Fleet Reliability Intern (2027 Summer Internship)

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company developing advanced communications technology and a global network of phased array ground stations for satellite missions. The Fleet Reliability Intern will design, build, test, and deploy electrical and mechanical ground station hardware while supporting site operations and collaborating with internal engineering teams and external partners.

What you'll do:

• Own a ground station hardware (electrical and mechanical) project from inception, through design, production, and field deployment
• Get hands on experience building complex ground support equipment (GSE), wire harnesses, and GSE test setups
• Support ongoing critical site operations with customer serving ground stations around the world. Identify, troubleshoot, and solve issues with urgency
• Work closely with your mentor, electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers to see your projects through to completion
• Learn a ton and get exposure to real world problems!

What they're looking for:

• Enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate level program in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
• Ability to relocate to Los Angeles, CA for 12-weeks during Summer 2026
• Ability to work in a professional team environment, including direct communication with engineers, management, technicians, and external companies on behalf of Northwood
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• GPA of 3.5 or above
• Prior applicable experience, outside of the classroom, in designing, building, and testing complex electrical and mechanical systems
• Involvement in competitions and leadership: FSAE, rocket clubs, robotics clubs, IEEE, college athletics, etc

Benefits:

• Get hands on experience building complex ground support equipment (GSE), wire harnesses, and GSE test setups.
• Work closely with your mentor, electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers to see your projects through to completion.
• Learn a ton and get exposure to real world problems!