AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline)TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Kickstartyour engineering career on one of Australia’s most critical Defence aviation programs. As a Mechanical Engineer Internat Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA),you’llgainhands-onexposure supporting theKC‑30Afleet-an aircraftcentral to the Royal Australian Air Force’sair-to-airrefuelling and transport capability.
Working alongside experienced engineers and Defence professionals,you’llapply your university learning in areal-worldenvironment while contributing to meaningful outcomes that support Australia’s national security.
Whatyou’llbe doing
You’llbe part of a supportive engineering team and will be guided every step of the way while you:
Support mechanical engineering activities acrossaircraftsustainment and support
Help prepare engineering documentation, reports, and technical data
Assistwith engineering investigations andproblem-solvingtasks
Learn how engineering changes are managed in a regulated aviation environment
Work alongside engineers,logisticsand Defence stakeholders
Gain exposure to Defence aviation standards, safety processes, and best practice
This12 weekinternship is designed to help you learn, grow, and gain confidence in a real Defence engineering environment This role is based at our Springfield Lakes office in Brisbane, Queensland.
Eligibility requirements:
We’relooking for curious, motivated students who are keen to learn:
Currently studying a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
Interested in aviation, Defence, or complex engineering systems
Happy to ask questions and learn from others
Strong attention to detail with a willingness toproblem‑solve
Good communicationskills and a collaborative mindset
Australian citizenship (requiredto work on Defence programs)
Ability to work full-time over theallocatedinternship period
Ifyou’reready to apply your engineering studies in a real Defence environment and learn from some of the best in the industry,we’dlove to hear from youYou cansubmityour application, along with your Resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcripts on our website.Due to our secure systems, weare unable to acceptresumesand otherdocumentationvia email
The Recruitment Process
Apply on our website with the required documents. A cover letter is crucial as we want to know, “why us?”
You will receive an email with a survey and some more information about Northrop Grumman, which we hope you complete as soon as possible.
You will receive a call or email from one of our friendly recruitment team to talk through your application. From here, our recruitment team will organise for you to attend one of our assessment centres or an interview.
A recruitment representative or your hiring manager will give you a call to let you know if you are successful or unsuccessful.
If you are successful, a People and Culture representative will then reach out to you to discuss your onboarding and provide a warm welcome to Northrop Grumman!
Please note that our recruitment process can be lengthydue to thestrong security checksrequiredwhich allow our Internstoget closeto our secure technology. Therefore, any candidates MUST have an Australian Citizenship to apply.
Start Date: November 2026
Placement Term: 12 weeks - Paid
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe.
On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family.
Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference.
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