Embedded Software Engineering Intern (2027 Summer Internship)

Northwood Space · Engineering

Pay: $36 per hour
Where: Torrance, CA
Posted: Aug 29

Come help build the embedded systems powering Northwood’s next-generation ground stations! As an Embedded Software Engineering Intern, you’ll work alongside our hardware, firmware, and software engineers to develop and test embedded systems that connect our hardware and software platforms.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on real systems, contribute to production-relevant projects, and gain hands-on experience with embedded Linux, hardware interfaces, and system-level development. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working close to the hardware, solving challenging technical problems, and learning how complex systems are built from the ground up.

What you'd do

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

What they want

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

About Northwood Space · Engineering

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 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.