Software Engineering Intern — Defense Systems (Summer 2027)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join the Defense Systems Intern Program in Manhattan Beach, CA. This internship develops competencies across engineering specializations and involves hands-on work from day one.

Qualified students are enrolled full-time in STEM, available for 10 weeks in Summer 2027, and able to obtain U.S. government security clearance. The program offers exposure to weapon systems, testing, and calibration activities.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled full-time in Fall2026 for undergraduate or graduate program.
• Major in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math).
• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during Summer2027.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (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 degree requirements

U.S. citizenship

Clearance eligibility

Education

Undergraduate or graduate STEM degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join the Defense Systems Intern Program in Manhattan Beach, CA. This internship develops competencies across engineering specializations and involves hands-on work from day one.

Qualified students are enrolled full-time in STEM, available for 10 weeks in Summer 2027, and able to obtain U.S. government security clearance. The program offers exposure to weapon systems, testing, and calibration activities.