About the role#
METECS is hiring for a Summer 2027 Software Internship in Houston, Texas. This is a full-time, paid position based on-site. You will contribute to projects supporting human spaceflight programs or internal research and development efforts.
What you'll do#
- Write software for spacecraft simulations.
- Build and integrate human-computer interfaces.
- Develop flight computer data interfaces.
- Create custom integration tools.
- Design and implement environment simulations.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- You have a strong interest in software development.
- You show initiative and an aptitude for hands-on troubleshooting and problem solving.
- You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Preference is given to candidates with experience in a Linux environment and a working knowledge of C++ and Python.
- Familiarity with infrastructure tools for source control, unit testing, issue tracking, and continuous integration is helpful.
- You must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About METECS
METECS is an engineering services firm founded in 2003. Based in Houston, Texas, the company operates near the Johnson Space Center. It employs between 51 and 200 people. The firm builds custom simulation software for robotics, engineering analysis, and training applications.
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