2027 Stress Analysis and Tooling Design Engineer Intern - Commerce CA

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Networking opportunities

Resume building

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking Stress Analysis and Tooling Design Engineers for an internship at our Space sector in Commerce, CA. The role is part of the Mission Enabling Products Business Unit and offers hands-on experience on groundbreaking aerospace projects.

The qualified student will work full-time for 10 weeks in Summer 2027, with opportunities to learn from experts, engage in continuous improvement, and contribute to program schedules through FE analyses and data management.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full-time in Fall 2027 and pursuing a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) for at least 10 weeks during Summer 2027.
• U.S. citizenship required with ability to obtain government clearance.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (NX, CREO, CATIA, SolidWorks) acceptable.
• Experience with NX Nastran or Femap for stress analysis.
• College coursework in relevant tools acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design propulsion tanks and related tooling for the manufacturing floor.
• Coordinate tooling requirements with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Lead or participate in Design and Analysis group continuous improvement and training.
• Organize and archive Design and Analysis data and documents.
• Build finite element models and perform trade studies to support schedules.

Skills

CAD experience

NX/Nastran

3D CAD tools

Team leadership

Education

Undergrad/Grad degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

Nastran

Femap

MATLAB

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 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 Stress Analysis and Tooling Design Engineers for an internship opportunity.

This position will be located at our Space sector in Commerce, CA. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Enabling Products Business Unit.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design propulsion tanks and associated tooling to support the manufacturing floor
• Coordinate tooling requirements with Manufacturing Engineering
• Participate in and help lead Design and Analysis group continuous improvement and training efforts
• Organize and archive Design and Analysis group technical data and documentation
• Build finite element models and perform trade studies and analyses to support program schedules

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 Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering 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)
• Experience with 3D CAD tool NX is preferred (can be equivalent CREO, CATIA, Solidworks)
• Experience with Stress Analysis tool NX Nastran or Femap
• Previous experience working with 3D CAD tool or Stress Analysis tool; College course work acceptable

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Experience with Matlab
• Proven leadership ability from past experiences
• Experience and success working within teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proven ability to multi-task and self-starter able to work independently

Intern Pay Range

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

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.

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.