Aerospace Vehicle Systems Engineer Intern

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Iuka (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Vehicle Engineer Intern to join the Aeronautics Systems Intern Program in Iuka, MS. The selected candidate will work within the Aerostructures group and support construction, testing, and calibration activities under guidance from engineers.

Qualified students must be enrolled full-time in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related STEM programs, and be able to obtain a U.S. government clearance; summer 2027 internships run for roughly 10 weeks with travel about 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program and graduating after August 2027.
• Majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other STEM major.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) for at least 10 weeks in summer 2027.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Work from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Operate related equipment; conduct tests and report data in prescribed format.
• Perform calibration and alignment checks; make adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.
• Prepare prescribed compounds and solutions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership & teamwork

Education

Mechanical engineering major

Aerospace engineering major

STEM major

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Vehicle Engineer Intern to join the Aeronautics Systems Intern Program in Iuka, MS. The selected candidate will work within the Aerostructures group and support construction, testing, and calibration activities under guidance from engineers.

Qualified students must be enrolled full-time in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related STEM programs, and be able to obtain a U.S. government clearance; summer 2027 internships run for roughly 10 weeks with travel about 10% of the time.