2027 Intern Software Engineer

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, employees work on revolutionary systems that impact lives around the world. The Software Engineering Intern will join the Aeronautics Systems Intern Program, located in San Diego, CA; Palmdale, CA; El Segundo, CA; or Redondo Beach, CA. The intern will be part of the Software Engineering directorate, working in a dynamic, people‑focused environment interacting with users, customers, and other developers.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Interact with users, customers, and other developers.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an Associate’s or 4‑year degree program and graduating after August 2027.
• Majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar STEM discipline.
• Available to work full‑time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite) and any required Program Special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.

Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.
• Previous internship/co‑op experience, leadership and teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and involvement in professional, community, or extracurricular activities.

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available.

Pay

Undergraduate degrees (including graduating students planning to attend/enroll in a full‑time Master’s program): $21.50 to $39.00 per hour.
Master’s degrees: $30.50 to $48.00 per hour.
Internship pay rates are standardized based on anticipated graduation date, geographic cost of labor, and whether the internship is technical or administrative.

Schedule

Full‑time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.