RF Engineering Intern for Space Ground Stations

Northwood Space; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space in Torrance, CA invites an enthusiastic RF Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to help design next‑gen ground stations and optimize RF performance.

You will collaborate with electrical, RF, mechanical, manufacturing, and software engineers, gaining hands‑on experience from concept to production, including prototypes, testing, and data analysis.

This internship offers exposure to regulatory considerations and cross‑functional teamwork in a fast‑growing space infrastructure company.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Basic knowledge of transmission line theory and Smith chart.
• Experience in Python or another language for data analysis.
• 1+ year experience in antenna, RF, or electrical design, fabrication, and test including lab work and university projects.

Responsibilities

• Support RF hardware design and improvements for performance and reliability.
• Fabricate and characterize prototypes for antennas and RF circuits.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to test RF performance.
• Provide technical support for regulatory and site operations.

Skills

RF design

Python

Antenna theory

Lab testing

Transmission lines

Education

Pursuing Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Altium

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Northwood Space in Torrance, CA invites an enthusiastic RF Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to help design next‑gen ground stations and optimize RF performance.

You will collaborate with electrical, RF, mechanical, manufacturing, and software engineers, gaining hands‑on experience from concept to production, including prototypes, testing, and data analysis.

This internship offers exposure to regulatory considerations and cross‑functional teamwork in a fast‑growing space infrastructure company.