2027 Structural Engineer Intern - San Diego CA
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is seeking Structural Engineer interns for its Space sector in San Diego, California. The position is part of the Mission Enabling Products Business Unit. Interns will contribute to structural analysis work supporting program schedules, along with analysis-group process improvement, training, data organization, and documentation. The internship offers training, professional development, and networking opportunities. The candidate must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and remain enrolled full-time in Fall 2027. The internship requires availability to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027. Travel is listed as 10% of the time. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain the necessary government security clearance and program special access.
Requirements
- Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university and remain 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 a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and program special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
- Have completed some coursework in finite elements, mechanics of materials, dynamics, and vibrations.
- Have experience and success working within teams.
- Demonstrate the 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.
Nice To Haves
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
- Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Prior leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Participate in or lead analysis-group continuous improvement and training efforts.
- Compile material allowable and property data to support creation of an analysis database.
- Organize and archive analysis-group technical data and documentation.
- Build finite element models and perform trade studies and analysis to support program schedules.
Benefits
- Training, professional development, and networking opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
