2027 S/W Embedded Engineering Intern – Sykesville MD

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is offering an internship opportunity in Mission Systems for students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. You will design and develop digital logic for cutting‑edge mission solutions, participating in full lifecycle design, from simulation to hardware integration.

You will work full‑time for at least 10 weeks in summer 2027, with potential to learn from experienced engineers and gain hands‑on experience with secure,

Qualifications

• Be a student enrolled full-time in Fall2027 from an accredited college/university.
• Majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related STEM field.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) for at least 10 weeks during Summer 2027.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital logic for advanced mission solutions.
• Gain hands-on experience with the programmable logic full life cycle: design, simulation, implementation, verification, and system integration.
• Implement and debug designs in simulations and on real hardware.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers to address design challenges and learn best practices.
• Engage in a full life-cycle approach—design, implementation, test verification, production of digital electronic equipment and other hardware systems.

Skills

Student (full-time)

CS/CE major

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Enrolled in undergrad/grad program

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. 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.

Roles and Responsibilities

You’ll Have an Opportunity to:

• Bring ideas into reality by designing and developing digital logic for our advanced mission solutions
• Gain hands‑on exposure to the programmable logic full life cycle: design, simulation, implementation, verification, and system integration
• Implement and debug designs in simulations and on real hardware
• Collaborate directly with experienced engineers to solve design challenges, get feedback, and learn best practices
• Engage in a full life‑cycle approach--design, implementation, test verification, production of digital electronic equipment and other hardware systems

Basic Qualifications

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria.

• 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 Fall2027
• Be majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field.
• Be available to work full‑time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer2027.
• 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
• A current/active US Government Secret clearance

Intern Pay Range

Bachelor’s: $20.50 to $37.25 per hour
Master’s: $29.00 to $45.50 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.

Primary Level Salary Range

$20.50 - $37.25

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.