Intern - Engineering & Software Development

Intern - Engineering & Software Development

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today's five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Intern to join our team for the 2026 Summer Internship Program, supporting multiple engineering and software development projects. Interns will contribute to high-impact initiatives across data infrastructure, flight software, auto-generation tooling, and simulation systems.

This is a 14-week internship beginning 05/18/2026 at our Lanham, MD location. To be considered for the internship you must be enrolled in the following semester. If you are a recent graduate, please apply to one of our full-time roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboration with Software Development Team on unique projects
  • Interns will be assigned to each project best aligned with the applicant's skillset. There will be some overlap and permitted collaboration with other interns on their projects, but the primary goal is progress on the assigned project
  • Work closely alongside seasoned engineers to gain practical experience of industry practices
• Learn the technology stack and our in-house made tools
  • Develop, test, and deliver quality software to further the Software Development Team's efforts
• Create meaningful documentation, provide data analysis, and improvements on our procedures and systems
• Engage in Engineering Lab tests
  • Receive tasking from interdisciplinary Testing Engineering team
• General Expectations
  • Work onsite daily at the Lanham office.
  • Present weekly progress updates to the full team.
  • Collaborate closely with a local manager and a dedicated mentor

Qualifications

Education

Currently pursuing an Engineering degree, preferably in Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science.

Experience

• Exposure to DevOps tools and practices (required for some projects).
• Experience working with embedded systems (required for some projects).
• Exposure to working with databases (required for some projects).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud infrastructure platforms.
• Experience with simulation environments (HIL/SIL).
• Basic understanding of flight software or aerospace systems.
• Exposure to scripting or automation frameworks.

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation and technical deliverables.
• Demonstrate time/resource management skills by tracking progress on assigned project
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• Debugging mindset

Technology Stack

• Cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, or Microsoft Azure)
• Database management systems
• DevOps tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, automation tools)
• Embedded systems development environments
• Programming languages commonly used in aerospace/software engineering (e.g., C/C++, Python, MATLAB)
• Simulation platforms

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office environment.
• Ability to use a computer and related equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to collaborate in person and move between office and lab/simulation spaces as needed.

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.