About the role#
Northrop Grumman is seeking interns for the Parts, Materials, and Process Engineering team in Roy, Utah. You will join the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division to support defense and space manufacturing projects. This is a full-time position for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Analyze part and material requests to ensure they meet program requirements.
- Review designs for compliance with established parts and materials standards.
- Perform parts management tasks and learn how components are procured and qualified.
- Identify material properties or processes required for specific design applications.
- Research and identify alternate or substitute parts.
- Review and draft material or part specification documents.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university.
- Continued full-time enrollment in Fall 2027.
- A major in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
- U.S. citizenship, as you must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.70 or higher is preferred.
- An active Secret Security Clearance or higher is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Roy, Utah.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: Bachelor’s students earn $23.00 to $29.00 per hour, and Master’s students earn $32.75 to $35.50 per hour.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
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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