What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer - General (early career) position at Northwoodspace?
About Northwood :
Northwood is on a mission to transform connectivity between Earth and space, bringing the benefits of space to the masses through innovations in space communications technologies. If you're passionate about building quickly and seeing your work deployed globally with real impact, we want you at Northwood.
Job Level :
The level of this position will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. We are open to considering candidates of varying experience levels, from mid-career to principal engineers.
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.
Northwood is a full-stack company, with software development spanning everything from manufacturing to global data transfer. We seek versatile candidates who want to contribute across multiple areas while having a solid foundation in one or two core areas of focus . Key areas of focus include-but are not limited to-the following (new team members will have the opportunity to work across these areas, they aren't expected to own everything listed) :
- Edge systems (ground station)
Design and implement control systems for our ground station hardware, you will write software that interacts with everything from embedded systems to RF modems
Architect and optimize data pipelines for efficient movement of data between ground stations and various end environments
Lead the design and architecture of distributed systems which orchestrates our global ground network across both cloud and on-premises environments
Design and build robust APIs for customer and internal interactions
Create comprehensive monitoring and alerting solutions for software and infrastructure
Transform our telemetry data into actionable insights, enabling predictive diagnostics to address issues before they arise; keep our customers informed about relevant operations in real time
A global network requires global deployments, and Northwood is committed to building a secure, reliable, and stable pipeline. This infrastructure empowers our developers to deploy changes continuously-without the risk of disrupting the system or relying on 'testing in prod.'
Develop software for production line bring-up and testing
Create simulations that model satellite and network design
Basic Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
While we don't expect you to have every skill listed below, we do expect you to take ownership of one or more areas and drive decisions and implementations where your strengths lie.
Proficiency in one or more of the following :
Rust, Golang, Haskell, C / C
Domain specific skills :
Experience designing and implementing distributed systems
Experience with hardware control systems
Proficiency in architecting data pipelines for high-throughput environments
Experience in building RESTful APIs
JavaScript / TypeScript
Experience with monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
Experience with time-series databases (InfluxDB, TimescaleDB)
Experience designing / implementing simulations for physical models (think satellite orbits) or network movement
Experience designing / implementing orchestration engines for distributed nodes (think robotics, long running jobs, data pipelines, etc...)
Experience with automated testing frameworks
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual base pay is determined case-by-case and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, and technical capabilities. In addition to a competitive base salary, Northwood offers long-term incentives such as company stock, stock options, cash awards, and discretionary performance bonuses. Benefits include equity, healthcare, unlimited vacation, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities.
Additional Information
To conform to the U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be :
Equal Opportunity Employer
Northwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Northwood 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.
How to Apply
If you're excited about this role and Northwood's mission, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your detailing your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this position.
Join us at Northwood and be a part of transforming space communications technologies, bringing the benefits of space to everyone.
