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2027 - Mechanical Engineer Intern -McClellan CA
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-California-McClellan
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. An internship at Northrop Grumman is unique. Sure, you’ll learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. But you’ll gain something even more valuable: pride in what you’ve done. Join us and launch your career. We’ll support you with training, professional development and networking opportunities, and our shared vision of global security. Northrop Grumman is seeking Mechanical Engineers for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in McClellan CA. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Navigation, Intelligence, and Connectivity (NIC) division.. Roles and Responsibilities Roles and Responsibilities: Assist senior mechanical engineers in the NIC division to design, analyze, and iterate on navigation and mission‑support hardware components. Perform dimensional, material, and vibration analyses using engineering software such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, and MATLAB/Simulink. Participate in rapid prototyping activities, 3‑D printing, and CNC machining to fabricate test articles and validate design concepts. Conduct laboratory testing, including thermal, environmental, and structural tests, to verify compliance with aerospace and defense standards. Compile detailed design documentation, bill of materials (BOM), and assembly instructions for internal review and production packaging. Support hardware integration efforts with avionics and software teams, ensuring mechanical interfaces meet functional and safety requirements. Contribute to cost, schedule, and risk assessments as part of the engineering project life cycle. Engage in design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and refine models based on peer comments and test results. Basic Qualifications A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must: • Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2027 • Be majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related STEM degree. • Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027. • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of t