About the role#
Northrop Grumman is seeking Parts, Materials, and Process Engineering interns for our Strategic Deterrent Systems Division in Roy, Utah. This is a full-time, paid internship for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Analyze part and material requests against program requirements.
- Review designs to ensure they meet program parts and materials standards.
- Perform parts management tasks.
- Learn how parts and materials are procured and qualified.
- Identify material properties or processes required for specific design applications.
- Research and identify alternate or substitute parts.
- Review and write material or part specification documents.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited university, with plans to remain enrolled in Fall 2027.
- A major in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
- U.S. citizenship to satisfy requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher is preferred.
- An active Secret Security Clearance or higher is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Roy, Utah.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Pay Range: $23.00 to $29.00 per hour for Bachelor students and $32.75 to $35.50 per hour for Master students.
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.
How to get in at Northrop Grumman
Securing an internship at Northrop Grumman requires speed because the volume of applicants is high. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first, early applicants get seen before the pile grows. Being in that first wave matters when recruiters are sorting through thousands of resumes. You gain a distinct advantage by getting your materials in front of human eyes while the requisition is still fresh. Beyond timing, you should aim to connect with the people actually hiring for the team. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company's roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the role or a referral, which materially improves response rates. A brief, professional message to a recruiter can help you stand out from the automated queue.
