Software Engineer – General (new grad / early career)
Northwood Space· Torrance, CA
Posted October 27, 2026
- Experience
- 0 – 2 years
- Pay
- $120K – $140K per year
- Education
- Completed bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or related field
- Location
- Torrance, CA
- Work mode
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
About this role
Northwood Space builds modern space infrastructure and global phased array ground station networks for real-time satellite communication. This early-career role contributes to edge ground station controls, data pipelines, and cloud orchestration.
What you will do
- Design and implement control systems for ground station hardware and RF modems
- Architect and optimize high-bandwidth data movement pipelines and SD-WAN capabilities
- Lead design of distributed cloud and on-premises orchestration systems
- Develop robust customer APIs and front-end interfaces
- Build monitoring, alerting, and automated testing tools for production lines
What the employer expects
- 0-2 years of professional software development experience or project portfolio
- Completed bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or related field
- Proficiency in systems languages like Rust, Golang, Haskell, or C/C++
- Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
- Must be a US citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for ITAR export control authorizations
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $120K to $140K
- Company equity offerings
- Comprehensive benefits package
Skills
- Rust
- Golang
- Haskell
- C/C++
- Distributed Systems
- APIs
- Cloud Orchestration
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