Northrop Grumman
Intern Engineer (part time in Fall 2025)
Northrop Grumman, Santa Rosa, California, United States, 95401
Engineering Intern
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. Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Intern. The selected candidate will support our engineering team. This position falls under one of Northrop Grumman's Small Business Units, Sonoma Photonics, Inc. and will be located onsite in Santa Rosa, CA. Essential Functions: Tasks for an intern would include detail design in Solidworks, drawing release, hardware tracking, spreadsheet maintenance, and inspection of machined parts using standard measurement tools as well as CMM devices. Hands-on activities would include support of assembly, calibration, and testing. There may be also be opportunities machining and/or welding hardware. The ideal candidate works well in a small team environment and is willing to learn and apply a variety of skills. Other duties include: Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems Work from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions Operate related equipment; conduct tests and report data in prescribed format Perform calibration and alignment checks; make adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed Prepare prescribed compounds and solutions Basic Qualifications for an Engineering Intern: Be able to work onsite part time (14-28 hours per week) in the Fall and Spring semesters at the Santa Rosa, CA office Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university AND graduating after August 2026 Be majoring in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) Preferred Qualifications: Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular) Intern Pay Range: [Bachelor's]: $21.50 to $26.25 [Master's]: $31.25 to $33.00 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.
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. Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Intern. The selected candidate will support our engineering team. This position falls under one of Northrop Grumman's Small Business Units, Sonoma Photonics, Inc. and will be located onsite in Santa Rosa, CA. Essential Functions: Tasks for an intern would include detail design in Solidworks, drawing release, hardware tracking, spreadsheet maintenance, and inspection of machined parts using standard measurement tools as well as CMM devices. Hands-on activities would include support of assembly, calibration, and testing. There may be also be opportunities machining and/or welding hardware. The ideal candidate works well in a small team environment and is willing to learn and apply a variety of skills. Other duties include: Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems Work from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions Operate related equipment; conduct tests and report data in prescribed format Perform calibration and alignment checks; make adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed Prepare prescribed compounds and solutions Basic Qualifications for an Engineering Intern: Be able to work onsite part time (14-28 hours per week) in the Fall and Spring semesters at the Santa Rosa, CA office Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university AND graduating after August 2026 Be majoring in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) Preferred Qualifications: Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular) Intern Pay Range: [Bachelor's]: $21.50 to $26.25 [Master's]: $31.25 to $33.00 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.