About the role#
We are seeking a Supply Chain Operations Intern to join our team for the summer of 2027. You will play a critical role in ensuring our satellite ground station manufacturing and deployment run efficiently. This is a technical, hands-on role where you will work with complex supply chain systems, track precision components, and optimize processes to support our technology. You will analyze inventory, supplier performance, and logistics metrics to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement. This position offers an opportunity to see how operational strategy, technical requirements, and manufacturing intersect.
What you'll do#
- Support procurement, sourcing, and order tracking for high-tech components critical to ground station production.
- Monitor inventory, analyze trends, and help optimize stock to prevent production delays.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure materials meet technical specifications and quality standards.
- Analyze supplier performance, lead times, and logistics data to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Assist in building dashboards, reports, and automated tracking systems to provide real-time visibility across the supply chain.
- Help implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and mitigate operational risks.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort using data to inform operational decisions.
- Proficiency with Excel, and experience with dashboards or data visualization tools is a plus.
- Detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and operational teams.
- Passion for space technology, manufacturing, and operational excellence.
- Prior experience in the aerospace, satellite, telecommunications, or defense industries is preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP is a plus.
- Proficiency in SQL or advanced competency in MS Excel is preferred.
- Experience in a startup environment is a plus.
Location & details#
- This internship is based on-site in Los Angeles, California.
- The term is for Summer 2027.
- This is a full-time, paid position at $34 per hour.
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
About Northwood
Northwood operates within the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company maintains its headquarters in Los Angeles, California. It currently employs 175 people. This organization is privately held.
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