Space Systems Electrical Intern — Hands-on Avionics & Launch

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in the Space Systems Sector seeks an Intern, Electrical Engineer to join the team in Vandenberg, CA. You will contribute to the development and integration of launch vehicle systems while gaining hands-on experience.

The internship runs summer 2027, requires full-time student in STEM with GPA 3.0+, U.S. citizenship for clearance, and pays hourly according to degree level; Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Be a student enrolled full-time pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2027.
• Be majoring in a STEM Degree or related.
• Have an overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher (transcripts uploaded).
• Be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite).

Responsibilities

• Support development of new VSFB programs such as Next Generation Interceptor.
• Perform launch vehicle avionics hardware & software system and subsystem level integration, test and launch operations.
• Coordinate and lead Electrical Technicians performing functions supporting integration, test, checkout, operation, and maintenance of complex electronic flight, ground testing and launching systems.
• Hands-on electrical integration and test of flight hardware; maintain electronic or electro-mechanical, and optical communications components, circuits or systems.
• Create, edit, review, and maintain test procedures for manufacturing and launch pad operations.
• Lead the testing and/or evaluation/validation of electrical systems.
• Coordinate and perform testing with customer, FAA, and site range and safety personnel.
• Support maintenance and upgrading of Electrical Ground Support Equipment and its network equipment.
• Troubleshoot, document, and disposition discrepancies and pursue root cause and corrective actions.
• Evaluate and implement Lean solutions to decrease cycle times.
• Maintain launch day schedule by performing other duties.

Skills

STEM degree

GPA 3.0+

Full-time summer availability

US citizenship for clearance

Education

Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman in the Space Systems Sector seeks an Intern, Electrical Engineer to join the team in Vandenberg, CA. You will contribute to the development and integration of launch vehicle systems while gaining hands-on experience.

The internship runs summer 2027, requires full-time student in STEM with GPA 3.0+, U.S. citizenship for clearance, and pays hourly according to degree level; Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package.