Software Engineer Intern - January 2027

Westmag is committed to building and scaling in the U.S. to serve the global market. For more information, visit westmag.com http://westmag.com.

About the Internship & Co-op Program

Westmag offers exciting Internship and Co-op opportunities for students eager to gain hands-on experience in the fields of engineering, operations, product development and business functions. Interns and co-op students will work closely with full time engineers, contributing to impactful projects that support Westmag's mission to innovate in drone motor manufacturing.

Role Description

- Work alongside the software team to build and maintain internal web applications and services that support Westmag’s engineering and manufacturing operations.

- Develop full-stack features using TypeScript, React, and Node.js, backed by PostgreSQL databases.

- Help containerize, deploy, and operate services on AWS, including improving CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.

- Support integrations between factory equipment, test stations and software systems, including data collection and monitoring.

- Write automated tests, contribute to code reviews and technical documentation, and take on research tasks as assigned.

- Collaborate with engineering, operations and production teams to turn real factory needs into working software.

Eligibility & Qualifications

- Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related undergraduate or graduate program.

- Strong interest in robotics, drone technology, manufacturing or technology startups.

- Previous internship, personal projects or project-based student org experience (Formula SAE, Rocketry, Design Build Fly, hackathons, etc.).

- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

- Good communication skills and willingness to learn.

- Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship/co-op period.

Technical Skills

- Strong TypeScript/JavaScript skills; comfortable with React and Node.js.

- Experience with SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred).

- Fluency with Git and the command line; Linux basics.

- Familiarity with Docker and container-based deployment.

- AWS fundamentals (ECS, RDS, IAM, CloudFront/ALB); Terraform a plus.

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar).

- Networking basics: DNS, TLS/certificates, subnets, firewalls, and VPN.

Nice to Have

- Experience with MQTT or other industrial/IoT protocols.

- Experience writing automated tests (unit, integration, or end-to-end).

Westmag is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.