Northrop Grumman is a pioneering technology company that offers unique opportunities for interns to work on revolutionary systems impacting lives globally. The Software Engineer Intern position involves participating in software development or data science to support advanced microelectronics design and test, working alongside scientists and engineers in a fast-paced environment.
An intern may perform a variety of duties in the cryogenic, electronic, software, mechanical, or electromechanical areas.
Potential opportunities include software development or data science in support of advanced microelectronics design and test.
Assignments may include coding in BASH, Python, PowerShell, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, and/or MATLAB.
Qualification
Required
Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2026
Be majoring in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microelectronic Engineering, or other closely related STEM field
Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during Summer 2026
Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Preferred
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
Experience with or knowledge of DevOps tools such as GitLab, Nexus Repository, and/or Kubernetes
Experience with or knowledge of the containerized application development lifecycle
Experience with BASH, Python, PowerShell, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, and/or MATLAB
General knowledge of microelectronics, semiconductors, superconductivity, and/or quantum mechanics
Membership in student organizations such as ACM, IEEE, AIAA, etc.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.