Software Developer Intern

Software Developer Intern

Huntsville, AL

Who We Are

Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability.

Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter—fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled software development intern to produce applications built using Unreal Engine that will be used by internal and external customers. You will be helping to develop and deploy cutting-edge simulation tools for missile defense and hypersonic vehicle applications.

Responsibilities

Your duties will include developing frontend software applications using languages such as JavaScript, React, and Python.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Python, C , React, or JavaScript.
• Pursuing a degree related to Software Engineering (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data/AI, or a related field), or equivalent practical experience
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to tackle computationally challenging design problems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Work in-person in Huntsville AL
• Junior-level or higher student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university
• Only U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance will be considered.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with mathematical, AI/ML, and data-processing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
• Familiarity with data visualization and analysis tools, including Jupyter, Matplotlib, Plotly, MATLAB, or Cesium.
• Experience or strong interest in game development frameworks such as Unreal Engine, Unity, or Godot.
• Experience or strong interest in single-page application development using tools and frameworks such as Node.js, Electron, Vite, and React, Vue, or Angular.
• Familiarity with frontend design tools and UI frameworks, including Figma, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, Ant Design, or Bootstrap.
• Experience or interest in reinforcement learning frameworks such as Stable Baselines3 (SB3), RLlib, or OpenAI Gym.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions).
• Experience working in Linux environments (Debian- or RHEL-based distributions such as Ubuntu, Red Hat, or Rocky Linux) and cross-platform development tools (e.g., WSL, Git Bash).
• Prior internship experience and/or a portfolio of personal or academic projects.
• U.S. citizen with an active SECRET clearance

How You Will Be Rewarded

We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.

Location: Huntsville, AL

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Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. A background check will be required prior to any hire.

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