2027 Mechanical Engineering Intern - Clearfield UT

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Clearfield, UT is seeking an internship for Mechanical Engineers within the SDSD. Ideal candidates are undergrad or graduate students enrolled full-time and available 10 weeks in Summer 2027, capable of obtaining U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities include component/tool design support, mechanical analysis, and interaction with the government customer to meet schedules and requirements. GPA and active security clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Be a student enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university and available for Summer 2027.
• Majoring in Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical contribution for component/tool design, requirements definition, mechanical analysis, and repair processes.
• Interact daily with the government customer to ensure projects' expectations are met and schedules are kept.
• Understand USAF processes and develop mechanical integration approaches based on required instructions.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate student in AERO/MECH

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 Defense Systems is a full-spectrum provider of innovative mission critical solutions in aircraft sustainment and modernization, training and simulation, integrated battle command systems, advanced weapons, and software development and IT modernization and sustainment, focused on dynamic mission-sets with quick-turn requirements for a wide variety of national security, military and civilian customers. Defense Systems aspires to be the fastest growing global defense solutions provider, and we deliver a full spectrum of readiness, decision-making, and effects capabilities and solutions. 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 Defense Systems Sector in Clearfield, UT. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Strategic Deterrent Systems Division (SDSD).

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical contribution for new component/tool design, requirements definition, mechanical analysis, and repair processes.
• Interact and work daily with the government customer to ensure projects expectations are met and schedules are kept.
• Understand USAF processes, procedures, and requirements; develop mechanical integration approaches based on required instructions.
• Performs component research, system level analysis, detailed trade studies, and data analytics.

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 or having majored in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher
• Current active Secret Security Clearance or higher

Intern Pay Range for Clearfield, UT:

• Bachelor’s: $23.00 to $29.00 per hour
• Master’s: $32.75- $35.50 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. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.