About the role#
As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will join the Advanced Manufacturing Team at the Charlottesville Technology Accelerator. You will support the evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies to improve manufacturing operations for electronics, radar, communications, and navigation systems. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Work on advanced manufacturing projects tailored to business needs and your specific interests.
- Focus on areas such as automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, data analytics, or immersive reality.
- Research and evaluate new technologies for potential use in our manufacturing processes.
- Design, test, and document prototypes or technology solutions.
- Collect and analyze data to assess the performance, feasibility, and potential benefits of your projects.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university, with plans to be enrolled in Fall 2027.
- A major in Computer Science, Data Science, or an engineering discipline such as Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial.
- Availability to work full-time for at least 10 weeks during the summer of 2027.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher is preferred.
- Experience or coursework in fields like CAD, simulation, robotics, or data analytics is a plus.
- An interest in learning new digital tools to solve technical problems, combined with strong communication and teamwork skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlottesville, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $18.50 to $33.50 per hour for bachelor's students and $26.25 to $41.50 per hour for master's students.
- Travel: 10% of the time.
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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