About the role#
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) intern to join the Space Systems program in Dulles, Virginia. You will work within the GNC subsystem team to design, build, and test spacecraft components for DoD, NASA, and commercial customers. This role involves focusing on either GNC analysis or GNC components, or a combination of both, depending on your interests and strengths.
What you'll do#
- Design, analyze, and tune spacecraft attitude and position control loops using time and frequency domain techniques.
- Analyze and test the spacecraft GNC subsystem performance through simulations and other analytic tools.
- Implement GNC algorithms in flight software and support qualification testing.
- Develop simulation models for various sensors and actuators.
- Present designs, analysis, and test results to internal and external customers.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, with a graduation date after Fall 2027.
- Major in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.7.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during the summer of 2027.
Location & details#
- Location: Dulles, Virginia.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a defense and space manufacturing company founded in 1994. It operates globally and maintains a workforce of over 86,000 employees. The company focuses on areas including autonomous systems, cyber security, space, and logistics. Its headquarters are located in Falls Church, Virginia.
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