Join North Wind - Accelerating National Advantage
At North Wind, we are advancing hypersonic technologies through cutting-edge research, system development, and flight testing. Our team drives innovation in high-speed aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and mission-critical components, supporting every phase of hypersonic programs - from R&D to flight testing, if you are passionate about pushing technological boundaries in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join us.
Position Summary
North Wind is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to support the design, development, testing, and documentation of electrical equipment, control systems, and electromechanical components used in wind tunnel and hypersonic ground test facilities. Working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary project teams, the intern will gain practical experience developing custom equipment, supporting facility upgrades, and helping deliver engineering solutions that meet customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the design, development, and testing of electrical systems, control equipment, and electromechanical components.
- Support the preparation and review of engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of materials (BOMs), and electrical panel layouts.
- Assist with selecting and sizing electrical components, including relays, circuit breakers, switches, motors, and instrumentation.
- Help develop and evaluate control systems involving sensors, valves, servos, motors, and other industrial equipment.
- Support engineering calculations, electrical load assessments, and design validation activities.
- Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, technical reports, and engineering presentations.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, production, and installation teams to troubleshoot issues identified during assembly and testing.
- Participate in design reviews and project meetings to communicate progress, discuss technical challenges, and learn engineering best practices.
- Assist with project planning and tracking to help ensure engineering tasks meet schedule, budget, quality, and customer requirements.
- Support proposal development through preliminary designs, technical research, cost estimates, and engineering recommendations.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline at an accredited university.
- Coursework or academic project experience involving electrical circuits, control systems, instrumentation, power distribution, or electromechanical systems is preferred.
- Familiarity with electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical documentation is beneficial.
- Experience with CAD or electrical design software is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently when appropriate, and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a willingness to learn from experienced engineers.
- Must meet applicable U.S. Person requirements due to project security requirements.
Work Environment
This position offers exposure to engineering design, system integration, and testing in support of wind tunnel and hypersonic ground test facilities. The intern may collaborate with teams across engineering, procurement, production, and installation and may have opportunities to participate in design reviews or site visits. Some domestic or international travel may be required based on project needs.
Internship Learning Opportunities
Through this internship, students can gain practical experience in electrical system design, industrial controls, instrumentation, engineering documentation, troubleshooting, and multidisciplinary project execution while contributing to North Wind's advanced engineering programs.
North Wind is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. North Wind supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.
The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. North Wind is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline at an accredited university.
- Coursework or academic project experience involving electrical circuits, control systems, instrumentation, power distribution, or electromechanical systems.
- Familiarity with electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
- Experience with CAD or electrical design software.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently when appropriate.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn from experienced engineers.
- Must meet applicable U.S. Person requirements due to project security requirements.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Must pass pre-employment background checks and drug testing.
What We Do
North Wind Systems develops, designs, manufactures, and tests mission-critical aerospace and defense systems. Its work spans applied research and development in hypersonics, high-speed aerodynamics, air-breathing propulsion, materials, and systems integration; production of specialized test articles and components; flight-test systems; and ground-test facilities and services. It supports the full life cycle of aerospace, defense, and commercial programs, from early research through testing and evaluation.
