RF Engineering Intern — Ground Station Prototyping

Northwood Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

On-site facilities

Job summary

Northwood Space in Torrance, CA is seeking an enthusiastic RF Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join our team. You will assist in designing the next generation of ground stations and support RF efforts, gaining hands-on experience across RF hardware and systems.

You will collaborate with electrical, RF, mechanical, manufacturing, and software engineers, contributing to the development process from concept to production and learning how to optimize performance, reliability, and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Basic knowledge of transmission line theory and use of the 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 the design and development of new RF hardware, as well as improvements to existing designs for enhanced performance and reliability
• Assist in the fabrication and characterization of prototypes for antennas, feeds, and active RF circuits
• Work closely with hardware and software engineers to test and troubleshoot integrated RF performance
• Provide technical support to colleagues in regulatory and site operations

Job description

Northwood Space in Torrance, CA is seeking an enthusiastic RF Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join our team. You will assist in designing the next generation of ground stations and support RF efforts, gaining hands-on experience across RF hardware and systems.

You will collaborate with electrical, RF, mechanical, manufacturing, and software engineers, contributing to the development process from concept to production and learning how to optimize performance, reliability, and