Northrop Grumman · 11 hours ago
2026 High School Manufacturing/Machinist Intern - Elkton MD - R10221716
Elkton, MD
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $20.25/hrNorthrop Grumman is a leader in defense, technology, and engineering, seeking high school students for a Manufacturing/Machinist internship opportunity. The role involves operating conventional machine shop equipment under supervision to produce precision parts according to specifications.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Candidate will be responsible for set-up and operation of conventional machine shop equipment, specifically mills, lathes, and grinding equipment to produce precision parts per drawing and/or written technical specifications
Candidate will be working under the direct supervision of a senior Machinist
Qualification
Required
Be a student who is enrolled in high school or a vocational school machining program and will be enrolled through Fall 2026
Interest in STEM, manufacturing, and/or machining
Be available to work part-time (up to 25 hours a week) through August 2026, with possibility to extend into school year
Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Preferred
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher
Familiar will standard machine shop equipment, lathes, mills, drill press, standard hand tools
Familiarity with blueprints, sketches, GD&T, and other engineering specifications
Working knowledge of shop floor mathematics and measuring tools/equipment
Ability to follow assigned work instructions or documentation
Experience with EDM equipment is a plus
Candidate must have a willingness to learn and possess a positive teamworking attitude
Excellent communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to work safely and concern for safety of others
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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