Huntsville Aeronautical Intern

At Northrop Grumman, employees work on revolutionary systems that affect people's lives around the world today and for generations to come. The company has a long record of technological firsts, from the first transatlantic flight to stealth bombers and the moon landing. Northrop Grumman looks for people with bold ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit who want to invent the future and have fun doing it.

An internship at Northrop Grumman is more than a summer role. Interns build new skills, explore the enterprise, network with experts and leave with a resume that opens doors, along with pride in the work they have done.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Intern in Aeronautical Integration and Test Engineering to join the Space Systems Sector in Huntsville, AL. The role involves daily contact with space launch vehicle hardware and solid rocket motors. The intern will support senior staff in the final system-level integration and test of air launched and ground launched vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to detailed work instructions, processes and procedures that direct the assembly and test of launch vehicle systems.
• Apply assembly processes and philosophies consistently across all products.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and turn requirements into work instructions.
• Coordinate integration activities and schedules with operations supervisors, program engineers and customer organizations.
• Document hardware defects and test anomalies, then develop and implement effective corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and take part in implementing them.
• Support launch operations as required.