About the role#
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Cyber Software Engineer Intern to join our Mission Systems sector in San Antonio, Texas. You will work with our Xetron team to build capabilities for military and intelligence customers. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Develop solutions to address national security threats.
- Perform kernel development and basic software development tasks.
- Conduct reverse engineering and vulnerability research on network and communication systems.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university, with plans to remain enrolled in Fall 2027.
- A degree focus in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Cyber Software, or Systems.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks during Summer 2027.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Special Access Program status.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
- Experience with software development life cycles (SDLC), reverse engineering, debugging, system analysis tools, and virtual machine technology.
- Familiarity with source control platforms like Git, GitHub, or GitLab and CI/CD workflows using tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
- Preference is given to candidates who already hold an active security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: San Antonio, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
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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