About the role#
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to join our team in Commerce, California for the summer of 2027. You will work directly with the operations manager to support our manufacturing and operations goals. This is a full-time, paid internship.
What you'll do#
- Assist with projects focused on process standardization.
- Collect and analyze data from the shop floor.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the production environment.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- You must be enrolled full-time for the Fall 2027 semester.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks during the summer of 2027.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special access.
- Preferred: A cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
- Preferred: Practical experience with heat-treating or welding.
Location & details#
- Location: Commerce, California.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a defense and space manufacturing company founded in 1994. It operates globally and maintains a workforce of over 86,000 employees. The company focuses on areas including autonomous systems, cyber security, space, and logistics. Its headquarters are located in Falls Church, Virginia.
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