2027 Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Elkridge MD

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Industrial Engineer intern for our Mission Systems sector in Elkridge, MD. The role involves designing manufacturing processes, layouts, and procedures, with emphasis on bonding, fabrication, coatings, and additive manufacturing. Ideal candidates are enrolled full-time in Industrial, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, with MS Office skills and CAD drafting experience.

U.S. citizenship and clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• MS Office proficiency required.
• Drafting/modeling experience using CAD software.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• 3D modeling experience in Unigraphics/NX is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help design manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.
• Assist in processing documentation for new and existing systems’ Bonding, Mechanical Fabrication, Coating, and Additive Manufacturing; write first draft of repair procedures and maintain work instructions.

Skills

MS Office

CAD drafting

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Unigraphics/NX

Teamcenter Manufacturing

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.

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 Industrial Engineer for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in Elkridge, MD. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Life Cycle Sustainment Operations Engineering Team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Help design manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.
• Assist in processing documentation for new and existing systems’ Bonding, Mechanical Fabrication, Coating, and Additive Manufacturing Write first draft of repair procedures / Maintain work instructions

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 Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering
• 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)
• Must have fluency in MS Office software applications
• Drafting/modeling experience using a CAD software
• Must be able to understand basic technical drawings

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• 3D modeling experience in Unigraphics/NX
• Experience with the Teamcenter Manufacturing tool suite and Manufacturing Process Planning

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.

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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.

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.

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