About the role#
This internship is based in Linthicum, Maryland, within the Space Systems Sector. You will contribute to antenna design engineering and gain hands-on experience with space payloads and electronics. This is a full-time, paid position for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support the design, analysis, and testing of space payloads and electronically scanned antennas.
- Work on mixed-signal electronics and various antenna subcomponents.
- Perform antenna performance pattern modeling and phased array antenna architecture design.
- Conduct RF budget analysis.
- Handle radiator or printed circuit design, simulation, and analysis.
- Execute acceptance and design verification testing.
- Analyze technical data.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or higher degree in a STEM field.
- Enrollment as a full-time student in Fall 2027.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Availability to work full-time on-site for at least 10 weeks during the summer of 2027.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher is preferred.
- Previous internship or co-op experience, along with leadership and strong communication skills, are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Linthicum, Maryland.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
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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