-on experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS.

- Practical experience on university project teams (e.g., CubeSat, Rocketry, Formula SAE, or Robotics).

- Experience writing Python scripts for test automation and log parsing.

- Basic knowledge of control systems, avionics architectures, or flight dynamics.

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $30.00/hour, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we _can’t _quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Non-Exempt

**Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)**

- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement

- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave

- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)

- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D

- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport

- EAP Program

- Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match

**How To Apply: **
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

**NOTE: **Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

**Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).**

**Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. **

_We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status._

No outside recruiters, please.

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