About the role#
This is a summer 2027 internship opportunity within the Advanced Weapons team at our Northridge, California facility. You will work on-site as part of our Weapon Systems Division. This is a full-time, paid position.
What you'll need#
- You must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university, pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- You must be enrolled full-time for the Fall 2027 semester.
- Your major must be Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
- You must be available to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks during the summer of 2027.
- You must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher is preferred.
We prefer candidates with experience or coursework in the following areas:
- Creating technical documentation, including procedures, test plans, and test reports.
- Materials characterization and common destructive materials tests.
- Understanding corrosion.
- Working with paints, sealants, and adhesives.
- Experience in a lab environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Northridge, California.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Travel: Up to 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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