Systems Engineer Intern – Secret Clearance (Chantilly)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Chantilly, VA is seeking internship systems engineers to join the Intelligence and Sensing Solutions group. The role offers hands-on experience on secure, multi-domain projects and exposure to cutting-edge technology.

Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate STEM program, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be able to obtain U.S. government clearance. The internship runs for at least 10 weeks in Summer 2027, with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required to start.
• Full-time student enrolled in Spring 2027.
• Pursuing a STEM degree such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, or Engineering Management.
• GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours) for at least 10 weeks in Summer 2027.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance.

Skills

Secret clearance

Full-time student

STEM degree focus

U.S. citizenship

Education

Undergraduate or graduate STEM degree (CS/IS/Eng Sci/Eng Mgmt)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Chantilly, VA is seeking internship systems engineers to join the Intelligence and Sensing Solutions group. The role offers hands-on experience on secure, multi-domain projects and exposure to cutting-edge technology.

Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate STEM program, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be able to obtain U.S. government clearance. The internship runs for at least 10 weeks in Summer 2027, with competitive hourly pay.