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About the role
Assist in designing components for product lines, structures, mechanisms, environmental systems, and ground support equipment (GSE) for satellite ground stations, focusing on performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Contribute to the design of tooling for fabrication and assembly processes, including test fixtures and weldments.
What they're looking for
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- Basic understanding of mechanical design principles, including thermal management, materials selection, and structural analysis
- Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or similar) for 3D modeling and drafting
- Strong interest in manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability
- Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to innovative hardware projects
- Experience with Siemens NX for 3D modeling, assembly, and drafting
More about this role
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.
Northwood is seeking a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer Intern to join our dynamic team, assisting in the design of structures, systems, tooling, and other products for our ground station antennas. This internship will provide hands-on experience in designing and developing hardware that will be deployed globally, as well as fabrication and assembly tooling, test fixtures, and more. You will work closely with RF engineers, electrical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and software engineers under the guidance of senior team members.
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