2027 - Mechanical Engineer Intern -McClellan CA

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in McClellan, CA is seeking a mechanical engineering intern to assist in NIC division. You will design, analyze, and prototype navigation hardware with CAD tools, run simulations, and participate in design reviews.

The internship runs summer 2027 for 10 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week); applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited program and eligible for U.S. government clearance. Mentorship and hands-on experience are provided.

Qualifications

• Full-time student enrolled in Fall 2027 in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Pursuing undergrad or graduate degree in a STEM field relevant to mechanical systems.
• Available to work 40 hours/week for at least 10 weeks in Summer 2027.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior mechanical engineers in design, analysis, and iteration of navigation hardware.
• Perform dimensional, material, and vibration analyses using CAD/FEA tools.
• Support rapid prototyping, 3‑D printing, and CNC fabrication for test articles.
• Conduct lab tests to verify aerospace/defense standards compliance.
• Prepare design documentation and BOM for internal reviews.
• Collaborate with hardware, avionics, and software teams on interfaces.

Skills

CAD design

FEA

Rapid prototyping

Additive manufacturing

MIL STD

Defense industry

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

MATLAB/Simulink

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 Mechanical Engineers for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in McClellan CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Navigation, Intelligence, and Connectivity (NIC) division.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist senior mechanical engineers in the NIC division to design, analyze, and iterate on navigation and mission‑support hardware components.
• Perform dimensional, material, and vibration analyses using engineering software such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Participate in rapid prototyping activities, 3‑D printing, and CNC machining to fabricate test articles and validate design concepts.
• Conduct laboratory testing, including thermal, environmental, and structural tests, to verify compliance with aerospace and defense standards.
• Compile detailed design documentation, bill of materials (BOM), and assembly instructions for internal review and production packaging.
• Support hardware integration efforts with avionics and software teams, ensuring mechanical interfaces meet functional and safety requirements.
• Contribute to cost, schedule, and risk assessments as part of the engineering project life cycle.
• Engage in design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and refine models based on peer comments and test results.

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, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related STEM 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) as defined by Program Special access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Demonstrated experience with CAD design and modeling for aerospace grade components.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis and structural testing protocols.
• Proficiency in using rapid prototyping tools and a basic understanding of additive manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of MIL STD 810, MIL STD 461, or AS9100 quality systems.
• Previous internship or project involvement in a defense or aerospace environment.
• Active security clearance

Intern Pay Range

• Bachelor’s: $21.50 to $39.00 per hour
• Master’s: $30.50 to $48.00 per hour

campusjobs

Primary Level Salary Range: $21.50 - $39.00

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.

Employee Benefits and Compensation

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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