Infrastructure Engineer

Northwood Space, a pioneering company in space communications technology, is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join their mission of transforming earth-space connectivity. This role is perfect for a mid-level engineer with 2-4 years of experience who wants to make a real impact in the space industry.

The position focuses on building and maintaining the company's observability infrastructure and ensuring reliable operations of their global space communications network. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing robust monitoring systems, managing CI/CD pipelines, and working with cloud infrastructure on AWS. You'll use tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, GitLab, and various observability platforms to create and maintain scalable systems.

The role offers significant growth opportunities in a fast-paced startup environment. You'll work alongside experienced engineers to establish best practices for monitoring and incident response. The position requires strong technical skills in containerization, cloud platforms, and programming (particularly Python), combined with the ability to thrive in a dynamic startup culture.

Benefits include competitive compensation ($108K-$140K), equity options, comprehensive healthcare, flexible vacation, and retirement plans. The position is based in Los Angeles, CA, and requires on-site presence. Due to space technology export regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or eligible for necessary authorizations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about space technology and infrastructure engineering to join a company that's actively working to bring the benefits of space to the masses. You'll be at the forefront of building and maintaining critical infrastructure that supports space communications technology, making a tangible impact on the future of space connectivity.