2027 Mechanical Design Intern - Gilbert AZ

Northrop Grumman; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking Mechanical Designers for an internship in our Gilbert, AZ Space sector. The role supports the Gilbert Mechanical Engineering Department (Structure Design) and involves building 3D CAD models and producing drawings for satellite structures.

The position requires being enrolled full-time in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with coursework in design, materials, and manufacturing. Eligible for U.S. government clearance; internship pay varies by degree level.

Qualifications

• Must be a student enrolled full-time in Fall 2027 and pursuing an undergrad or grad degree.
• Majoring in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Some mechanical design, mechanics of materials, and manufacturing coursework completed.

Responsibilities

• Build 3D CAD models and generate engineering drawings to support satellite structure component design.
• Interface with mechanical leads and cross-disciplinary teams to understand subsystem design requirements.
• Update engineering drawings to support procurement, integration, and test activities.
• Participate in/lead structure design group continuous improvement and training efforts.
• Organize and archive structure design group technical data and documentation.

Skills

CAD software (Creo)

Team collaboration

MS Office

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 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 Designers for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Space sector in Gilbert, AZ.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Gilbert Mechanical Engineering Department (Structure Design).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Build 3D CAD models and generate engineering drawings to support satellite structure component design and procurement
• Interface with mechanical leads and cross disciplinary teams to understand subsystem design requirements
• Update engineering drawings in support of procurement, integration, and test activities
• Participate in/lead structure design group continuous improvement and training efforts
• Organize and archive structure design group technical data and documentation

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 Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace 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)
• Some mechanical design, mechanics of materials, and manufacturing coursework completed
• Knowledge of Creo or other CAD software
• Experience and success working within teams
• Proven ability to multi-task and self-starter able to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills to drive actions necessary to accomplish assigned tasks
• Strong organizational skills in managing time, projects and resources
• Technical attention to detail on past projects and assignments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Experience with 3D printing or machining
• Proven leadership ability from past experiences
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Clearance

Intern Pay Range:

Bachelor’s: $18.50 to $33.50 per hour

Master’s: $26.25 to $41.50 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.