San Diego Manufacturing Technician Intern - Fall
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No
CLEARANCE TYPE:
None
TRAVEL:
No
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.
Northrop Grumman is seeking Manufacturing Technician Interns for a 10 Week Fall Internship opportunity on 1st Shift
. This position will be located at our Space sector facility on-site in San Diego, CA and will be 1st Shift (5:00 AM - 2:30 PM
).
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Manufacturing Technician Team for a 10 week internship, and be converted to a full-time employee in the future, dependent on performance, timing, and budget.
Roles and Responsibilities- Perform functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including handling and managing fragile composite materials. Prep, lay-up and bonding of composite products; uni-directional and weave pre-pregs
- May report status/progress and interface with other employees and departments.
- Tooling preparation and release application.
- Utilize measurement tools such as calipers, rulers, and tape measures for fabricating hardware.
- Assist in maintaining overall shop appearance and cleanliness.
- Execute to written instructions
A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
- Be a student enrolled in a community college or technical trade school, or be working toward a manufacturing certification or related coursework
- Be available to work full time for at least 10 weeks
- Ability to work with hand tools, often requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- Able to read, interpret and record measurements
- Available to work 1st Shift (5:00AM - 2:30PM)
- US Citizen
- Composites coursework
$23.00
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: $47,840.00 - $47,840.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers…
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