Senior Software Engineer (Prism)

Northwoodspace; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwoodspace is a modern space infrastructure company delivering real-time connectivity worldwide. As a Software Engineer, you will own and optimize the global service connecting customers to our satellite network. You will work on ground station control, monitoring, and orchestration across distributed nodes.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, deep technical ownership, and building scalable systems with real-time performance at scale.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or related major.
• Knowledge of API design, authentication, and access control best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control systems for our ground station hardware, writing software that interfaces with embedded systems to RF modems.
• Create comprehensive monitoring and alerting solutions for software and infrastructure.
• Design and implement software that orchestrates our global antenna network and data plane.

Skills

API design

authentication

access control

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Math

Tools

Rust

Python

C/C++

Systemd

CI/CD

Containerization

Job description

About Northwood: Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. We are building a global network of phased array and parabolic ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions. If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.

Role:

As a Software Engineer at Northwood, you will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and optimizing the global service that delivers connectivity to our customers. You will have ownership over key areas - ranging from control of our antenna systems to the customer APIs that enable booking time on our network. An ideal candidate is someone who likes to work across areas of responsibility and can dive deep into high priority challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement control systems for our ground station hardware, you will write software that interacts with everything from embedded systems to RF modems
• Create comprehensive monitoring and alerting solutions for software and infrastructure
• Design and implement software that orchestrates our global antenna network and data plane

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Completed bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or other related major
• Knowledge of API design, authentication, and access control best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of network programming and IP protocols
• Proficiency in one or more of the following:
  • Rust, python, C/C++
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with systemd service development
• Knowledge of UI/UX best practices
• Experience with containerization and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with automated testing frameworks
• Experience with global software operations
• Experience designing/implementing orchestration engines for distributed nodes (think robotics, long running jobs, data pipelines, etc...)

Additional Information:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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