Materials & Process Intern

At Northrop Grumman, employees work on 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 flight across the Atlantic to stealth bombers and the moon landing. Northrop Grumman looks for people with bold ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit who enjoy inventing the future.

An internship at Northrop Grumman goes beyond learning new skills. Interns explore the enterprise, network with experts and leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors, along with pride in their work. Training and a shared vision of global security are part of the experience.

Northrop Grumman is seeking engineering interns. This position is located at the Defense Systems Sector in Northridge, CA. The selected candidate will join the Advanced Weapons team within the Weapon Systems Division.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must meet all of the following:

• Be a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university, and be enrolled full time in Fall 2027.
• Be majoring in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Be available to work full time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.
• Experience or coursework in technical documentation such as procedures, test plans and test reports.
• Experience or coursework in how materials are characterized.
• Experience or coursework in common destructive materials tests.
• Experience or coursework in corrosion.
• Experience or coursework with paints, sealants and adhesives.
• Experience working in a lab environment.

Intern pay is set by graduation date, the cost of labor in the location, and whether the internship is technical or administrative.

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: up to 10% of the time.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, though it may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.