Embedded Systems Intern: Linux, OTA, Hardware Interface

Northwood Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Intern to join our team in Los Angeles. You will work with hardware, firmware, and software engineers to develop and test embedded systems that power our ground stations.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with embedded Linux, hardware interfaces, and end-to-end system development, including OTA updates and testing on real hardware. You’ll collaborate across FPGA, electrical, firmware, and software disciplines, own an internship project,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience programming in C, C++, Rust, Python, or a similar language through coursework, projects, research, or previous internships
• Familiarity with Linux environments and command-line tools
• Understanding of fundamental computer architecture and operating system concepts
• Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, or hardware/software interaction
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies
• Ability to work collaboratively in a hands-on engineering environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and test software for Linux-based embedded devices
• Contribute to embedded Linux tooling, system configuration, and user-space applications
• Help develop and improve over-the-air (OTA) software update capabilities
• Debug software and hardware integration issues alongside firmware and hardware engineers
• Work with common hardware communication interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and USB
• Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters to troubleshoot systems
• Write tests and documentation to improve the reliability and maintainability of embedded systems
• Collaborate with FPGA, electrical, firmware, and software engineers on system integration
• Own an internship project and present your work and learnings at the end of the internship

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Python

Linux

Embedded systems

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Yocto

PetaLinux

I2C

SPI

UART

USB

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Git

Job description

Northwood Space is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Intern to join our team in Los Angeles. You will work with hardware, firmware, and software engineers to develop and test embedded systems that power our ground stations.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with embedded Linux, hardware interfaces, and end-to-end system development, including OTA updates and testing on real hardware. You’ll collaborate across FPGA, electrical, firmware, and software disciplines, own an internship project,