2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern- Gilbert AZ
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No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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 is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges.
Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers. From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.
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 and our shared vision of global security. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Space sector in Gilbert, AZ. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Integration and Test (I&T) Team.
Roles and Responsibilities
In this position, you will perform duties contributing to Integration and Test (I&T) activities for space vehicle systems and their supporting hardware. You could support developing test procedures, processes, software, support hardware designs etc. that adhere to the requirements for the space vehicle being tested. Tasks may include testing space flight hardware where it is expected that the systems under test are well understood and the test constraints and hazards identified to ensure the safety of the space flight hardware at all times.
Test results will be analyzed and determinations made by the operator to ensure that the space flight hardware is both healthy and operating as expected You will be working in a team environment where the team will be responsible for all I&T activities for the space vehicle being tested.
Basic Qualifications
A candidate must meet ALL 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 or a related field 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)
- Knowledge of Creo or other CAD software Experience and success working within teams
- Proven ability to multi-task and self-starter able to work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills to drive actions necessary to accomplish assigned tasks
- Strong organizational skills in managing time, projects and resources Technical attention to detail on past projects and assignments Preferred Qualifications: Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher Analysis experience using FEMAP Intern Pay Range: Bachelor’s: $18.50 to $33.50 per hour Master’s: $26.25 to $41.50 per hour At Northrop Grumman, our internship pay rates are standardized and take into account three main factors: the anticipated graduation date of the individual, the cost of labor of the geographic location, and whether the internship is considered technical or administrative. campusjobs The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date.
However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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