About the role#
Northrop Grumman is seeking Electrical Engineering students for a summer internship in the Space sector. You will join the Western Region Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering discipline in Redondo Beach, California. This is a full-time, paid position for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Develop and analyze electrical systems requirements.
- Create electrical block diagrams for systems, subsystems, and unit-to-unit interfaces.
- Manage and allocate power, command, and telemetry hardware resources.
- Design electrical connectivity for spacecraft harnesses.
- Develop command telemetry databases.
- Perform analysis on fusing, signal integrity, and electrical interface compatibility.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in Electrical Engineering.
- You must be enrolled full-time for the Fall 2027 semester.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher is preferred.
- Previous internship or co-op experience is a plus.
- Participation in professional, community, or extracurricular activities is helpful.
- An interest in working within a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Redondo Beach, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Travel: Approximately 10% of the time.
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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