Cyber Software Engineer Intern — Build Secure Systems

Northrop Grumman; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cyber Software Engineer Intern for our Mission Systems Sector in Cincinnati, OH. You will contribute to projects that support national security and advance next-generation software capabilities. The role requires a student in STEM with basic scripting, networking, and embedded programming knowledge, plus the ability to pursue a U.S.

security clearance. Intern pay ranges from Bachelor’s $19.50–$35.50/hr and Master’s $27.50–$43.50/hr, with comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university and will be enrolled in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.
• Majoring in STEM with degree focus on Computer Science, Cyber Security, Cyber Software or Systems.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) for at least 10 weeks during spring 2027.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Able to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to national security threats with kernel development, reverse engineering, or vulnerability research.
• Use scripting languages to automate tasks and support tooling.
• Apply knowledge of computer networking and modern software development environments.
• Work with embedded programming concepts and software configuration management tools.

Skills

Scripting languages

Networking basics

Embedded programming

Software configuration management

Education

STEM degree focus in CS/Cyber

Tools

Git

GitHub

GitLab

CI/CD

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cyber Software Engineer Intern for our Mission Systems Sector in Cincinnati, OH. You will contribute to projects that support national security and advance next-generation software capabilities. The role requires a student in STEM with basic scripting, networking, and embedded programming knowledge, plus the ability to pursue a U.S.

security clearance. Intern pay ranges from Bachelor’s $19.50–$35.50/hr and Master’s $27.50–$43.50/hr, with comprehensive benefits and