About the role#
This is a full-time Industrial Engineering internship based in Elkridge, Maryland. You will join the Life Cycle Sustainment Operations Engineering Team for the Summer 2027 term. This position requires working on-site for at least 10 weeks.
What you'll do#
- Assist with routing updates and the development of standards.
- Support the expansion of Life Cycle Sustainment Operations through facility moves and build-outs.
- Design machine arrangements within plant facilities to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Research methods to improve data collection for Request for Proposal (RFP) inputs.
- Utilize and develop data analytics tools.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in Industrial, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
- You must be enrolled in school for the Fall 2027 semester.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks during the summer.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Proficiency in MS Office software.
- Experience with CAD software and the ability to interpret technical drawings.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher is preferred.
- Experience with 3D modeling in Unigraphics/NX, Teamcenter Manufacturing, and Manufacturing Process Planning is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Elkridge, MD
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: On-site
- Travel: Approximately 10% of the time
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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