Full-Stack Software Intern – Robotics & Drones

Westmag; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Westmag, a U.S.-based drone motor and actuator manufacturer, offers an Internship/Co-op in software engineering in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will work closely with senior engineers on internal web apps and services that support aggressive manufacturing goals.

You’ll build full-stack features with TypeScript, React, and Node.js, connect to PostgreSQL, and help deploy on AWS with CI/CD pipelines. Collaboration with teams is essential for turning factory needs into real software.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related undergraduate or graduate program.
• Strong interest in robotics, drone technology, manufacturing or technology startups.
• Previous internship, personal projects or project-based student org experience (Formula SAE, Rocketry, Design Build Fly, hackathons, etc.).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship/co‑op period.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the software team to build and maintain internal web applications and services that support Westmag’s engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Develop full-stack features using TypeScript, React, and Node.js, backed by PostgreSQL databases.
• Help containerize, deploy, and operate services on AWS, including improving CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.
• Support integrations between factory equipment, test stations and software systems, including data collection and monitoring.
• Write automated tests, contribute to code reviews and technical documentation, and take on research tasks as assigned.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and production teams to turn real factory needs into working software.

Skills

TypeScript/JavaScript

React

Node.js

SQL

PostgreSQL

Git

Linux basics

Docker

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

Networking basics

Education

Currently enrolled in CS/Software Engineering or related program

Tools

Docker

Terraform

GitHub Actions

AWS (ECS/RDS/IAM)

Job description

Westmag, a U.S.-based drone motor and actuator manufacturer, offers an Internship/Co-op in software engineering in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will work closely with senior engineers on internal web apps and services that support aggressive manufacturing goals.

You’ll build full-stack features with TypeScript, React, and Node.js, connect to PostgreSQL, and help deploy on AWS with CI/CD pipelines. Collaboration with teams is essential for turning factory needs into real software.