About the role#
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join the Life Cycle Sustainment Operations Engineering Team in Elkridge, Maryland. This is a full-time, paid summer internship for the 2027 season.
What you'll do#
- Help design manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for equipment installation, machining, material handling, and assemblies.
- Assist in processing documentation for new and existing systems related to Bonding, Mechanical Fabrication, Coating, and Additive Manufacturing.
- Write first drafts of repair procedures.
- Maintain work instructions.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university, with plans to remain enrolled in Fall 2027.
- Major in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering.
- Availability to work full-time for at least 10 weeks during Summer 2027.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special access.
- Fluency in MS Office software.
- Experience with CAD software and the ability to understand basic technical drawings.
- Preferred: Cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
- Preferred: 3D modeling experience in Unigraphics/NX.
- Preferred: Experience with the Teamcenter Manufacturing tool suite and Manufacturing Process Planning.
Location & details#
- Location: Elkridge, Maryland.
- 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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