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AI & Internal Tools Software Engineer - Summer Internship 2027

Inversion Space · Playa Vista, California, United States

Posted Oct 19, 2026

Est. total comp~$40/hr

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Advanced Reentry Technologies

Who We Are:

Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology to enable next-generation capabilities from space. By combining high-performance materials, precision aerodynamics, and mission-driven autonomy, Inversion is transforming reentry into an operational capability for an entirely new class of missions.

The company’s highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and other national security missions that require precise, controlled flight through the atmosphere. Arc creates an entirely new transportation domain, unlocking unprecedented speed and global reach.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Inversion designs, manufactures, and integrates its spacecraft under one roof, enabling the company to move rapidly from concept to flight. The company is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, with customers across the U.S. government and commercial space industry.

Position Overview:

As an AI & Internal Tools Software Engineering Intern at Inversion, you will help build the software products that enable our engineering and business teams to move faster, work smarter, and solve complex problems. You will develop internal applications, automation platforms, and AI-enabled tools that directly improve how we design, manufacture, and operate next-generation spacecraft. …

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Education: Enrolled in or recently finished a bachelor's program

Skills and tools: Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, Go

Preferred 6 items

Node.js

Skills and tools: Linux, Docker, React, Node.js

Clearance and work authorization: US person (ITAR / export control), US citizenship

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Customer-facing work
GIS and remote sensing
Geology basics
Image processing
Statistics and ML

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