2027 Software Engineering Intern - Colorado Springs CO

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs is offering an internship in its Defense Systems Sector. You will gain hands-on MBSE exposure, work in an agile team, and contribute to software architecture artifacts as you support requirements analysis. You must be enrolled full-time in a STEM degree and able to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks in summer 2027, with U.S.

citizenship for clearance. Intern pay ranges from $24.25 to $31 per hour, depending on degree level, and Northrop Grumman is an equal

Qualifications

• Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2026.
• Be majoring in or having majored 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 a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Responsibilities

• Gain proficiency in Model-based System Engineering (MBSE) and associated tools (e.g., DOORS or Cameo).
• Work in an agile development environment.
• Design and define software system architecture artifacts for new or existing Software Products.
• Requirements creation and tracing to software components.
• Work with a team of software developers, other Software System Engineers and SMEs.

Skills

MBSE

Agile

Software architecture

Requirements tracing

Team collaboration

Education

STEM degree (undergrad or grad)

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

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.

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 and our shared vision of global security.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Engineers for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Defense Systems Sector in Colorado Springs, CO.

Responsibliities:

• Gain proficiency in Model-based System Engineering (MBSE) and associated tools (e.g., DOORS or Cameo).
• Work in an agile development environment.
• Design and define software system architecture artifacts for new or existing Software Products.
• Requirements creation and tracing to software components.
• Work with a team of software developers, other Software System Engineers and SME's (subject matter experts).

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Strategic Deterrent Systems Division (SDSD).

Basic Qualifications

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2026.
• Be majoring in or having majored 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 a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher
• Current active Secret Security Clearance or higher

Intern Pay Range for Colorado Springs, CO:

• Bachelor's: $24.25 to $31.00 per hour
• Master's: $34.50- $37.25 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.