Software Engineering Intern — Defense Systems

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join the Defense Systems Intern Program. The position will be located in Manhattan Beach, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Command and Control Weapons Division, participating in a summer internship program to develop engineering competencies across several specializations, with hands-on project work and collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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 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 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).

Responsibilities

• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Work from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Operate related equipment; conduct tests and report data in prescribed format.
• Perform calibration and alignment checks; make adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.
• Prepare prescribed compounds and solutions.

Skills

STEM internship readiness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Pursuing undergraduate or graduate STEM degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join the Defense Systems Intern Program. The position will be located in Manhattan Beach, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Command and Control Weapons Division, participating in a summer internship program to develop engineering competencies across several specializations, with hands-on project work and collaboration opportunities.