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Summer Software Internship

METECS · Houston, TX

Applies on the employer's site≈$35-$60/hr

Role overview

About this opportunity

  • METECS is an engineering and applied technology company that provides high-fidelity simulation and software development for NASA's Johnson Space Center and commercial customers in the agriculture, energy, construction, and sports marketing industries.
  • Many of our solutions involve VR and AR technologies.
  • In this position you will work on a project which supports human spaceflight programs or our Internal Research and Development efforts.
  • This includes development of software for spacecraft simulations, integration with human/computer interfaces, flight computer data interfaces, custom development and integration tools, and environment simulations.

Requirements and eligibility

  • Must have a strong interest in software development and the initiative and aptitude for hands-on problem solving and troubleshooting.
  • Pursuing degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Equivalent.
  • Citizenship or lawful permanent resident required due to federal position.

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Aug 20, 2026

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Summer Software Internship Houston, TX Internship Student (College) Share METECS is an engineering and applied technology company that provides high-fidelity simulation and software development for NASA's Johnson Space Center and commercial customers in the agriculture, energy, construction, and sports marketing industries.

Many of our solutions involve VR and AR technologies. In this position you will work on a project which supports human spaceflight programs or our Internal Research and Development efforts.

This includes development of software for spacecraft simulations, integration with human/computer interfaces, flight computer data interfaces, custom development and integration tools, and environment simulations.

Must have a strong interest in software development and the initiative and aptitude for hands-on problem solving and troubleshooting. Required: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Pursuing degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Equivalent. Desired: • Software development in a Linux environment. • Good working knowledge of C++ and Python.

• Experience using infrastructure tools for source control, unit testing, issue tracking, and continuous integration. Citizenship or lawful permanent resident required due to federal position.

About METECS: ​ We are a high-performance team providing advanced engineering, software, and simulation solutions for government (including NASA) and other commercial customers utilizing a wide variety of in-house, commercial, and open-source technologies.

Our specialties include robotics automation, hardware/software integration, immersive computer graphics, XR systems and advanced web-based tools. METECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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