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Quindar · 17 hours ago

Software Engineering Intern - Spring 2026

Arvada, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$35/hr - $35/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Quindar builds modern, cloud-native satellite mission operations software, aiming to operate satellites like servers. They are seeking a Software Engineering Intern to help build and automate software tests and simulations to ensure the reliability of their mission operations platform.

Cloud InfrastructureSaaSSatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Build automated tests and representative satellite operations simulations under guidance from senior engineers

Contribute to test suites that verify critical platform behavior

Help debug issues discovered in tests or in deployed systems

Document findings and collaborate with engineers on fixes

Understand how key parts of the platform behave (e.g., task execution, APIs, distributed services)

Translate that understanding into effective test scenarios

Help maintain and improve test automation infrastructure

Work with CI/CD tools to ensure short and long-running tests run reliably and provide clear feedback to developers

Partner with backend engineers, product managers, and peers to learn requirements, validate functionality, and align on quality goals

Qualification

PythonTypescriptAutomated testing toolsGitAPIsCuriousCommunicatorDetail-orientedSelf-starter mindsetEnjoys collaboration

Required

Experience with Python and Typescript (in coursework, projects, or personal work)

Familiarity with automated or end-to-end testing tools (e.g., Playwright, Cypress)

Basic understanding of Git and version control workflows

Exposure to APIs, services, or cloud concepts

Curious and detail-oriented—enjoys digging into how things work

Strong communicator; able to explain issues and ask good questions

Self-starter mindset; comfortable taking on tasks and learning independently

Enjoys collaboration across technical teams

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

Academic or personal experience with software testing, backend systems, automation, or quality assurance

Interest in distributed systems, cloud software, or mission-critical platforms

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State