2027 Intern Vehicle Engineering - CA OK ND

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Northrop Grumman invites students to join the Aeronautics Systems Intern Program as Vehicle Engineers, with locations in Palmdale and other CA sites. The internship develops hands-on skills across structure, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronics domains.

Selected candidates will work in a dynamic, user-focused environment, collaborating with engineers and customers to gain real-world experience. Interns must be eligible for a U.S.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time and graduating after August 2027 in an engineering field.
• Majoring in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Modeling & Simulation, Applied Mechanics or Materials/Composites.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) for at least 10 weeks in Summer 2027.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test and maintain equipment.
• Work from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Operate related equipment; conduct tests and report data.
• Perform calibration and alignment checks; make adjustments per directions.
• Analyze and develop structural engineering analysis for metals or composites.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Aerospace Engineering (B.S./M.S.)

Mechanical Engineering (B.S./M.S.)

Electrical Engineering (B.S./M.S.)

Modeling & Simulation (B.S./M.S.)

Applied Mechanics (B.S./M.S.)

Materials/Composites (B.S./M.S.)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Vehicle Engineers to join the Aeronautics Systems Intern Program

This position will be located at one of the following locations: Palmdale, CA / Edwards AFB, CA / Mojave, CA / El Segundo, CA / Redondo Beach, CA / San Diego, CA / Oklahoma City, OK / Emerado, ND.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Vehicle Engineering group. In Vehicle Engineering, we develop manned and unmanned aircraft platforms for all programs in the Aeronautics Systems Sector.

The Selected Candidate Will Work In a Dynamic People-focused Environment Where He/she Will Interact With Users, Customers And Other Developers. As An Intern, You’ll Participate In a Summer Internship Program To Develop Competencies In a Variety Of Engineering Specializations That May Include

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university AND graduating after August 2027.
• Be majoring in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Modeling & Simulation, Applied Mechanics, Materials/Composites or related STEM field.
• 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 3.25/4.0 or higher.
• Previous internship/co-op experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)

Intern Pay Range CA

• Undergraduate degrees (Including graduating students planning on attending/enrolled in a full-time Master’s program): $17.50 to $39.00 per hour
• Master's: $24.75 to $48.00 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.

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.