2027 H/W Mechanical Engineering Intern – Annapolis MD

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking hardware engineering interns for the Mission Systems sector in Annapolis, MD. You will contribute to development, testing and sustainment of subsea systems including UUVs and ROVs.

As a student in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering, you will work full-time for 10 weeks during summer 2027, collaborating with experts to solve challenging problems. Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and design for manufacturing will be valued; U.S.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in Fall 2027 in an accredited program.
• Majoring in Mechanical Engineering or Ocean Engineering.
• Available to work full-time for 10 weeks in Summer 2027.
• Ability to obtain security clearance (U.S. citizenship) as required.

Responsibilities

• Concept development and testing of undersea hardware.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team to solve engineering challenges.
• Prepare and deliver engineering analyses, documentation, and test plans.

Skills

Hardware design

Design for manufacturing

Engineering analysis

Communication skills

Security clearance process

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Ocean Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

GD&T

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

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 H/W Mechanical Engineering Interns for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in Annapolis, MD. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit headquartered in Annapolis, MD which is seeking H/W Mechanical Engineers for an internship opportunity. Our site supports the development, test, and sustainment of state-of-the-art subsea systems. This opportunity will provide you with exposure to a wide range of advanced technologies, including uncrewed undersea vehicles (UUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), undersea payloads, acoustic and non-acoustic sensors, sensor processing, navigation, platform integration, subsea and maritime-surface communication technologies, advanced algorithms, digital engineering, and more.

Roles and Responsibilities

This position includes concept development, problem solving, technical planning, design development, analysis and integration & testing of undersea hardware. The candidate must be able to collaborate and prioritize tasking in a dynamic team environment, comprehend and analyze complex problems, and develop engineering solutions which meet project requirements. The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas: hardware design, design for manufacturing practices, development of engineering processes, procedures and deliverable documentation, and an understanding of engineering principles in supporting small to medium production quantities. Experience in the undersea domain is preferred, including Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Acoustic Communications, Sonar Systems, Undersea Systems, etc. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

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 Fall 2027
• Be majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering or a closely related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.
• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027
• 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
• A current/active US Government Secret Clearance
• Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Proficiency in GD&T and design for manufacturing
• Familiarity with undersea engineering topics, including unmanned underwater vehicles, remotely operated vehicles, sonar systems, environmental corrosion, pressure vessels, etc.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Intern Pay Range

Bachelor's: $20.50 to $37.25 per hour Master's: $29.00 to $45.50 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. #campusjobs Primary Level Salary Range: $20.50 - $37.25

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.