Space Systems Mechanical Engineering Intern

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an internship for Mechanical Engineering in its Space sector in Chandler, AZ. The candidate will join the Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering team and work on real-space systems during the internship.

The role requires full-time student status in STEM, availability for up to 20 hours per week in Fall 2026, and eligibility to obtain U.S. government clearance; relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled full-time in Spring 2027 in an undergraduate or graduate STEM program.
• Be available to work up to 20 hours per week during Fall 2026.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Join Northrop Grumman’s Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering team on the Space sector internship.
• Support ongoing projects and gain hands-on engineering experience in space systems.

Skills

Student status

STEM major

Part-time availability

U.S. citizenship per clearance

Education

Undergraduate or graduate STEM degree (pursuing)

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an internship for Mechanical Engineering in its Space sector in Chandler, AZ. The candidate will join the Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering team and work on real-space systems during the internship.

The role requires full-time student status in STEM, availability for up to 20 hours per week in Fall 2026, and eligibility to obtain U.S. government clearance; relocation assistance may be available.