Fleet Reliability Intern (2027 Summer Internship)

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!
• Basic Qualifications:
• 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
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 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.
• Additional Information:
• If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
• 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.
• Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space 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.