2027 Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for an internship at the Mission Systems sector in Charlottesville, VA. The intern will join the Advanced Manufacturing Team at the Charlottesville Technology Accelerator, helping evaluate and implement emerging technologies across manufacturing operations. The team supports production of advanced electronics, radar, communications, and navigation systems. The role focuses on manufacturing excellence, production readiness, and continuous improvement across programs.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems provides mission-enabling solutions for global security, including battle management and cyber solutions that give timely information and situational awareness to protect the U.S. and its allies. Interns gain training, professional development and networking opportunities along with a resume that opens doors.

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, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 is standardized based on anticipated graduation date, the cost of labor in the geographic location, and whether the internship is technical or administrative.