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2027 mechanical Engineer Intern- Redondo Beach CA

Northrop Grumman

Redondo Beach, CAFull-time$21.5–39/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$21.5–39/hr
Location
Redondo Beach, CA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

Northrop Grumman seeks a Mechanical Engineer Intern for its Space sector in Redondo Beach, California, joining the Integration, Test, & Launch team. The internship involves mechanical design, drafting, integration support, requirements definition, design reviews, and structural analysis. Candidates must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and available for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

3D CADY14.5 GD&TConceptual DesignRequirements DefinitionDesign ReviewsStructural AnalysisCommunicationDecision-MakingConflict ResolutionASME Y14.5

Qualifications

Undergraduate or Graduate DegreeMechanical Engineering or Related FieldU.S. CitizenshipGPA 3.0+

Full job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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 Mechanical Engineer Intern for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Space sector in Redondo Beach, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Integration, Test, & Launch (IT&L) Team.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Design and modeling in 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design)software

  • Drafting using Y14.5 GD&T

  • End-user support during integration operations

  • Develop conceptual design

  • Requirements definition

  • Develop and present design reviews

  • Perform first order structural analysis of isotropic materials

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 Mechanical Engineering or a related field

  • 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)

  • Excellent communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher

  • ASME Y14.5 experience

  • First order structural analysis experience

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

Job Category: Administrative Services

How this job compares

Set against the 1,725 open Mechanical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21.5–39/hr
  • California median$30–35/hr48 hourly ranges
  • US median$25–32/hr278 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $30.25/hr, is 7% below the California median midpoint ($33/hr) — in the middle half of Mechanical Engineering hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 275 open Mechanical Engineering jobs in California and 1,725 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Mechanical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (964 postings).
Education
761 of the 1,725 open Mechanical Engineering jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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