Software Engineering Intern (2027 Summer Internship)

Northwood Space
Los Angeles
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 36 - 36 hourlyFunction: Software EngineeringSkills: ["Problem-solving","Collaboration","Eagerness to learn"]

Support the design, implementation, and optimization of data movement for a global phased-array ground station network. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build the data plane integrating on-prem and cloud environments for low-latency, high-throughput distribution. Help develop, test, and maintain data movement and processing pipelines, and contribute to observable, fault-tolerant systems that meet uptime requirements while gaining hands-on networking experience.

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Northwood Space
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Software Engineering Intern (2027 Summer Internship)

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Job Summary

Support the design, implementation, and optimization of data movement for a global phased-array ground station network. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build the data plane integrating on-prem and cloud environments for low-latency, high-throughput distribution. Help develop, test, and maintain data movement and processing pipelines, and contribute to observable, fault-tolerant systems that meet uptime requirements while gaining hands-on networking experience.
Location: Los Angeles
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Intern level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist in defining secure and scalable interfaces for payload data transfer.
  • •Support design and implementation of the data plane integrating on-premises and cloud environments for low-latency, high-throughput distribution.
  • •Develop, test, and maintain data movement and processing pipelines for large data volumes.
  • •Contribute to systems that are observable, fault-tolerant, and reliable to meet uptime requirements.
  • •Gain hands-on experience with networking devices and protocols, and collaborate with software/network/FPGA engineers to optimize hybrid deployments for performance and scalability.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 36 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • •Knowledge of programming languages such as Rust, C++, or Golang.
  • •Interest in systems programming, networking protocols (such as TCP/IP), and distributed systems.
  • •Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus.
  • •Exposure to CI/CD, deployment, or containerization tools (Docker, Terraform) is beneficial.
Experience:NetworkingDistributed systemsCloud infrastructureDevOpsContainerization
Education:
Skills:Problem-solvingCollaborationEagerness to learn
Tech Stack:RustC++GolangTCP/IPAWSAzureGoogle CloudDockerTerraformCI/CDContainerizationData pipelinesData movement

Company Brief

Northwood Space
Builds modern, scalable ground infrastructure and phased-array antenna systems to improve satellite-to-Earth communications, providing rapidly deployable ground stations and networking for commercial and government space missions.
Industry: Space Technology
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Funding: Series B
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 2023
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