2027 Intern Vehicle Engineering - CA OK ND

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel required: up to 10% of the time. Secret clearance required at start.

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, employees work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today and for generations to come. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. We look for people with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join us in inventing the future.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Vehicle Engineers to join the Aeronautics Systems Intern Program. This position will be located at one of the following sites:

• Palmdale, CA
• Edwards AFB, CA
• Mojave, CA
• El Segundo, CA
• Redondo Beach, CA
• San Diego, CA
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Emerado, ND

Responsibilities

• Participate in a summer internship program to develop competencies in various engineering specializations.
• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Work from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Operate related equipment; conduct tests and report data in prescribed format.
• Perform calibration and alignment checks; make adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.
• Analyze, research, and develop structural engineering analysis packages involving metals or composite structural materials for product design or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics.
• Work in a dynamic, people-focused environment interacting with users, customers, and other developers.

Basic Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university, graduating after August 2027.
• Major in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Modeling & Simulation, Applied Mechanics, Materials/Composites or a related STEM field.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship is required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.
• Previous internship or co-op experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, interpersonal communication skills, and involvement in professional, community, or extracurricular activities.

Pay

• Undergraduate (including graduating students planning to attend/enroll in a full-time Master’s program): $17.50 – $39.00 per hour
• Master’s: $24.75 – $48.00 per hour

Pay rates are standardized based on anticipated graduation date, geographic location cost of labor, and whether the internship is technical or administrative. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.