Software Engineering Intern — TS Clearance (Summer 2027)

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join the Aeronautics Systems Intern Program. This role offers hands-on opportunities to work with a focused team on developing and testing software for advanced systems. The internship runs for the summer with full-time hours and potential relocation support.

The qualified student must be enrolled in a STEM degree, be eligible for a U.S. Top Secret clearance, and complete at least 10 weeks of full-time work.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate STEM degree and will be enrolled in Fall 2026.
• Major in STEM field.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) for at least 10 weeks Summer 2027.
• Must obtain and maintain U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with program access; U.S. citizenship required.
• Final approved interim Top Secret clearance and access may be required to start.

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

GPA 3.25/4.0

Leadership & teamwork

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Writing skills

Self-motivated

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate degree in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join the Aeronautics Systems Intern Program. This role offers hands-on opportunities to work with a focused team on developing and testing software for advanced systems. The internship runs for the summer with full-time hours and potential relocation support.

The qualified student must be enrolled in a STEM degree, be eligible for a U.S. Top Secret clearance, and complete at least 10 weeks of full-time work.