2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern- Gilbert AZ

Northrop Grumman • Gilbert, AZ

1d • $19 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineer intern to join its Integration and Test (I&T) Team in the Space sector in Gilbert, Arizona. The intern will contribute to I&T activities for space vehicle systems and supporting hardware, working with a team responsible for I&T activities for the vehicle being tested.

The position may involve developing test procedures, processes, software, and support-hardware designs that meet the requirements of the space vehicle. The intern may also help test space flight hardware. Work includes understanding the systems under test and identifying test constraints and hazards to protect the hardware. Test results are analyzed to determine whether the hardware is healthy and operating as expected. The internship is intended for students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field who can work full-time for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027 and will remain enrolled full-time in Fall 2027.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university, and remain enrolled full-time in Fall 2027.
• Must be majoring in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.
• Knowledge of Creo or other CAD software.
• Experience and success working within teams.
• Ability to multitask and work independently as a self-starter.
• Strong interpersonal skills to drive actions needed to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Strong organizational skills in managing time, projects, and resources.
• Technical attention to detail on past projects and assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
• Analysis experience using FEMAP.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Integration and Test activities for space vehicle systems and supporting hardware.
• Support development of test procedures, processes, software, and support-hardware designs that adhere to space vehicle requirements.
• Support testing of space flight hardware, including understanding the systems under test and identifying test constraints and hazards.
• Analyze test results to determine whether space flight hardware is healthy and operating as expected.
• Work as part of a team responsible for Integration and Test activities for a space vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed