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Northrop Grumman · 3 days ago

2026 Operations Manufacturing Engineering Intern - R10217570-2

Palmdale, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17.75/hr - $32.75/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company seeking Manufacturing Engineers to join their Aeronautics Systems Intern Program. The role involves participating in a summer internship program to develop competencies in various engineering specializations, including troubleshooting and maintaining equipment and systems.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems

Work from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions

Operate related equipment; conduct tests and report data in prescribed format

Perform calibration and alignment checks; make adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed

Prepare prescribed compounds and solutions

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringMechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringDoD Security ClearanceGPA 3.25/4.0Interpersonal CommunicationLeadershipTeamwork

Required

Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university AND graduating after August 2026

Be majoring in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM degree

Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2026

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 time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred

Majoring in Manufacturing Engineering

Active DoD security clearance

Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher

Previous internship/co-op experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)