Software Engineering Intern — Space Systems Summer 2027

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineer internship for the Space Systems Sector. The position targets students who will be enrolled for Fall 2027 and pursuing a STEM degree, with a full-time summer commitment (about 10 weeks) and eligibility for a U.S.

government security clearance. The internship emphasizes hands-on work from engineering drawings, calibration, and testing of electronic to optical systems, with opportunities to gain real-world experience in a leading defense contractor

Qualifications

• Be a student enrolled full-time pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2027.
• 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)
• Preferred: overall GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas.
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Works from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.
• Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions.
• Exclude technicians working in Production or Quality Assurance

Skills

Full-time student

Security clearance eligibility

US citizenship required

GPA 3.0+ (preferred)

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Pursuing STEM degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineer internship for the Space Systems Sector. The position targets students who will be enrolled for Fall 2027 and pursuing a STEM degree, with a full-time summer commitment (about 10 weeks) and eligibility for a U.S.

government security clearance. The internship emphasizes hands-on work from engineering drawings, calibration, and testing of electronic to optical systems, with opportunities to gain real-world experience in a leading defense contractor