Manufacturing and Operations Engineering Intern

Northrop Grumman

. Work in an industrial environment and support solving complex engineering problems .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • United StatesEntry Level💰 $19 - $42 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities in complex engineering environments, with a focus on supporting manufacturing and operations engineering. Capable of coordinating technical issues and certifying tooling requirements while engaging with design engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

STEM DegreeU.S. Government Security ClearancePropulsion Systems Tooling CertificationVibration TestingTechnical Issue Coordination

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Hard Skills

Engineering Problem SolvingDynamic Environment DevelopmentShock TestingVibration AnalysisTool Design Support

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EngineeringOperations EngineeringFactory Value StreamsProcess EngineeringMaterials Expertise

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work in an industrial environment and support solving complex engineering problems
Interact with design engineering teams
Provide support across Factory Value Streams, Materials and Process experts, Process Engineering, and Tool Design
Certify propulsion systems tooling requirements
Coordinate technical issues with various programs and customers
Develop preliminary dynamic environments, including random vibration, sine, and shock
Support on-site component shock and vibration testing
Participate in a summer internship program developing competencies in Manufacturing and Operations engineering specializations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college/university and enrolled full-time in Fall 2027
Majoring in a STEM degree
Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027
Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special access within a reasonable period of time
U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite
Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher preferred
Travel: 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Training, professional development and networking opportunities
Overtime may be available
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus may be available
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business