2027 Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Charlottesville VA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

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 a Manufacturing Engineer for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in Charlottesville, VA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Manufacturing Team in the Charlottesville Technology Accelerator, supporting the evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies across manufacturing operations. The team supports production of advanced electronics, radar, communications, and navigation systems within our broader portfolio of defense capabilities. This position will work collaboratively to ensure manufacturing excellence, production readiness, and continuous improvement across programs.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with one or more advanced manufacturing projects based on business needs, individual skills, and interests. Focus areas may include augmented or immersive reality, automation and cobots, additive manufacturing, product or plant simulation, data analytics, artificial intelligence applications, and/or digital work instructions.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies for potential manufacturing applications.
• Design, test, and document prototypes, demonstrations, or technology solutions within the assigned focus area.
• Collect and analyze data to assess solution performance, feasibility, return on investment, and potential benefits.

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 engineering, computer science, data science, or related STEM discipline.
• 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Coursework or project experience in data analytics, CAD, simulation, automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and/or immersive technologies.
• Experience developing, testing, or evaluating prototypes, demonstrations, or technology concepts through coursework, research, or personal projects.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new digital tools to solve technical problems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Intern Pay Range:

Bachelor’s: $18.50 to $33.50 per hour Master’s: $26.25 to $41.50 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.