{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"31dac46a2ff05c0a2f4dae76","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/31dac46a2ff05c0a2f4dae76","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/31dac46a2ff05c0a2f4dae76","title":"Technical Intern - Software/Firmware Engineer","description":"Technical Intern – Software/Firmware Engineer\r\nRecruitment began on March 22, 2026\r\nand the job listing Expires on April 22, 2026\r\nCompany Overview\r\nNew Ascent is a hybrid Aerospace-EdTech business operating out of Crofton, Maryland. Our mission is to accelerate the expansion of Off-World economies by deploying rapid and affordable space transportation and exploration systems, engaging the next generation around space industry opportunities, and approaching business in a way that reminds people to occasionally look up and take a minute to think about \"Where WE Go, Next.\"\r\nNew Ascent Aerospace has developed technologies for various elements of High Impulse Launch systems: Ground-Based Launchers, Hypersonic Ascent Vehicles, and g-Ruggedized payloads like ChipSats. Recently, we have begun pursuing business opportunities related to using these technologies to provide resource prospecting services for Off-World bodies that include the Moon, Mars, and asteroids.\r\nNew Ascent Education's MISSION: SubSpace is a broadcaster-led, virtual portal-driven, in-classroom mission experience around the launch and atmospheric descent of ChipSats. We work closely with a 501(c)(3) non-profit started by our founders, Space Explorers for Education, to provide aerospace-related STEM tools, experiences, and support for K-12 education worldwide.\r\nJob Description\r\nNew Ascent's college technical internship program is designed to provide students with a meaningful, hands-on introduction to careers in the space technology sector while advancing company initiatives. Our overall goals are:\r\nProvide interns with a positive and professional working experience in the space industry\r\nTailor project-based assignments to each intern's field of study that helps them translate classroom knowledge into valuable engineering work products\r\nBuild confidence and interest that encourages long-term participation in the aerospace workforce\r\nNew Ascent is seeking a Software/Firmware Engineering Intern to:\r\nSupport activities for aerospace prototypes and Off-World Resource Prospecting Test Beds, including development of software and firmware for ChipSats, rover/drone subsystems, mission operations tools, and other test bed related platforms\r\nAssist with embedded code development, sensor data handling, communications interfaces, and control logic\r\nContribute to software testing, debugging, simulation, and documentation\r\nHelp develop scripts or tools for data analysis, automation, and visualization\r\nContribute to engineering reviews, team meetings, and status updates\r\nEducation Requirements\r\nNote: This internship is supported by funding from the Maryland Lighthouse Industries and AI Internship Program and some of the items below are requirements of the program.\r\nEnrolled or within two years of graduation from a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate Degree Program in a technical field\r\nUndergraduate candidates should have completed or expect to be complete with their Junior year of study by the internship start date\r\nEnrolled in and attending a Maryland institution of higher education and/or a Maryland resident\r\nGPA of 3.0 or better in relevant technical coursework\r\nExperience Requirements\r\nCurrent undergraduate or graduate student in software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a closely related field\r\nCoursework or project experience in areas such as programming, embedded systems, firmware, data structures, robotics, or controls\r\nFamiliarity with programming languages such as Python, C, C++, or similar\r\nPreferred: experience with microcontrollers, sensor interfacing, simulation tools, data visualization, and Git/version control\r\nRole Logistics\r\nProjected Start Date: Late May / Early June\r\nProjected End Date: Mid / Late August\r\nFlexible work hours with a minimum of 32 hours/week\r\nMinimum Total Hours: 400 hours\r\nPhysical Location of the Work: New Ascent's Crofton, MD Office\r\nHybrid work environment; two mandatory in-office days per week, typically Tuesday and Friday\r\nPeriodic travel to New Ascent's BaySTAR Test Range on Maryland's Eastern Shore\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"New Ascent","rawCompany":"new ascent","city":"Crofton","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T09:06:26.214Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-3021.00","title":"Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians","slug":"aerospace-engineering-and-operations-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Technical Intern - Software/Firmware Engineer","description":"Technical Intern – Software/Firmware Engineer\r\nRecruitment began on March 22, 2026\r\nand the job listing Expires on April 22, 2026\r\nCompany Overview\r\nNew Ascent is a hybrid Aerospace-EdTech business operating out of Crofton, Maryland. 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