About the role#
This is a summer 2027 internship for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering students within the Space Systems Sector. You will work on-site in New Church, Virginia, for a minimum of 10 weeks. This is a full-time, paid position requiring 40 hours of work per week.
What you'll do#
- Perform various duties across electrical and mechanical disciplines.
- Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, devices, circuits, or systems.
- Interpret engineering drawings and follow written or verbal instructions.
- Operate related equipment and conduct tests while reporting data in a prescribed format.
- Perform calibration and alignment checks.
- Make adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.
- Prepare prescribed compounds and solutions.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university.
- Commitment to be enrolled full-time in Fall 2027.
- Major in a STEM field.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Availability to work full-time for at least 10 weeks during the summer of 2027.
- Unofficial academic transcripts provided at the time of application.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: New Church, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a defense and space manufacturing company founded in 1994. It operates globally and maintains a workforce of over 86,000 employees. The company focuses on areas including autonomous systems, cyber security, space, and logistics. Its headquarters are located in Falls Church, Virginia.
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