About the role#
This is a full-time internship for Summer 2027 based in Cincinnati, Ohio. You will join the Northrop Grumman Xetron team to work on projects that address national security threats. This role is on-site and requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks.
What you'll do#
- Develop products related to kernel development, reverse engineering, and vulnerability research.
- Work on network and communication systems.
- Use software development skills and scripting languages to build security solutions.
- Collaborate with team members on technical challenges.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university.
- Must be enrolled full-time for the Fall 2027 semester.
- A degree focus in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Cyber Software, or Systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance.
- Preferred: A cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
- Preferred: An active security clearance.
- Preferred: Experience with debugging, system analysis tools, SDLC, reverse engineering, and virtual machine technology.
- Preferred: Familiarity with source control platforms and CI/CD workflows.
Location & details#
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Sponsorship: Not available.
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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