Software Engineer Intern- Summer 2026

Company & Mission:

Agile Space Industries is a rapidly growing supplier of propulsion hardware and engineering services for the space industry. Headquartered in Durango, Colorado, with expanding operations in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, Agile has achieved more than 40% year-over-year growth for the past three years, and our momentum continues to accelerate.

At Agile, we design, build, and test in-space propulsion systems that give spacecraft the ability to maneuver with precision, reliability, and purpose. Our technologies play a critical role in missions that range from lunar landings and resource utilization to national defense, human exploration, and commercial space transport.

We are seeking bold and driven individuals who thrive in a hands-on, fast-moving environment and want to help write the next chapter of space history as part of a close-knit, innovative team.

Agile is seeking a Software Engineer Intern- Summer 2026 to join our software engineering team to develop Agile's internal software tools, which support all aspects of Agile's operations from rocket engine design and testing to additive manufacturing. The intern will work closely with the team to develop new tools used by Agile's engineers and technicians in developing the next generation of propulsion systems for satellites, lunar landers, and more.  

 

The internship will include full participation in a software development project, from requirements definition to design, implementation, testing, and deployment. Specific projects will be determined based on the intern's skills, but may include:  

 

• Development of a user interface for visualization and exploratory analysis of high-speed test data from Agile's state of the art rocket engine test stands  
• Development of a live data streaming system for monitoring test data and video feeds from engine hot fire tests in real time  
• Development of a backend data pipeline for processing, automated analysis, and storage of test data  
• Development of a web-based monitoring tool and computer vision-based anomaly detection system for Agile's additive manufacturing operations  

 

Required Qualifications  

 

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or graduate program in computer science, aerospace engineering, or related field.  
• Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, C#, JavaScript, Python, Go, Rust, React  
• Willingness to work fulltime onsite at the Durango office location 
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

 

Preferred Qualifications 

 

• Experience developing and deploying software that has been used on real-world applications  
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices including requirements definition, system design, version control, and documentation  
• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing  
• Experience with web development, including frontend, backend, and/or database development  
• Experience building reactive user interfaces using a framework such as React, Vue, or Angular  
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment  
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills quickly and independently, and adapt to changing requirements  

 

 

Employment Type: Non-Exempt - Intern

Pay Range: $21 - $25 an hour. Plus a monthly housing stipend of $1,000. (Please note the housing stipend is prorated)

Students joining Agile through our internship program will receive the opportunity to attend presentations from company leaders, social and networking events, as well as professional and personal development trainings. Interns also receive paid company holidays for any holidays that take place during their internship period.

 

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