Intern – Fleet Support Engineering

SES Satellites

Intern in Aircraft Fleet Support team responsible for troubleshooting Intelsat airborne systems. Engage with Operations and Engineering teams to drive defect resolution and improve processes.

Posted 6/2/2026internshipChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a key role in the Aircraft Fleet Support team
Troubleshoot remote and on-site issues of the Intelsat airborne systems
Work closely with Operations, Development, and System Engineering to understand product functionality and drive defect resolution
Evaluate system designs in partnerships with Aircraft Engineering
Engage with the reliability and Quality teams to identify different hardware defects
Manage 24X7 support of systemic aircraft issues as related to the Intelsat airborne system
Review and redline installation documents and procedures
Proactively identify, develop, and drive opportunities to improve processes and tools
Troubleshoot and resolve systemic aircraft issues
Create, review, and modify maintenance manuals, fault isolation manuals, Service bulletins
Proactively identify defects by reviewing system data logs
Drive root cause analysis and corrective action
Achieve and exceed Performance KPIs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Avionics experience
Ability to address and troubleshoot problems associated with aircraft-based equipment
Familiar with RF and CDMA based systems
Familiar with Satellite based systems
Has used electronic test equipment before
Strong skills in reading electrical schematics
Knowledge with aircraft wiring (power, data bus, discrete I/O, Quadrax)
Experience with avionics and flight systems
Excellent communication skills
Nice to have: FAA Airframe & Power Plant Certifications
Wi-Fi and wired Ethernet familiarity
Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems
Experience with IP networking
FAA, RTCA & ARINC standards and regulations familiarity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Awesome benefits including PTO, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
Fun, diverse, and inclusive culture

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Avionics experienceTroubleshooting aircraft-based equipmentRF systemsCDMA systemsSatellite systemsElectronic test equipmentReading electrical schematicsAircraft wiringIP networkingLinux operating system

Soft Skills

Excellent communication skills

Certifications

FAA Airframe & Power Plant Certifications