2027 Intern Software Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

## 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 seeking Software Engineering Intern to join the Aeronautics Systems Intern Program. This position will be located in one of the following locations: San Diego, CA / Palmdale, CA / El Segundo, CA / or Redondo Beach, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Software Engineering directorate.

The selected candidate will work in a dynamic people-focused environment where he/she will interact with users, customers and other developers.

As an intern, you’ll participate in a summer internship program to develop competencies in a variety of engineering specializations that may include:

• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems.

• Work from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.

• Operate related equipment; conduct tests and report data in prescribed format.

• Perform calibration and alignment checks; make adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.

• Prepare prescribed compounds and solutions.

Basic Qualifications

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be enrolled in an Associates or 4 year degree AND graduating after August 2027.

• Be majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar STEM degree.

• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.

• 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

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.

• Previous internship/co-op experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)

Intern Pay Range

• Undergraduate degrees (Including graduating students planning on attending/enrolled in a full-time Master’s program): $21.50 to $39.00 per hour

• Master’s: $30.50 to $48.00 per hour

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 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.