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2027 Structural Dynamics Engineer Intern - Redondo Beach CA

Northrop Grumman

Redondo Beach, CAFull-time$21.5–48/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$21.5–48/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.

Top Secret clearance

Job overview

Northrop Grumman seeks a Structural Dynamics Engineer intern for its Space sector in Redondo Beach, California. The intern will join the Western Region Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering discipline and contribute to structural dynamics design, analysis, and testing. The role is for summer 2027 and requires full-time student enrollment in fall 2027; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Structural Dynamics AnalysisNASTRANFEMAPVAONEMATLABVibration AnalysisAcoustic AnalysisShock AnalysisDynamics TestingData ProcessingModel CorrelationTechnical WritingPresentationsLeadershipTeamworkInterpersonal CommunicationSelf-Motivation

Qualifications

Full-Time Student EnrollmentMechanical Engineering or RelatedU.S. CitizenshipGPA 3.0+Previous Internship or Co-Op Experience

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 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 Structural Dynamics Engineers 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 Western Region Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering discipline.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Development/completion of structural dynamics design and analysis using advanced numerical solutions and typical software/tools (NASTRAN/FEMAP/VAONE/MATLAB) to complete analyses related to environments such as vibration, acoustic, and shock.

  • Establishment and review of critical dynamic environments for requirements, analysis, and verification.

  • Completing analyses and establishing parameters for dynamics testing; Dynamics test monitoring and data processing, correlation of predictive models to test results

  • Preparation of technical documents and presentations.

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, Aerospace Engineering, or other related 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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

  • Self-motivation, willingness to learn, and interest in working in a team environment.

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 2,161 open Engineering Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21.5–48/hr
  • California median$25–40/hr116 hourly ranges
  • US median$23–30/hr1,141 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $34.75/hr, is 10% above the California median midpoint ($32/hr) — in the middle half of Engineering Intern hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 173 open Engineering Intern jobs in California and 2,161 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Engineering Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 0 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (34 postings).
Education
728 of the 2,161 open Engineering Intern jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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