Electromechanical Engineer Intern

Description

Northrop Grumman gives employees the chance to work on systems that affect people's lives around the world now and for generations ahead. The company has a long record of technological firsts, from the first transatlantic flight to stealth bombers and the moon landing. The team looks for people with bold ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit who want to invent the future and enjoy the work.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electromechanical Engineering Intern to join the Space Sector (SP) Electronics & Payload Engineering organization in Rolling Meadows, IL.

The intern will join the Electronics and Payload Engineering homeroom, within the Mechanical / Electromechanical Design group. The main focus is electronic packaging and payload design. Interns will gain experience in the following areas:

• Electrical Circuit Assembly (ECA) & Payload Packaging
  • Support engineering in translating mechanical requirements into functional specifications.
  • Assist in the design and packaging of payload ECAs, including board-level, chassis, and enclosure design.
  • Help manage parts lists (BOMs) and ensure designs meet system, manufacturing, and environmental requirements.
• Structural & Thermal Analysis / Environmental Test
  • Support structural and thermal analyses to verify durability, strength, and temperature-control performance.
  • Design and develop environmental test fixtures (vibration, temperature, and other conditions).
  • Take part in environmental test campaigns and help with data collection and issue resolution.
• Hardware Integration, Test Fixtures & Vendor Support
  • Develop test fixtures and specialized setups for electronic and payload-level verification.
  • Take part in hardware integration and test (I&T), troubleshooting issues in lab and environmental test settings.
  • Support material procurement and work with vendors and the supply chain to resolve technical issues.

The internship offers training, networking with experts and thought leaders, and exposure across the enterprise. Interns also gain experience in executive presence, technical leadership, mentoring and coaching.

Basic Qualifications

• Be a student enrolled full-time in a bachelor's or master's degree (or higher) at an accredited college or university, and remain enrolled full-time in Fall 2027
• Be majoring in or have majored in a STEM degree.
• Be available to work full-time on-site (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027
• Be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0 or higher
• Previous internship or co-op experience, leadership and teamwork, interpersonal communication, and professional, community or extracurricular activities.

Intern pay: Bachelor's $25.50 to $31.00 per hour; Master's $36.25 to $38.00 per hour. Rates depend on graduation date, local labor costs and whether the role is technical or administrative.