2027 Mechanical Design Intern - Gilbert AZ

Northrop Grumman•Gilbert, AZ

2d•$19 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Design Intern for its Space sector in Gilbert, Arizona. The intern will join the Gilbert Mechanical Engineering Department’s Structure Design group and support satellite structure component design and procurement. The role includes creating 3D CAD models and engineering drawings, coordinating with mechanical leads and cross-disciplinary teams, updating drawings for procurement, integration, and testing, and supporting the group’s technical documentation and continuous improvement efforts. The internship is intended for a student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering who will remain enrolled full-time in Fall 2027. The candidate must be available to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain the necessary U.S. Government security clearance and program special access. Travel is listed as 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. Intern pay ranges are $18.50–$33.50 per hour for bachelor’s students and $26.25–$41.50 per hour for master’s students. Pay is standardized and considers anticipated graduation date, geographic labor costs, and whether the internship is technical or administrative.

Requirements

Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university, and be enrolled full-time in Fall 2027.
Major in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
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 and program special access within a reasonable period of time; U.S. citizenship is required.
Have completed some coursework in mechanical design, mechanics of materials, and manufacturing.
Know Creo or other CAD software.
Have experience and success working within teams.
Demonstrate an ability to multitask, take initiative, and work independently.
Have strong interpersonal skills to drive actions needed to accomplish assigned tasks.
Have strong organizational skills in managing time, projects, and resources.
Demonstrate technical attention to detail on past projects and assignments.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
Have experience with 3D printing or machining.
Demonstrate leadership ability from past experiences.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance.

Responsibilities

Build 3D CAD models and generate engineering drawings to support satellite structure component design and procurement.
Interface with mechanical leads and cross-disciplinary teams to understand subsystem design requirements.
Update engineering drawings in support of procurement, integration, and test activities.
Participate in or lead structure design group continuous improvement and training efforts.
Organize and archive structure design group technical data and documentation.