2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern- Gilbert AZ
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores B on the Alion truth index.
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 Intern. 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:
- Support mechanical builds and tests for space vehicle hardware by helping set up equipment and assisting senior engineers and technicians.
- Follow and help improve work instructions and test procedures, making sure steps are clear, complete, and match requirements.
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area, including checking that tools, hardware, and documentation are ready each day.
- Monitor and report daily status to I&T engineers/managers, including progress, issues found, and next steps.
- Assist in identifying and documenting issues (off-nominal or nonconforming conditions) and support development of basic corrective actions.
- Support testing of space flight hardware by understanding basic system behavior, watching for hazards, and reviewing test data with guidance to confirm hardware is operating as expected.
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, Manufacturing 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)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
- Previous experience with flight hardware
- Demonstrated ability/desire to work with a team of engineers and other disciplines
- Practical experience with 5S/FOD, ESD and Six Sigma and/or Lean manufacturing techniques
- Experience with design modeling and drawing efforts using 3-D modeling tools
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.
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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.