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Northwood Space

Embedded Software Engineering Intern (2027 Summer Internship)

Torrance, CAfulltimeinternAdded today

About this role

Northwood seeks an embedded software engineering intern to develop and test embedded Linux systems for satellite ground stations. You'll work on real production projects involving hardware integration, OTA updates, and system-level debugging while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

What you'll do

  • Develop and test software for Linux-based embedded devices
  • Contribute to embedded Linux tooling, system configuration, and user-space applications
  • Debug hardware-software integration issues with firmware and hardware engineers
  • Work with communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, USB) and lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
  • Develop and improve over-the-air software update capabilities
  • Own an internship project and present findings at the end of the term

What they're looking for

  • C, C++, Rust, or Python programming
  • Linux command-line and embedded Linux environments
  • Hardware communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB)
  • Embedded systems and microcontroller development
  • Computer architecture and operating systems fundamentals
  • Oscilloscope and logic analyzer operation
  • Git and software development workflows
  • Problem-solving and collaborative engineering
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Northwood Space

Northwood Space builds advanced ground station infrastructure for satellite communications, including phased array antennas and high-speed digital systems deployed globally. The company is hiring engineers across mechanical design, electrical systems, tooling, testing, and infrastructure to support the development and deployment of scalable satellite ground networks.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe a project where you worked with embedded systems or microcontrollers—what challenges did you face and how did you solve them?
  • Walk us through your experience with Linux environments and command-line tools. What specific tasks have you completed?
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