2027 Software Engineer Intern - Morrisville NC

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Morrisville, NC is seeking Software Engineer interns for the Space Systems Sector. This internship offers hands-on experience addressing a range of engineering challenges and exposure to cutting-edge technology.

Ideal candidates are full-time STEM students ready to contribute to a fast-paced team, with opportunities to develop practical skills and build a resume that opens doors in the aerospace industry.

Qualifications

• Full-time student enrolled in Fall 2027 (undergraduate or graduate).
• Majoring in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours per 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 is a prerequisite.
• Preferred GPA 3.00/4.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties in electronic, mechanical, or optical areas.
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, tests, and maintains equipment and systems.
• Works from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Operates related equipment and reports data in prescribed format.

Skills

STEM Degree

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate degree in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

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.

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Software Engineers for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Space Systems Sector.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas.
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Works from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.
• Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions.
• Exclude technicians working in Production or Quality Assurance

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 a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) 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 3.00/4.0 or higher

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.