About the role#
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineer intern to join the Integration and Test (I&T) team in Gilbert, Arizona. This is a full-time, paid summer 2027 internship. You will work directly with space vehicle systems and their supporting hardware.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to Integration and Test activities for space vehicle systems.
- Assist in developing test procedures, processes, software, and hardware designs.
- Conduct testing on space flight hardware while ensuring safety and adherence to requirements.
- Analyze test results to verify that hardware is healthy and operating as expected.
- Collaborate within a team responsible for all I&T activities for the assigned space vehicle.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Must be enrolled full-time for the Fall 2027 semester.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Experience with Creo or other CAD software.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to manage projects and drive tasks to completion.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Technical attention to detail demonstrated in past projects.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher is preferred.
- Experience with FEMAP analysis is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Gilbert, Arizona.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
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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