Software Intern- Mission Control Center

WHAT WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE FROM YOU

In the role of Software Intern, Mission Control Center ideally, you will have the following:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Enrolled in (or recently completed) a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

Experience

• Programming experience with Python
• Some exposure to frontend development with TypeScript/JavaScript and modern frameworks (React, Vue.js, or similar)
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment

Skills and Competencies

• Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts and basic design principles
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, ask questions, and take ownership of a scoped topic
• Motivation to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with agentic coding workflows (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor), with the judgment to review and validate output
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines
• Basic knowledge of networking or Linux system administration
• Prior project or academic work in the space industry or another safety-critical domain
• Personal or university projects involving ground segment, satellite operations, or hardware-in-the-loop testingInterview Panel

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.

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Veröffentlicht am 09. Nov. 2026