2027 Materials and Process Engineering Intern - San Diego CA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

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, professional development and networking opportunities, and our shared vision of global security.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Materials and Process Engineers for an internship opportunity . This position will be located at our Space sector in San Diego, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Materials and Process Engineering Program and Operations support group in the Structures Division of Northrop Grumman Mission Enabling Products business unit.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Engage in process development on both ceramic and organic matrix composite activities
• Perform programming/coding in support of automated equipment and robotics implementation
• Oversee material testing in R&D development of material properties and performance
• Summarize data and make recommendations based on statistical analysis
• Write technical documentation in conclusion and summary of testing activities

Basic Qualifications

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 2027
• Be majoring in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) 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)
• Familiarity with Composites and Composite applications
• Some experience with Composite fabrication
• Coding / programming (SPEL+ / C)
• Experience or familiarity with automation and robotics
• Familiarity with Physical and Chemical Vapor Deposition (PVD/CVD), glasses, glass ceramics, glazes and associated processing• Coating applications / Paint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices a plus
• Proven leadership ability from past experiences
• Experience and success working within teams
• Proven ability to multi-task and self-starter able to work independently
• Technical attention to detail on past projects and assignments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Intern Pay Range:

Bachelor’s: $21.50 to $39.00 per hour

Master’s: $30.50 to $48.00 per hour

At Northrop Grumman, our internship 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.

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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.