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Lunar Outpost · 3 hours ago

Embedded Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Golden, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Lunar Outpost is a company focused on developing innovative space technologies, and they are seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Intern for the summer of 2026. The intern will work alongside full-time engineers to develop, test, and refine embedded software for their hardware, contributing to impactful projects in autonomous robotic development.

AerospaceInformation TechnologyRobotics

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Developing, testing, and refining the embedded software on Lunar Outpost hardware

Working directly alongside full-time engineers on real, engaging, and impactful projects

Qualification

Embedded developmentEmbedded CCI/CD pipelineVersion control (Git)C++PythonReal-time operating system (RTOS)Robotic systems knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuitePassion for space explorationBoard bringup experienceNASA core flight softwareBitbucketFPGAs experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamworkProblem-solving skillsTime management

Required

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Experience in embedded development

Proficient in embedded C

Experience using version control tools such as Git

Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work methodically in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Can effectively demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills, while also excelling in collaboration and teamwork in an interdisciplinary environment

Exhibits strong organizational and time management skills under pressure and in stressful situations

Fueled by a passion for space exploration and the boundless possibilities beyond our world

Preferred

Experience with real-time operating system (RTOS)

Experience working in a startup and/or aerospace environment

Experience with C++ and Python

Ability to test and analyze the performance of robotic platforms utilizing simulations and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)

Knowledge of robotic systems, including perception, integration of various sensors, motors, and control systems

Experience with board bringup and peripherals such as GPIOs, SPI, ADC, UARTS, and I2C

Experience with NASA core flight software

Experience with Bitbucket

Experience working with FPGAs

Company

Lunar Outpost

Lunar Outpost provides advanced spacecraft and robotics solutions for space missions.

Founded in 2017

Golden, Colorado, USA

51-200 employees

https://lunaroutpost.com

H1B Sponsorship

Lunar Outpost has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$21.61M

Key Investors

Explorer 1 FundCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)

2024-11-13Series A· $9.61M

2022-05-24Seed· $12M

2021-09-01Non Equity Assistance

Leadership Team

Justin Cyrus

Chief Executive Officer

Julian Cyrus

Co-Founder/Chief Operating Officer

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