2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern – Woodland Hills CA

Northrop Grumman•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$22 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking Mechanical Engineers for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in Woodland Hills, CA. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Navigation, Intelligence, and Connectivity (NIC) division. An internship at Northrop Grumman is unique. You’ll learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. 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.

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, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related STEM 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
Demonstrated experience with CAD design and modeling for aerospace grade components.
Familiarity with finite element analysis and structural testing protocols.
Proficiency in using rapid prototyping tools and a basic understanding of additive manufacturing processes.
Understanding of MIL STD 810, MIL STD 461, or AS9100 quality systems.
Previous internship or project involvement in a defense or aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

Assist senior mechanical engineers in the NIC division to design, analyze, and iterate on navigation and mission‑support hardware components.
Perform dimensional, material, and vibration analyses using engineering software such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, and MATLAB/Simulink.
Participate in rapid prototyping activities, 3‑D printing, and CNC machining to fabricate test articles and validate design concepts.
Conduct laboratory testing, including thermal, environmental, and structural tests, to verify compliance with aerospace and defense standards.
Compile detailed design documentation, bill of materials (BOM), and assembly instructions for internal review and production packaging.
Support hardware integration efforts with avionics and software teams, ensuring mechanical interfaces meet functional and safety requirements.
Contribute to cost, schedule, and risk assessments as part of the engineering project life cycle.
Engage in design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and refine models based on peer comments and test results.