Space Ground Station Engineer Intern

Northwood; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwood is seeking a Site Engineer Intern to design, build and deploy hardware as part of our global ground station network. You’ll work hands-on with GSE, wire harnesses, and mixed electrical/mechanical systems while collaborating with engineers across disciplines.

You will relocate to Los Angeles for a 12-week summer program, gaining real-world experience on critical missions and contributing to deployment-ready hardware under guidance from mentors.

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 2027.
• Ability to work in a professional team environment, including direct communication with engineers, management, technicians, and external companies on behalf of Northwood

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!

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate program in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

GSE test setups

Wire harness design

Job description

Northwood is seeking a Site Engineer Intern to design, build and deploy hardware as part of our global ground station network. You’ll work hands-on with GSE, wire harnesses, and mixed electrical/mechanical systems while collaborating with engineers across disciplines.

You will relocate to Los Angeles for a 12-week summer program, gaining real-world experience on critical missions and contributing to deployment-ready hardware under guidance from mentors.