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Northwood Space

Software Engineering Intern (2027 Summer Internship)

Torrance, CAfulltimeinternAdded today

About this role

Northwood Space seeks a Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support the design and implementation of data movement systems within a global ground station network infrastructure. You'll work on secure, scalable interfaces and distributed data pipelines that handle high-throughput satellite communications across hybrid on-premises and cloud environments.

What you'll do

  • Define secure and scalable interfaces for payload data transfer
  • Design and implement data plane systems integrating on-premises and cloud environments
  • Develop, test, and maintain data movement and processing pipelines for high-volume data
  • Build observable, fault-tolerant systems meeting uptime requirements
  • Gain hands-on experience with networking devices and protocols
  • Collaborate with software, network, and FPGA engineers on hybrid network optimization

What they're looking for

  • Rust, C++, or Golang programming
  • Systems programming and distributed systems design
  • TCP/IP and networking protocols
  • Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
  • Containerization and CI/CD tools (Docker, Terraform)
  • Problem-solving and collaborative development
  • Data pipeline design and optimization
  • Fault tolerance and reliability patterns
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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

  • Walk us through a distributed system you've designed or studied—what were the key challenges around reliability and scalability?
  • How would you approach designing an interface for secure payload data transfer that prioritizes both simplicity and extensibility?
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