About the role#
This is a full-time internship opportunity for a Structural / Electromechanical Engineer based in Redondo Beach, California. You will join the Western Region Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering discipline to work on mechanical, electronic, and electrotechnical projects. This position requires 40 hours of work per week for at least 10 weeks during the summer of 2027. Relocation assistance may be available for this role.
What you'll do#
- Define preliminary requirements and create conceptual, layout, and detailed designs.
- Perform analysis and manage drawing releases.
- Present design reviews.
- Support the fabrication, integration, and testing of mechanisms, deployable systems, and opto-mechanical systems for space applications.
- Apply research to the planning, development, and testing of mechanical or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, and machines.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited university.
- Must be enrolled as a student in Fall 2027.
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher is preferred.
- Previous internship or co-op experience is preferred.
- Participation in professional, community, or extracurricular activities is preferred.
- Interest in working within a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Redondo Beach, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Travel: Approximately 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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