Fleet Reliability Intern (2027 Summer Internship)
About The Position
Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions. If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it. Northwood is looking for a Fleet Reliability Intern who will design, build and deploy hardware that will be part of our global network of sites. You’ll be working directly with real hardware, and the choices you make will have a lasting impact on our operations and business. We’re looking for a versatile candidate, who can be a jack-of-all trades mechanical engineer, electrical systems engineer, and builder. You will partner closely with external companies and cross-functional internal teams to complete your project on a tight timeline.
Requirements
- 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
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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