About the role#
This internship is part of the Space Systems Sector. You will contribute to mission and space vehicle engineering activities. You will work on space payloads, spacecraft buses, satellites, human-rated spacecraft, or satellite servicing vehicles.
What you'll do#
- Support the development, design, integration, or testing of space systems.
- Generate and distribute customer requirements to hardware and software teams.
- Develop system architectures.
- Implement algorithms for signal and data processing.
- Integrate and test hardware and software products.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a master's or PhD program at an accredited university in a STEM field.
- Must be enrolled full-time for the Fall 2027 term.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week on-site for at least 10 weeks during Summer 2027 or Fall 2027.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher is preferred.
- Previous internship or co-op experience, leadership skills, and extracurricular involvement are preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site position.
- Locations: Dulles, Virginia, or Baltimore, Maryland.
- Term: Summer 2027 or Fall 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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