Software Engineer Intern — Data Infrastructure & Hardware

Software Engineer - Internship (Summer 2027) New York, NY • Los Angeles, CA • Austin, TX Software Engineering In office Intern About Nominal Nominal is building the connected test and operations platform powering the world's most advanced hardware systems, from spacecraft and autonomous vehicles to next-generation defense programs. Our platform gives hardware engineering teams a single place to ingest data, analyze performance, automate test execution, and collaborate across every phase of development, so they can move faster without sacrificing safety or precision. We're a fast-moving team that owns problems end-to-end, works across disciplines, and thrives at the intersection of hardware and software. We serve top-tier commercial and defense customers, from autonomy leaders like Anduril and Shield AI to next-generation aerospace teams like Hermeus and REGENT, and performance engineering teams like Pratt Miller Motorsports, alongside mission partners within the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force on programs where failure isn’t an option. We’re backed by Sequoia, General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and Lightspeed. Our team draws from SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, Applied Intuition, and other leading companies, united by a common mission: giving hardware engineers the tools to build the future with speed, safety, and confidence. The role We’re looking for students with solid engineering fundamentals interested in a Summer 2027 internship and on track to graduate in Summer 2028 or sooner. As a software engineering intern at Nominal, you’ll have an unparalleled opportunity to work closely with world-class engineers solving high-impact problems. As part of an early-stage company, you’ll help us grow, launch new products, and take on exciting challenges. You’ll have a front-row seat as our customers test and validate complex hardware systems like nuclear reactors, rockets, and supersonic aircraft. What you’ll do Dive deep into cutting-edge data infrastructure, focusing on high-frequency, high-volume multi-modal hardware data Design and build new features in close collaboration with our customers, often working directly with our users in the field Quickly take ownership of projects from start to finish, while receiving mentorship from our world-class engineers and domain experts Take the driver’s seat at an early-stage company, helping Nominal grow, onboarding new customers, and expanding its product offerings, while contributing to our mission of accelerating the testing and validation landscape for complex hardware systems Reach out if… You are targeting a 12-week internship in Summer 2026, full-time work starting in 2027 You have a personal passion for solving challenging problems and contributing to the future of critical infrastructure You have exceptional hands-on experience and strong core engineering skills — whether through internships, personal projects, or academic work Your peers would describe you as ambitious, resourceful, and perseverant ✨ Benefits/Perks Receive mentorship from our world-class team Trips to co-locate with the team across our different offices Free lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks A beginning-of-internship swag bag and an end-of-internship intern gift In-office hardware lab with a $250 project stipend All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here . Ready to apply? Powered by First name * Last name * Email * LinkedIn URL * Phone number * Location * Resume * Click to upload or drag and drop here Cover letter Click to upload or drag and drop here This position requires access to information and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Your responses to the questions below will be used solely to determine your eligibility under U.S. law to receive information and materials subject to U.S. export controls. 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