Ground Station Hardware Intern - Real-World Impact

Northwood Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking a Fleet Reliability Intern to design, build, and deploy hardware for our global network of ground stations. You’ll work directly with real hardware, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, and external partners to deliver within a tight summer timeline.

This hands-on internship offers exposure to GSE, wire harnesses, and field deployments while developing practical skills in a fast-growing space infrastructure company.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate program in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Willingness to relocate to Los Angeles, CA for 12 weeks during Summer 2026.
• Ability to work in a professional team environment with engineers, management, technicians, and external partners on behalf of Northwood.

Responsibilities

• Own a ground station hardware 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!

Skills

Teamwork

Electrical systems

Mechanical engineering

Education

EE/ME degree (pursuing)

Job description

Northwood Space is seeking a Fleet Reliability Intern to design, build, and deploy hardware for our global network of ground stations. You’ll work directly with real hardware, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, and external partners to deliver within a tight summer timeline.

This hands-on internship offers exposure to GSE, wire harnesses, and field deployments while developing practical skills in a fast-growing space infrastructure company.