Software Engineering Intern

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    Northrop Grumman

    10,001+ employeesFounded 1994Falls Church, VADefense and Space Manufacturing

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    Company: 0090 CORP-Corporate Office Title: 2027 Engineering Intern - Bellevue (NE) Location: United States-Nebraska-Bellevue Posted Date: Posted Today Employment Type: Full time Sidebar Info: Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address

    Job Description: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Job DescriptionNorthrop Grumman is seeking Software Engineering Intern to join the Defense Systems Intern Program. This position will be located in Bellevue, NE.The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Command and Control Weapons Division.As an intern, you’ll participate in a summer internship program to develop competencies in a variety of engineering specializations that may include:Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems.Work from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.Operate related equipment; conduct tests and report data in prescribed format.Perform calibration and alignment checks; make adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.Prepare prescribed compounds and solutions.  Basic QualificationsA candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university AND will be enrolled full time in Fall 2027.Be majoring in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during Summer 2027.Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).  Preferred QualificationsHave an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.Previous internship/co-op experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular) Intern Pay Range  Undergraduate degrees (Including graduating students planning on attending/enrolled in a full-time Master’s program): $18.50 - $33.50Master’s: $26.25 - $41.50The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

    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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