Space Propulsion Engineer Intern — Summer 2027

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA seeks an Intern, Mechanical Engineer Intern to join the Space Systems Sector. The position will be located in Dulles, VA, and the candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Eastern Engineering Space Division.

The internship offers hands-on training, networking with experts, and the chance to build a resume that opens doors. You will gain experience working from engineering drawings, conducting tests, and contributing to calibration and maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2027.
• Majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties in the mechanical areas.
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Works from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.
• Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA seeks an Intern, Mechanical Engineer Intern to join the Space Systems Sector. The position will be located in Dulles, VA, and the candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Eastern Engineering Space Division.

The internship offers hands-on training, networking with experts, and the chance to build a resume that opens doors. You will gain experience working from engineering drawings, conducting tests, and contributing to calibration and maintenance tasks.