About the role#
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Data Scientist intern for the Product Support organization. This summer internship program focuses on machine learning and predictive analytics within the Aeronautics Sector. You will work on-site in San Diego, California, for a 10-week period during the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with software engineers and analysts to define data requirements and build integrated solutions.
- Design and develop custom data science tools from the ground up.
- Create statistical and machine learning models to extract insights from complex data sets.
- Model data and identify reusable patterns to support long-term scalability.
- Write modular code and contribute to documentation for data architectures and workflows.
- Apply software engineering standards, including unit testing and CI/CD automation.
- Tune and optimize algorithms within an on-premise infrastructure to ensure performance.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program in Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related STEM field.
- Graduation date after August 2027.
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
- Previous internship or co-op experience.
- Experience with Python, SQL, and C/C++.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control tools like Git and Docker, and libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, and SQLAlchemy.
- Knowledge of big data concepts, machine learning pipelines, and MLOps.
- Strong interpersonal communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Location & details#
- Location: San Diego, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time paid internship.
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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