Northrop Grumman Corporation

2026 Intern Vehicle Engineering


PayCompetitive
LocationMelbourne/Florida
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R10186694
      RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 is seeking Vehicle Engineering Intern to join the Aeronautics Systems Intern Program. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL or Saint Augustine, FL

      The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Vehicle Engineering Directorate.

      The selected candidate will work in a dynamic people-focused environment where he/she will interact with users, customers and other developers.

      As an intern, you’ll participate in a summer internship program to develop competencies in a variety of vehicle engineering specializations that may include:

      • Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems.

      • Work from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.

      • Operate related equipment; conduct tests and report data in prescribed format.

      • Perform calibration and alignment checks; make adjustments , modifications, and replacements as directed.

      • Prepare prescribed compounds and solutions.

      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 2026.

      • Be majoring in a STEM (Science, Technolo gy, Engineering or Math) degree.

      • Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at l east 10 weeks during summer 2026.

      • 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 a n overall cumulative GPA of 3. 25 /4.0 or higher .

      • Previous internship/co-op experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professi onal/community/extracurricular)

      Intern Pay Range

      • Undergraduate degrees (Including graduating students planning on attending/enrolled in a full-time Master’s program): $21.50 to $27.75 per hour

      • Master’s: $31.25 to $34.50 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.”

      Campusjobs

      For a broader consideration, please consider completing a profile in our campus candidate community. By clicking on the link below your resume will be visible to recruiters and hiring managers across Northrop Grumman with opportunities nationwide for our internship and entry-level positions. https://northropgrumman.yello.co/app/collect/form/9iuA6_W8E7bMDHTOHUZoWw

      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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.
  • About the company

      Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company. Northrop Grumman and its industry partners have won the Collier Trophy eight times, most recently for developing the X-47B, the first unmanned, autonomous air system to operate from an aircraft carrier.