2026 Part-Time Mechanical Engineering Intern - Chandler AZ

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an internship for Mechanical Engineering in its Space sector in Chandler, AZ. The candidate will join the Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering team and work on real-space systems during the internship.

The role requires full-time student status in STEM, availability for up to 20 hours per week in Fall 2026, and eligibility to obtain U.S. government clearance; relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled full-time in Spring 2027 in an undergraduate or graduate STEM program.
• Be available to work up to 20 hours per week during Fall 2026.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Join Northrop Grumman’s Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering team on the Space sector internship.
• Support ongoing projects and gain hands-on engineering experience in space systems.

Skills

Student status

STEM major

Part-time availability

U.S. citizenship per clearance

Education

Undergraduate or graduate STEM degree (pursuing)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.

From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.

An internship at Northrop Grumman is unique. Sure, you’ll learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. But you’ll gain something even more valuable: pride in what you’ve done. Join us and launch your career. We’ll support you with training, professional development and networking opportunities, and our shared vision of global security.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Mechanical Engineers for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Space sector in Chandler, AZ.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering team.

Basic Qualifications

• Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Spring 2027
• Be majoring in a STEM field
• Be available to work part-time (no more than 20 hours per week) during the fall 2026 semester.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher

Intern Pay Range

Bachelor’s: $17.75 to $32.75 per hour

Master’s: $25.50 to $40.50 per hour

At Northrop Grumman, our internship pay rates are standardized and take into account three main factors: the anticipated graduation date of the individual, the cost of labor of the geographic location, and whether the internship is considered technical or administrative.

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The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.