Hardware Mechanical Engineer Intern - Multidomain Systems

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Palatine Township (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking Hardware Mechanical Engineering interns for the Mission Systems MSTS Division in Rolling Meadows, IL. You will research, design, and test electronic equipment, sensors, and related systems while developing 3D CAD models and participating in design reviews.

The role requires full-time summer availability (≈10 weeks) and eligibility for a U.S. Government Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite. Internship pay aligns with campus norms and location.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in Fall 2027 in an accredited college/university.
• Majoring in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM.
• Available for 40 hours/week for at least 10 weeks in Summer 2027.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, and test electronic equipment and systems.
• Work on circuitry components, sensors/antennas, transmitters/receivers.
• Collaborate on analog and digital computer development and testing.
• Prepare design reviews and present findings to team.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

STEM degree

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Creo

3D CAD Modeling

ANSYS

ZEMAX

Cadence

PLM

PDM

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking Hardware Mechanical Engineering interns for the Mission Systems MSTS Division in Rolling Meadows, IL. You will research, design, and test electronic equipment, sensors, and related systems while developing 3D CAD models and participating in design reviews.

The role requires full-time summer availability (≈10 weeks) and eligibility for a U.S. Government Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite. Internship pay aligns with campus norms and location.