Embedded Systems Software Intern - C/C++, Python

Northrop Grumman; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking Software Engineer interns for the Mission Systems NIC division, located in McClellan, CA. You will join a team designing navigation and mission‑planning software, writing C/C++ and Python for embedded and real‑time platforms, and participating in Agile processes.

The internship emphasizes hands‑on development, code reviews, testing, and safety‑critical documentation, with exposure to DoD software lifecycles and security considerations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing full-time undergraduate or graduate degree in a software STEM field.
• Majoring in Software Engineering or Computer Science.
• Available to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks in Summer 2027.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior software engineers to design, develop, and integrate software components for navigation and mission‑planning systems.
• Write clean, maintainable C/C++ and Python code that runs on embedded and real‑time platforms.
• Perform unit, integration, and system‑level testing using automated test frameworks and CI pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve quality.
• Document design decisions, APIs, and operational procedures for internal use and audits.
• Assist in troubleshooting and performance profiling of flight‑critical software to meet safety and latency needs.
• Contribute to safety‑critical certification artifacts (e.g., DO‑178C design reviews, IS‑145 safety analyses).
• Work in Agile Scrum teams: plan sprints, daily stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate with systems engineering, hardware integration, and security teams for end‑to‑end mission support.
• Explore emerging technologies (e.g., edge ML) to enhance navigation accuracy and resilience.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Python

Agile/Scrum

Testing

Code reviews

Education

Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Automated test frameworks

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking Software Engineer interns for the Mission Systems NIC division, located in McClellan, CA. You will join a team designing navigation and mission‑planning software, writing C/C++ and Python for embedded and real‑time platforms, and participating in Agile processes.

The internship emphasizes hands‑on development, code reviews, testing, and safety‑critical documentation, with exposure to DoD software lifecycles and security considerations.