Aerospace Vehicle Engineering Intern — Summer Program

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Northrop Grumman invites students to join the Aeronautics Systems Intern Program as Vehicle Engineers, with locations in Palmdale and other CA sites. The internship develops hands-on skills across structure, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronics domains.

Selected candidates will work in a dynamic, user-focused environment, collaborating with engineers and customers to gain real-world experience. Interns must be eligible for a U.S.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time and graduating after August 2027 in an engineering field.
• Majoring in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Modeling & Simulation, Applied Mechanics or Materials/Composites.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) for at least 10 weeks in Summer 2027.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test and maintain equipment.
• Work from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Operate related equipment; conduct tests and report data.
• Perform calibration and alignment checks; make adjustments per directions.
• Analyze and develop structural engineering analysis for metals or composites.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Aerospace Engineering (B.S./M.S.)

Mechanical Engineering (B.S./M.S.)

Electrical Engineering (B.S./M.S.)

Modeling & Simulation (B.S./M.S.)

Applied Mechanics (B.S./M.S.)

Materials/Composites (B.S./M.S.)

Job description

Northrop Grumman invites students to join the Aeronautics Systems Intern Program as Vehicle Engineers, with locations in Palmdale and other CA sites. The internship develops hands-on skills across structure, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronics domains.

Selected candidates will work in a dynamic, user-focused environment, collaborating with engineers and customers to gain real-world experience. Interns must be eligible for a U.S.