2027 Spring/Summer Chemistry Co-Op- Redondo Beach CA

Description 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.

Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age.

Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.

From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.

A co-op 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, professional development and networking opportunities, and our shared vision of global security.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Co-Op, Chemistry to join the Space Systems Sector. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California. The successful candidate should plan to work full time Spring and Summer semesters (January-August 2027), with flexible start and end dates.

This position would be with Western Region Production Engineering.

As a co-op, you’ll participate in a co-op program to develop competencies in a variety of chemistry specializations that may include:

Roles and Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties in the chemistry laboratories. Designs, executes, and reports on experiments to support internal and external customers with materials qualification, production troubleshooting, and failure analysis. Operates related equipment and interprets results for project stakeholders. Recommends next-steps and alternative testing for risk mitigation and remediation.

Basic Qualifications:

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university AND graduating after August 2027

Be majoring in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related field
Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from January- August 2027
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications:

Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher

Intern and Co-op Pay Range:

Bachelor’s: $26.75 to $32.50 per hour

Master’s: $38.00 to $40.00 per hour

At Northrop Grumman, our internship and co-op pay rates are standardized and take into account three main factors: the anticipated graduation date of the individual, the cost of labor of the geographic location, and whether the internship is considered technical or administrative.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.