About the role#
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Cyber Security Engineering Intern to join our Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering team in Aurora, Colorado. This part-time position supports active programs within the Space sector during the Fall 2026 semester. You will work within the Cyber Security and Systems Administration domain.
What you'll do#
- Support the Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering team on active space programs.
- Gain hands-on experience in Cyber Security and Systems Administration.
- Work toward obtaining a Security+ Certification.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related STEM field.
- Must be enrolled full-time for the Spring 2027 semester.
- U.S. citizenship is required to meet government security clearance requirements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Foundational knowledge of Servers and Networking technologies.
Location & details#
- Location: Aurora, Colorado.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Part-time (maximum 20 hours per week).
- Compensation: This is a paid 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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