2027 Intern – Product Support Technical Editor & Writer

About the role

Northrop Grumman is seeking Interns, Technical Editor & Writer to join the Aeronautics Sector Intern Program. This position will be located in one of the following locations: Palmdale, CA / Redondo Beach, CA / El Segundo, CA / San Diego, CA. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Product Support organization.

Responsibilities

• Write, rewrite, and edit technical documents (e.g., procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related publications) to clearly communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with engineers and product developers to gather and validate technical content through interviews and review of technical specifications, blueprints, engineering drawings, and trade publications.
• Observe production methods and system performance to develop accurate, user-focused documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee the development of illustrative materials, including drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts, to support and clarify written content.
• Perform quality reviews of documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, clarity, and adherence to established standards and formats.

Basic qualifications

A 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 graduating after August 2027.
• Be majoring in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Linguistics, or related degree program.
• 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 qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25 out of 4.0 or higher.
• Previous internship/co-op experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong academic or project-based experience in writing and editing, with a solid command of grammar and style.
• Interest in and foundational understanding of aviation and/or aerospace concepts and terminology (coursework or extracurricular experience preferred).
• Ability to learn and apply interpretation of engineering data, such as drawings/blueprints, parts lists, notes lists, and technical specifications.

Pay

• Undergraduate degrees (Including graduating students planning on attending/enrolled in a full-time Master's program): $19.25-$34.75
• Master's: $27.50-$43.25