Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions. If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.
Role:
Northwood Space is seeking an enthusiastic RF Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join our team in Torrance. As an intern, you’ll assist in designing the next generation of ground stations and support the RF team’s efforts in optimizing performance, reliability, and manufacturability. You’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside electrical, RF, mechanical, manufacturing, and software engineers, contributing to the development process from concept to production.
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
Minimum 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
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Experience with PCB design in a tool such as Altium
Experience working closely with mechanical and manufacturing engineers in translating analyzed design to machinable components
Familiarity with RF test equipment, such as network analyzers and spectrum analyzers, including how they work
Experience analyzing antenna systems in the lab (s-parameters, isolation, radiation patterns, propagation effects, etc)
Familiarity with 3D EM simulation tools such as CST, HFSS, ADS, FEKO, Microwave Office, etc.
Additional Information:
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Basic knowledge of transmission line theory and Smith chart use
- Experience using Python or another programming language for data analysis
- At least one year of experience in antenna, RF, or electrical design, fabrication, and testing, including laboratory work or university projects
- Experience with PCB design using a tool such as Altium
- Experience collaborating with mechanical and manufacturing engineers to translate analyzed designs into machinable components
- Familiarity with RF test equipment, including network analyzers and spectrum analyzers
- Experience analyzing antenna systems in a laboratory, including S-parameters, isolation, radiation patterns, and propagation effects
- Familiarity with 3D electromagnetic simulation tools such as CST, HFSS, ADS, FEKO, or Microwave Office
Northwood Space Corp Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Job postings consistently cite “comprehensive” or “platinum” medical, dental, and vision coverage, with some roles indicating employer-covered premiums at little to no cost. Several listings explicitly reference fully covered plans.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Multiple listings consistently mention equity or stock options alongside base pay, with some noting potential performance bonuses. Equity is presented as a standard component across many roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Listings cite flexible or unlimited PTO, and some specify a defined paid holiday calendar (e.g., about 10 holidays). Time-off provisions are repeatedly referenced across postings.
Northwood Space Corp Insights
What We Do
The space segment has become critical infrastructure. It powers everything from GPS and climate monitoring to missile warning and global broadband. But the ground segment hasn’t kept up. Most ground networks today were designed for science missions, not for the scale, urgency, or diversity of today’s space economy. At Northwood, we’re building a global, software-defined ground network from the ground up — designed to scale as fast as the missions it supports.
Why Work With Us
Just like cloud infrastructure transformed software development, we believe shared ground infrastructure will transform space operations. We’re making it possible for any operator to move space-based data quickly, securely, and reliably back to Earth.
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