2027 Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Commerce CA

Northrop Grumman; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Commerce, CA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer internship to work on space flight hardware within the Space Systems Sector. You will perform a variety of manufacturing tasks, calibrate and test equipment, and follow engineering drawings and instructions.

The role is part of the Space Systems Sector Mission Enabling Products (MEP) team, with duties including calibration, alignment checks, and data reporting. Strong GPA and STEM focus preferred.

Qualifications

• Full-time STEM student enrolled for Fall 2027.
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a STEM field.
• Available to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks in Summer 2027.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties in manufacturing and space flight hardware areas.
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains equipment.
• Works from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data.
• Performs calibration and alignment checks and prepares compounds as directed.

Skills

3D printing

Robotics

Education

STEM student

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

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 and our shared vision of global security.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Manufacturing Engineers for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Space Systems Sector in Commerce, CA.

This position will be part of the Space Systems Sector Mission Enabling Products (MEP).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties in the manufacturing, space flight hardware areas.
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Works from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.
• Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions.
• Exclude technicians working in Production or Quality Assurance
• Basic knowledge in 3D Printing or Robotics.

Basic Qualifications

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• 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 a 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

Pay Range

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.

• Bachelors: $26.75 - $32.50
• Masters: $38.00 - $40.00

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.