Embedded Software Engineer Intern – Real-Time Systems

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)

Woodland (CA)

Hybrid

USD 30,000 - 54,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking Software Engineer interns for the Mission Systems NIC division, located in Woodland Hills, CA. You will collaborate with senior engineers to design and implement navigation and mission‑planning software on embedded, real‑time platforms.

You’ll write C/C++ and Python, participate in tests and CI, and contribute to safety‑critical certification artifacts. The role operates in an Agile/Scrum environment with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

Be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student and will be enrolled Fall 2027.
Majoring in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related STEM degree.
Be 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) and Program Special Access.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior software engineers in the NIC division to design, develop, and integrate software components for navigation and mission‑planning systems.
Write clean, maintainable C/C++ and Python code that will run on embedded and real‑time platforms.
Perform unit, integration, and system‑level testing using automated test frameworks and continuous integration pipelines.
Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and incorporate peer recommendations to improve code quality and reliability.
Document design decisions, API specifications, and operational procedures for internal use and external audits.
Assist in troubleshooting and performance profiling of flight‑critical software to meet stringent safety and latency requirements.
Contribute to the development of safety‑critical certification artifacts (e.g., DO‑178C design reviews, IS‑145 safety analyses).
Work within Agile Scrum teams: attend sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (systems engineering, hardware integration, security) to ensure seamless end‑to‑end mission support.
Explore and prototype emerging technologies (e.g., machine learning inference on edge devices, secure communication protocols) that could enhance navigation accuracy and resilience.