Gilbert Manufacturing Technician Intern - Summer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.

From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.

An internship at Northrop Grumman is unique. Sure, you’ll learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. But you’ll gain something even more valuable: pride in what you’ve done. Join us and launch your career. We’ll support you with training and our shared vision of global security.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Manufacturing & Operations Technician Intern for a Part Time (20 hours per week), 10 Week summer internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Space sector facility on-site in Gilbert, AZ and will be on First Shift (Part time hours will be between 6:00AM - 3:30PM)

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Cable Manufacturing Technician Team for a 10 week internship, with the opportunity to be converted to a full time employee in the future, dependent on performance, timing, and budget. You will work side‑by‑side with engineers and production staff, gaining real‑world experience in a fast‑paced, high‑tech environment

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies
• Use work instructions, engineering drawings, and technical manuals, assemble aerospace cables/harnesses to specifications
• Use sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments or equipment
• Determine and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
• Designing, fabricating, and testing a training harness used for employee safety and skills development.
• Assist planning team with material procurement

Basic Qualifications:

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

• Be a student who is enrolled in a Community College or Technical Trade School and/or working towards completion of the Cable & Wire Harness Certification through the Cable Wire Harness Bootcamp (AIT 128 Course)

• Be available to work full-time for at least 10 weeks during summer 2026.

• Experience with hand tools, often requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination

• Able to read, interpret and record measurements

• Available to work 20 hours per week on 1st Shift (6:00AM - 3:30PM)

• US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• IPC-A-620 certification Cable Wire Harness Bootcamp (AIT 128 Course)
• Cables and Wire Harness experience
• Soldering or J-STD Certified

Intern Pay Range:

$16.00 - $25.75

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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.75

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.