2027 H/W Mechanical Engineering Intern – Annapolis MD

Northrop Grumman•Annapolis, MD

1d•$21 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. 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, professional development and networking opportunities, and our shared vision of global security. Northrop Grumman is seeking H/W Mechanical Engineering Interns for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in Annapolis, MD. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit headquartered in Annapolis, MD which is seeking H/W Mechanical Engineers for an internship opportunity. Our site supports the development, test, and sustainment of state-of-the-art subsea systems. This opportunity will provide you with exposure to a wide range of advanced technologies, including uncrewed undersea vehicles (UUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), undersea payloads, acoustic and non-acoustic sensors, sensor processing, navigation, platform integration, subsea and maritime-surface communication technologies, advanced algorithms, digital engineering, and more.

Requirements

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, Ocean Engineering or a closely related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.
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) 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)

Nice To Haves

Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
A current/active US Government Secret Clearance
Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
Proficiency in GD&T and design for manufacturing
Familiarity with undersea engineering topics, including unmanned underwater vehicles, remotely operated vehicles, sonar systems, environmental corrosion, pressure vessels, etc.
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Responsibilities

Concept development, problem solving, technical planning, design development, analysis and integration & testing of undersea hardware.
Collaborate and prioritize tasking in a dynamic team environment, comprehend and analyze complex problems, and develop engineering solutions which meet project requirements.
Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas: hardware design, design for manufacturing practices, development of engineering processes, procedures and deliverable documentation, and an understanding of engineering principles in supporting small to medium production quantities.
Experience in the undersea domain is preferred, including Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Acoustic Communications, Sonar Systems, Undersea Systems, etc.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.