2027 Software Testing Engineering Intern - Apopka FL

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Test Engineer Intern to join the Manufacturing Test Engineering Team in Apopka, FL. The role requires a student enrolled full-time in optics/photonics engineering and the ability to work 40 hours per week for ~10 weeks in summer 2027.

Candidates should be proficient with C++ or C#, possess strong communication and teamwork, and be eligible for U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled full-time in Fall 2027 for undergrad or graduate degree.
• Majoring in Optics or Photonics Science Engineering.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.

Responsibilities

• Major in Software or related field; contribute to testing software.
• Familiarity with writing code in C++ or C#.
• Clear verbal and written communication; active listening.
• Work well with others; time management and organization.

Skills

C++

C#

Communication

Time management

Active listening

Teamwork

Growth mindset

Education

Optics or Photonics Eng

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Software Test Engineer Intern for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in Apopka, FL. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Manufacturing Test Engineering Team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Candidates field of study in Software or related field
• Familiarity of software/ writing code in C++ or C#
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Active listening
• Working well with others
• Time Management & Organization
• Showing empathy and respect
• Continuous Learning & Growth Mindset
• Looking for opportunities to improve skills

Basic Qualifications

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

• 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 Optics or Photonic Science Engineering
• 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)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Navigate environments like Windows, macOS, or Chrome OS, including basic file management, window controls, and system settings.
• Knowledge of waveguide design, fiber splicing, cleanroom protocols, and photonic integrated circuit (PIC) fabrication.

Intern Pay Range

Intern Pay Range: Bachelor’s: $18.50 to $33.50 per hour Master’s: $26.25 to $41.50 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.

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.