About the role#
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join the Machining and Fabrication Manufacturing Engineering Team in Charlottesville, Virginia. This full-time summer internship focuses on developing and maintaining technical solutions for machined and fabricated components. You will work directly with shop floor teams to support production and improve manufacturing processes.
What you'll do#
- Design sequences of operations and specify procedures for the fabrication of parts, tools, and equipment.
- Develop and maintain technical solutions using milling, sheet metal, welding, hydraulic assembly, painting, finishing, and forming equipment.
- Perform continuous improvement activities to drive cost and schedule savings.
- Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans using industry-standard techniques.
- Provide guidance to engineering teams on design concepts and specification requirements to optimize equipment usage.
- Interface with operators, cell supervisors, and manufacturing leadership to report metrics and resolve production issues.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in a STEM field or related discipline.
- Must be enrolled full-time in Fall 2027.
- Available to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks during Summer 2027.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special access.
- Preferred: Experience with CAD and CAM software.
- Preferred: Experience with manufacturing or process design of machined and fabricated components from raw material.
- Preferred: Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlottesville, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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