About the role#
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cyber Software Engineer Intern for our Mission Systems sector in San Antonio, Texas. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027. You will work on-site for at least 10 weeks.
What you'll do#
- Perform various duties across electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas.
- Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, and systems.
- Work from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
- Operate related equipment and conduct tests while reporting data in a prescribed format.
- Perform calibration and alignment checks, make adjustments or replacements, and prepare necessary compounds and solutions.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student in an undergraduate or graduate STEM degree program at an accredited college or university.
- You must be enrolled full-time for the Fall 2027 semester.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks during the summer of 2027.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, which is a prerequisite for this role.
- Ability to obtain a final security clearance before your start date.
- An overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
- Proficiency in Python 3, Java, C#, C++, Linux, SSH, MATLAB, Autodesk Inventor and Maya, LabVIEW, Multi-sim, Zebra Inventory Management Systems, and Microsoft or Google Office Suites.
- An active TS clearance is preferred.
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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