Software Engineering Intern

ASCEND Aerospace & Technology, LLC (ASCEND) is an All-Small Mentor-Protégé Program (ASMPP) Joint Venture between Aerodyne Industries, LLC and Amentum. Building on more than a decade of successful collaboration as award-winning contractors, ASCEND combines deep expertise in mission operations, training systems, and engineering support. Together, our partner companies bring over six decades of experience supporting complex government programs and managing thousands of employees across multiple centers and facilities nationwide.

Job Title: Software Engineering Intern

COSMOS SLC: Technician I

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Part-Time

Shift Type: Regular

Career Level: Entry

Reports To: Forrest Day

Location: Johnson Space Center

Remote/Telework: On-site at Johnson Space Center

Clearance Type: N/A

Shift: Day shift (Mon-Fri)

Travel Required: 0%

Job Description

An excellent opportunity to serve as a Software Engineer on the COSMOS team at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC). The position supports the development and maintenance of the Mission Control Center (MCC) software and the Mission Training Center (MTC).

Description of Duties

The candidate will work in a team environment and will be responsible for software design, implementation, testing, and user support after the release of the software.

Successful candidates will:

• Work closely with team members to understand and fix issues that are found within the control system
• Attend daily scrum meetings to track progress of ongoing tasks

Job Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Basic knowledge of C++ or Java

Desired Requirements

• Experience with Linux
• Experience with common debugging tools
• Applicants with previous NASA intern experience preferred

US EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Salary Range Statement

Final compensation is determined through a comprehensive evaluation of several key factors, including the candidate’s educational background, specialized technical expertise, and relevant professional experience. We also consider internal equity, prevailing market data, and specific contractual or funding requirements to ensure competitive and equitable offer alignment.