2026 Structural Engineer (Analysis) Intern - San Diego CA

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. 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, employee resource groups, and our shared vision of global security. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Structural Engineer (Analysis) Intern for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Space Systems Sector in San Diego, CA. As an Intern in the Structural Engineering (Analysis) group you will:

Requirements

• A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria.
• The candidate must:
• 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 2026.
• Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2026.
• 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

• Local to San Diego, CA
• Entering Junior/Senior year of B.S. or be a Graduate Student
• Some finite element, mechanics of materials, dynamics, and vibrations coursework completed
• Knowledge of Femap, NX Nastran, Altair Hyperworks, NX, and Matlab a plus
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices a plus
• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher

Responsibilities

• Participate in/lead analysis group continuous improvement and training efforts
• Compile material allowable and property data to support analysis database creation
• Organize and archive analysis group technical data and documentation
• Build finite element models and perform trade studies and analysis to support program schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees