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What is a technical operations intern?

A Technical Operations Intern is a student or recent graduate who assists with the daily technical activities that support a company’s IT infrastructure and operations. Their responsibilities often include monitoring systems, troubleshooting issues, supporting deployment processes, and collaborating with engineering or IT teams to ensure smooth technical workflows. This internship provides hands-on experience with real-world systems and technologies, preparing interns for future roles in technical operations, IT, or system administration.

What do technical operations interns do?

As a Technical Operations Intern, you can expect to be involved in a variety of projects such as monitoring system performance, assisting with troubleshooting technical issues, supporting the deployment of new tools or software updates, and documenting operational procedures. You'll often collaborate with IT, engineering, and support teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and may participate in process improvement initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience with real-world infrastructure and provides a solid foundation for understanding how technical operations support business continuity in a fast-paced environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a technical operations intern?

To thrive as a Technical Operations Intern, you typically need foundational knowledge in IT concepts, problem-solving abilities, and relevant coursework in computer science or engineering. Familiarity with troubleshooting tools, ticketing systems like Jira or ServiceNow, and basic scripting languages is often expected. Strong communication, teamwork, and a proactive attitude help interns excel when collaborating across departments or handling technical issues. These skills and qualities are crucial for efficiently supporting operational workflows and learning quickly in a dynamic technical environment.

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Supply Chain Operations Intern (2027 Summer Internship)

Northwoodspace

Torrance, CA • On-site

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • 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.

  • Assist in building dashboards, reports, and automated tracking systems to provide real-time visibility across the supply chain.


Job description

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:
We are seeking a Supply Chain Operations Intern to join our team for the summer in 2027. You will play a critical role in ensuring our satellite ground station manufacturing and deployment run smoothly and efficiently. This is a highly technical, hands-on role where you'll work with complex supply chain systems, track precision components, and optimize processes to support cutting-edge technology.
You will dive into data-driven operations, analyzing inventory, supplier performance, and logistics metrics to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement. You'll help implement automated tracking, develop dashboards, and support planning initiatives that directly influence production schedules and deployment timelines. This role provides a rare opportunity to see how operational strategy, technical requirements, and high-stakes manufacturing intersect in the fast-paced space technology sector.
Responsibilities:
  • 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.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with data to inform operational decisions.
  • Proficiency with Excel; experience with dashboards or data visualization tools is a plus.
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and operational teams.
  • Passion for space technology, manufacturing, and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience in the aerospace, satellite, telecommunications, or defense industries
  • Experience with ERP Systems (NetSuite/Oracle/SAP)
  • Proficient in SQL or advanced competency in MS Excel
  • Startup or fast-paced environment experience a plus

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.