EraDrive’s vision is to revolutionize spaceflight through autonomy on-orbit and on the ground. We build software and hardware which allow spacecraft to see, decide, and act with minimal human supervision. Our software is already flying in space, and we are scaling it into a product family covering on-orbit inspection and rendezvous, space-based sensing and situational awareness, constellation and space traffic management, and deep space operations.

This is not a generic internship. Interns at EraDrive work on the same technical problems as full-time engineers and are evaluated against the same bar for ownership, rigor, and execution. Many interns will be considered for full-time roles.

Focus areas

When applying, select one or two of the following focus areas. Your work will align closely with the corresponding full-time role(s).

Guidance, Navigation & Control

Hardware & Embedded Testing

Software Systems

AI/ML

Mechanical Design

What you will do

Depending on focus area, you may:

Design and implement autonomy, navigation, perception, or control algorithms

Build simulation and testing infrastructure for mission-scale evaluation

Develop C++ and Python code used in software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop systems

Train, evaluate, and deploy AI/ML models using synthetic and real sensor data

Bring up and test real hardware payloads, sensors, and embedded systems

Own a well-scoped technical problem from design through validation and delivery

What you bring

Strong fundamentals in at least one relevant technical area

Ability to write clear, correct code in C++, Python, or both

Evidence of building real systems, not just coursework

Comfort working in a small, fast-moving team with real responsibility

Clear communication and willingness to own outcomes

Who should apply

Undergraduate, master’s, or PhD students in engineering or a closely related field

Candidates interested in eventually converting to a full-time role at EraDrive

People who want depth, responsibility, and real impact