2027 Intern – Product Support Technical Editor & Writer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking Interns, Technical Editor & Writer to join the Aeronautics Sector Intern Program. This position will be located in one of the following locations: Palmdale, CA / Redondo Beach, CA / El Segundo, CA / San Diego, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Product Support organization. As an intern, you'll participate in a summer internship program to develop competencies in a variety of specializations that may include writing and editing,

Qualifications

• Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and graduating after August 2027.
• Majoring in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Linguistics or related field.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Write, rewrite, and edit technical documents to clearly communicate information to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with engineers and product developers to gather and validate content from specs and drawings.
• Observe production methods and system performance to develop accurate user-focused documentation.
• Coordinate development of illustrations to support and clarify written content.
• Perform quality reviews of documentation for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical editing

Interviews and content validation

Drafting and formatting docs

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in English/Technical Writing/Communications/Linguistics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 Interns, Technical Editor & Writer to join the Aeronautics Sector Intern Program. This position will be located in one of the following locations: Palmdale, CA / Redondo Beach, CA / El Segundo, CA / San Diego, CA The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Product Support organization. As an intern, you'll participate in a summer internship program to develop competencies in a variety of specializations that may include:

• Write, rewrite, and edit technical documents (e.g., procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related publications) to clearly communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with engineers and product developers to gather and validate technical content through interviews and review of technical specifications, blueprints, engineering drawings, and trade publications.
• Observe production methods and system performance to develop accurate, user-focused documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee the development of illustrative materials, including drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts, to support and clarify written content.
• Perform quality reviews of documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, clarity, and adherence to established standards and formats.

Basic Qualifications

• Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university AND graduating after August 2027.
• Be majoring in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Linguistics, or related degree program.
• 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 out of 4.0 or higher.
• Previous internship/co-op experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong academic or project-based experience in writing and editing, with a solid command of grammar and style.
• Interest in and foundational understanding of aviation and/or aerospace concepts and terminology (coursework or extracurricular experience preferred).
• Ability to learn and apply interpretation of engineering data, such as drawings/blueprints, parts lists, notes lists, and technical specifications.

Intern Pay Range Undergraduate degrees (Including graduating students planning on attending/enrolled in a full-time Master's program): $19.25-$34.75 Master's: $27.50-$43.25 Campusjobs Primary Level Salary Range: $1.00 - $1.00. 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.

Benefits

• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus
• 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.
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.