Fleet Reliability Intern (2027 Summer Internship)

Northwood Space; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking a Fleet Reliability Intern to design, build and deploy hardware for our global network of sites. You’ll work directly with real hardware and collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep missions on schedule.

You will join a hands-on program focused on GSE, ground stations, and reliability engineering, with mentorship and opportunities to contribute to live space missions. Enrollment in an electrical or mechanical engineering degree is required, and relocation to Los

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate program in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Available to relocate to Los Angeles, CA for 12 weeks during Summer 2026.
• Able to work in a professional team environment with engineers, management and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Own ground station hardware project from inception to deployment.
• Build ground support equipment (GSE), wire harnesses, and test setups.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in ongoing site operations with urgency.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software and manufacturing engineers to finish projects.
• Learn and gain exposure to real world space mission problems.

Skills

Jack of all trades

Mechanical engineer

Electrical systems engineer

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors/Masters in EE/ME

Job description

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.

Role:

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.

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.