Requisition ID: R10189530
• Category: Administrative Services
• Location: Elkton, Maryland, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: No
• Positions Available: 1
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. Discover careers that change the world and further advancements in defense, technology, and engineering today at Northrop Grumman. Use your experience to grow your career and support our global customers with the technology, systems, and solutions they need to enable their missions on the front lines and secure our world every day. With Northrop Grumman, you'll discover a culture built on diversity, respect, and above all teamwork. Together with our group of experts across the technical spectrum, you'll discover opportunities to make a difference in our world and start solving some of the world's most critical problems in the most innovative ways.
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, employee resource groups, and our shared vision of global security.
Northrop Grumman is seeking High School Students for a Manufacturing/Machinist internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Defense Systems Sector in Elkton, MD..  
The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers.  The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY, Palm Beach Gardens, FL and San Jose, CA. 
Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns.  You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line.  Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise.
Roles/Responsibilities:
Candidate will be responsible for set-up and operation of conventional machine shop equipment, specifically mills, lathes, and grinding equipment to produce precision parts per drawing and/or written technical specifications.  Candidate will be working under the direct supervision of a senior Machinist.
 Basic Qualifications
A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be a student who is enrolled in high school or a vocational school machining program and will be enrolled through Fall 2025.

• Interest in STEM, manufacturing, and/or machining

• Be available to work part-time (up to 25 hours a week) through August 2025, with possibility to extend into school year.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications: 

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher
• Familiar will standard machine shop equipment, lathes, mills, drill press, standard hand tools
• Familiarity with blueprints, sketches, GD&T, and other engineering specifications
• Working knowledge of shop floor mathematics and measuring tools/equipment
• Ability to follow assigned work instructions or documentation
• Experience with EDM equipment is a plus
• Candidate must have a willingness to learn and possess a positive teamworking attitude
• Excellent communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Candidate must demonstrate the ability to work safely and concern for safety of others
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.
The pay ranges for this specific opportunity are as follows:
High School: $16.50 - $19.75
Applicants under 18 years of age if hired must sign a High School Student agreement with Northrop Grumman. The Applicant understands and agrees that all work performed as a minor employee will conform to the applicable standards and expectations set forth in this agreement. The Applicant further understands that, if hired, s/he and a parent or guardian must sign and submit a Minor Work Permit to the Maryland Department of Labor prior his/her first day of work.
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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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-9e7348c1-cbd4-45f0-9f4f-991977c902f7