About the role#
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Mechanical Engineer Intern for the Navigation, Intelligence, and Connectivity (NIC) division. You will work on-site in McClellan, California, during the summer of 2027. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks.
What you'll do#
- Assist senior engineers with the design, analysis, and iteration of navigation and mission-support hardware.
- Use software including SolidWorks, ANSYS, and MATLAB/Simulink to perform dimensional, material, and vibration analyses.
- Fabricate test articles using 3-D printing, CNC machining, and other rapid prototyping methods.
- Conduct thermal, structural, and environmental laboratory tests to ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards.
- Create assembly instructions, bills of materials, and detailed design documentation.
- Coordinate with avionics and software teams to ensure mechanical interfaces are safe and functional.
- Help track project costs, schedules, and risks.
- Participate in design reviews and update models based on team feedback.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- You must be enrolled as a full-time student for the Fall 2027 semester.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Experience with CAD design and modeling for aerospace components.
- Familiarity with structural testing protocols and finite element analysis.
- Knowledge of additive manufacturing processes and rapid prototyping tools.
- Understanding of AS9100, MIL STD 810, or MIL STD 461 quality systems.
- Previous project or internship experience in an aerospace or defense environment.
- Preference is given to candidates with an active security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: McClellan, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, 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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