Satellite Structures CAD Design Intern

Northrop Grumman; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking Mechanical Designers for an internship in our Gilbert, AZ Space sector. The role supports the Gilbert Mechanical Engineering Department (Structure Design) and involves building 3D CAD models and producing drawings for satellite structures.

The position requires being enrolled full-time in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with coursework in design, materials, and manufacturing. Eligible for U.S. government clearance; internship pay varies by degree level.

Qualifications

• Must be a student enrolled full-time in Fall 2027 and pursuing an undergrad or grad degree.
• Majoring in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Some mechanical design, mechanics of materials, and manufacturing coursework completed.

Responsibilities

• Build 3D CAD models and generate engineering drawings to support satellite structure component design.
• Interface with mechanical leads and cross-disciplinary teams to understand subsystem design requirements.
• Update engineering drawings to support procurement, integration, and test activities.
• Participate in/lead structure design group continuous improvement and training efforts.
• Organize and archive structure design group technical data and documentation.

Skills

CAD software (Creo)

Team collaboration

MS Office

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking Mechanical Designers for an internship in our Gilbert, AZ Space sector. The role supports the Gilbert Mechanical Engineering Department (Structure Design) and involves building 3D CAD models and producing drawings for satellite structures.

The position requires being enrolled full-time in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with coursework in design, materials, and manufacturing. Eligible for U.S. government clearance; internship pay varies by degree level.