2026 Structural Engineer (Analysis) Intern - San Diego CA
Job Description
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Structural Engineer (Analysis) Intern for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Space Systems Sector in San Diego, CA.
As an Intern in the Structural Engineering (Analysis) group you will:
• Participate in/lead analysis group continuous improvement and training efforts
• Compile material allowable and property data to support analysis database creation
• Organize and archive analysis group technical data and documentation
• Build finite element models and perform trade studies and analysis to support program schedules
Basic Qualifications
A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
• Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2026.
• Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2026.
• 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:
• Local to San Diego, CA
• Entering Junior/Senior year of B.S. or be a Graduate Student
• Some finite element, mechanics of materials, dynamics, and vibrations coursework completed
• Knowledge of Femap, NX Nastran, Altair Hyperworks, NX, and Matlab a plus
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices a plus
• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
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.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Structural Engineer (Analysis) Intern for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Space Systems Sector in San Diego, CA.
As an Intern in the Structural Engineering (Analysis) group you will:
• Participate in/lead analysis group continuous improvement and training efforts
• Compile material allowable and property data to support analysis database creation
• Organize and archive analysis group technical data and documentation
• Build finite element models and perform trade studies and analysis to support program schedules
Basic Qualifications
A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
• Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2026.
• Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2026.
• 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:
• Local to San Diego, CA
• Entering Junior/Senior year of B.S. or be a Graduate Student
• Some finite element, mechanics of materials, dynamics, and vibrations coursework completed
• Knowledge of Femap, NX Nastran, Altair Hyperworks, NX, and Matlab a plus
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices a plus
• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
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.
campusjobs
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.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 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.
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