2027 Electrical Engineer Intern - San Diego CA

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking aspiring Electrical Engineers for an internship opportunity. This position will be located on-site at our Mission Systems sector in San Diego, CA.

The qualified candidate will join Northrop Grumman’s Navigation Intelligence and Connectivity Division (NIC). The role includes designing and developing electrical components, applying research to system development, and solving technical problems.

Qualifications

• Be a student enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university for Fall 2027.
• Majoring in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Available to work full-time for at least 10 weeks during Summer 2027.
• Ability to obtain U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, design and develop electrical components, equipment and systems.
• Apply research to planning, design, development and testing of systems.
• Problem solving and developing solutions to technical problems.
• Design electrical products and systems.

Skills

Programming skills

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Electrical Engineering or related STEM field

Full-time enrolled student (undergrad/grad)

Tools

HFSS

NEC

FEKO

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

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, professional development and networking opportunities, and our shared vision of global security.

Northrop Grumman is seeking aspiring Electrical Engineers for an internship opportunity. This position will be located on-site at our Mission Systems sector in San Diego, CA. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Navigation Intelligence and Connectivity Division (NIC).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Research, plan, design and develop electrical components, equipment, systems and networks
• Apply research to planning, design, development, and testing of systems
• Problem solving
• Develop or recommend solutions to technical problems
• Designs electrical products and systems

Basic Qualifications

• Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2027
• Be majoring in Electrical Engineering or closely related STEM field
• 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 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Experience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects.
• Experience in working on business or engineering full life-cycle projects from project inception through launch.
• Knowledge of HFSS, NEC or FEKO
• Programming skills

Intern Pay Range: Bachelor’s: $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.

campusjobs Primary Level Salary Range: $21.50 - $39.00

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.

Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.