Space Tech Supply Chain Operations Intern

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

Job summary

Northwood Space, a modern space infrastructure company, seeks a Supply Chain Operations Intern for the 2027 summer. You will support procurement, track inventory, and analyze supplier performance to ensure smooth ground-station production and deployment.

You’ll build dashboards, optimize stock, and work with engineering teams on specs and quality. The role offers hands-on exposure to high-tech manufacturing in a fast-paced space technology environment, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in a supply chain/operations-related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision ability.
• Proficient with Excel; dashboards or data visualization experience is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration with technical and operations teams.
• Interest in space technology, manufacturing, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement, sourcing, and order tracking for high-tech components.
• Monitor inventory, analyze trends, and optimize stock to prevent delays.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to meet specs and quality standards.
• Analyze supplier performance, lead times, and logistics data for risk/opportunity.
• Assist in building dashboards, reports, and automated tracking for real-time visibility.
• Help implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven

Excel proficiency

Dashboards/Data visualization

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

SQL

Excel

ERP Systems (NetSuite/Oracle/SAP)

Job description

Northwood Space, a modern space infrastructure company, seeks a Supply Chain Operations Intern for the 2027 summer. You will support procurement, track inventory, and analyze supplier performance to ensure smooth ground-station production and deployment.

You’ll build dashboards, optimize stock, and work with engineering teams on specs and quality. The role offers hands-on exposure to high-tech manufacturing in a fast-paced space technology environment, with opportunities to contribute to