2027 Electromechanical Engineer Intern - Rolling Meadows IL

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history: from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work—and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, but they’re also making history.

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

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Electronics and Payload Engineering homeroom, within the Mechanical / Electromechanical Design group. The primary focus for this role is electronic packaging and payload design. Individuals will gain experience in the following area.

• 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 environmental conditions).
  • Participate in environmental test campaigns and assist in data collection and issue resolution.
• Hardware Integration, Test Fixtures, & Vendor Support
  • Develop test fixtures and specialized setups for electronic‑ and payload‑level verification.
  • Participate in hardware integration and test (I&T), troubleshooting issues in lab and environmental test settings.
  • Support material procurement activities and collaborate with vendors and supply chain to resolve technical issues.

An internship at Northrop Grumman is unique. You will learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. Join us and launch your career! We’ll support you with training, and our shared vision of advancing human discovery. In addition, you will gain experience in executive presence, technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching.

Basic Qualifications

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing a bachelor’s/master's degree or higher from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2027
• Be majoring in or having majored in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (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:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0 or higher
• Previous internship/co-op experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).

Intern Pay Range:

Bachelor’s: $25.50 - $31.00 per hour

Master’s: $36.25 to $38.00 per hour

At Northrop Grumman, our internship pay rates are standardized and take into account three main factors: the anticipated graduation date of the individual, the cost of labor of the geographic location, and whether the internship is considered technical or administrative.

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The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.