Software Engineer Intern - Networking & Data Pipelines

Northwood; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to support the design, implementation, and optimization of data movement within our global ground station network infrastructure.

You'll collaborate with software, network, and FPGA engineers to build scalable, observable, and fault-tolerant systems, focusing on low-latency, high-throughput data distribution and hybrid deployments across on-premises and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Rust, C++, Golang.
• Interest in systems programming, networking protocols (such as TCP/IP), and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus
• Exposure to continuous integration, deployment, or containerization tools (Docker, Terraform) is beneficial
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an eagerness to learn and grow in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining secure and scalable interfaces for payload data transfer, focusing on simplicity and extensibility
• Work with teams to support the design and implementation of Northwood's data plane, integrating on-premises and cloud environments for low-latency, high-throughput data distribution
• Participate in developing, testing, and maintaining data movement and processing pipelines capable of managing large volumes of data
• Contribute to creating a system that is observable, fault-tolerant, and reliable to meet Northwood's uptime requirements
• Gain hands-on experience with networking devices and protocols
• Collaborate with other software, network, and FPGA engineers to optimize Northwood's hybrid network and software deployments for performance and scalability

Skills

Rust

C++

Golang

Systems programming

Networking protocols

Distributed systems

Education

Pursuing CS/SE degree

Tools

Docker

Terraform

Job description

Northwood Space is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to support the design, implementation, and optimization of data movement within our global ground station network infrastructure.

You'll collaborate with software, network, and FPGA engineers to build scalable, observable, and fault-tolerant systems, focusing on low-latency, high-throughput data distribution and hybrid deployments across on-premises and cloud environments.