2026 Engineering Intern

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking Mechanical, Electrical, and System Engineering Interns to join our growing team of professionals in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

      

You will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Lifecycle Sustainment and Modernization Solutions (LSMS) group. LSMS provides sustainment support for the US Air Force B-1 and B-2 Bombers, E-3 Sentry, Airborne Warning and Control System, and numerous other Government platforms. Our team members complete engineering, reverse engineering, and logistics solution efforts to solve complex obsolescence problems and ensure warfighter supportability.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review inspection reports for accuracy, completeness, and procedural adherence
• Analyze, interpret, and convert data into format for engineering analysis
• Help prepare inspection documentation to identify test parameters and requirements
• Help process change control documents and supports Material Review Board dispositions
• Participate in R&D programs to improve system capabilities and bring new ideas & technology into projects and pursuits
• Communicate and interact with suppliers, component designers, safety, tooling engineers, and management personnel
• Support activities as required such as proposal support, process instruction revisions, new test development, interpretation of customer technical specifications, and support of internal or external meetings

 

Basic Qualifications

 

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, 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 graduating December 2026 or later.

• Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree (or list specific majors)

• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2026.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.7/4.0 or higher
• Involvement with Student Design Competitions (SAE Mini Baja, SAE Formula, ASCE Concrete Canoe, etc.)
• CAD proficient (not experts, but at least one Semester CAD/Drafting with SolidWorks, NX, or similar
• Be available to work an abbreviated schedule on-site in Oklahoma City during the 2026 academic year.
• Good presentation and writing/communication skills.
• Self-motivated, willing to learn and interested in working in a team environment.
• Be involved and interested in STEM classes, extracurricular, clubs, etc.
• Prior internship or research experience in related field
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite

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.

The pay ranges for this specific opportunity are as follows:

Undergraduate degrees (Including graduating students planning on attending/enrolled in a full-time Master’s program): $17.00 - $31.25

Masters degrees : $24.50 - $38.50

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Primary Level Salary Range: $1.00 - $1.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.