About the role#
Northrop Grumman is hiring Engineering Interns for the Advanced Weapons team in Northridge, California. This role offers an opportunity to work on complex systems while building your professional network. You will work alongside experts and thought leaders to develop technical skills and contribute to our projects.
What you'll do#
- Learn new skills through hands-on project work.
- Explore the enterprise and understand our operations.
- Network with technical experts and thought leaders.
- Join forces with your team to invent the future.
What you'll need#
- You must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- You are currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- You are majoring in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mathematics.
- You will maintain full-time enrollment status in Fall 2027.
- You have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.
- You are available to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks during Summer 2027.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position based in Northridge, California.
- The internship takes place during Summer 2027.
- This is a paid, full-time role.
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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