2027 Intern Software Engineer

About the role

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join the Aeronautics Systems Intern Program. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Software Engineering directorate and will work in a dynamic, people‑focused environment interacting with users, customers, and other developers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a summer internship program to develop competencies in a variety of engineering specializations.
• 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.

Requirements

• Enrolled full‑time pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university, graduating after October 2027.
• Majoring in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.
• Available to work full‑time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during October 2027.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (Interim Secret); U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.
• Able to obtain 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