About the role#
Northrop Grumman is hiring engineering interns for our Space Systems sector. You will contribute to mission and space vehicle engineering activities. This role is a full-time, paid summer 2027 opportunity based on-site in either Dulles, Virginia, or Baltimore, Maryland.
What you'll do#
- Support the development, design, integration, or testing of space payloads, spacecraft buses, satellites, and human-rated spacecraft.
- Generate and flow down customer requirements to hardware and software designers.
- Develop system architectures.
- Implement algorithms for signal and data processing.
- Integrate and test finished hardware and software products.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s, master's, or higher degree in a STEM field.
- Must be enrolled full-time in Fall 2027.
- Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) on-site for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
- U.S. citizenship.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher.
- Previous internship or co-op experience.
- Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
Location & details#
- Locations: Dulles, VA and Baltimore, MD.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- 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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