Software Engineering Intern (Spring 2026)

Burlington, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

C3Aero is pioneering secure AI-driven connectivity solutions for aerospace industrial and enterprise clients and were excited to invite a Software Engineering Intern to join our team for Spring 2026. In this hands-on role youll work closely with our engineering leadership to develop automation tools internal systems and backend services that power our cutting-edge technology. Youll contribute to production code collaborate on real-world projects and gain invaluable experience in a high-growth startup environment. This internship running from January 26 2026 to April 12 2026 offers a unique opportunity to grow your technical skills while making a tangible impact at a company shaping the future of secure infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain backend tools and services to support internal systems and customer-facing solutions.
Assist in designing and implementing automation processes to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
Collaborate with senior engineers in code reviews contributing to high-quality production-ready code.
Participate in system design discussions offering insights and solutions to technical challenges.
Debug and troubleshoot issues across development and testing environments to ensure robust performance.
Document technical work including code processes and system designs for clarity and team collaboration.
Present project progress and findings to engineering teams during regular updates or sprint reviews.

Qualifications & Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related technical field.
Hands-on experience with programming languages such as Go Rust Python or similar.
Strong understanding of systems fundamentals including data structures algorithms and debugging principles.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting while managing independent tasks effectively.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tackling technical challenges.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting work and presenting ideas.
Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced technology-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with backend development frameworks APIs or cloud-based systems (e.g. AWS Azure).
Exposure to automation tools CI/CD pipelines or systems integration projects.
Experience with version control systems like Git and collaborative development workflows.
Interest in secure connectivity AI-driven solutions or aerospace technology.

What We Offer

At C3Aero youll join a dynamic collaborative team passionate about building innovative technology solutions. As a Software Engineering Intern youll receive mentorship from experienced engineers hands-on experience with production code and exposure to cutting-edge projects in a supportive startup environment. This internship (January 26 2026 April 12 2026) offers flexible work options and the opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to the future of secure connectivity.

Required Experience:

Intern

Develop and maintain backend tools and services to support internal systems and customer-facing solutions.
Assist in designing and implementing automation processes to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
Collaborate with senior engineers in code reviews contributing to high-quality production-ready code.
Participate in system design discussions offering insights and solutions to technical challenges.
Debug and troubleshoot issues across development and testing environments to ensure robust performance.
Document technical work including code processes and system designs for clarity and team collaboration.
Present project progress and findings to engineering teams during regular updates or sprint reviews.

Qualifications & Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related technical field.
Hands-on experience with programming languages such as Go Rust Python or similar.
Strong understanding of systems fundamentals including data structures algorithms and debugging principles.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting while managing independent tasks effectively.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tackling technical challenges.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting work and presenting ideas.
Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced technology-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with backend development frameworks APIs or cloud-based systems (e.g. AWS Azure).
Exposure to automation tools CI/CD pipelines or systems integration projects.
Experience with version control systems like Git and collaborative development workflows.
Interest in secure connectivity AI-driven solutions or aerospace technology.

Required Experience:

Intern