Aerospace Mechanical Intern — CAD, Prototyping & Testing

Northrop Grumman; 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

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.