2027 Intern – Test & Evaluation Engineer

About the role

The Northrop Grumman Test & Evaluation Engineers intern program offers a unique opportunity for recent college graduates to gain hands-on experience in a variety of test and evaluation engineering specializations. Interns will participate in lab and field tests, set up instrumentation and data acquisition, collect and analyze test data, and prepare test procedures, logs, data summaries, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Support Test & Evaluation Engineers in planning and executing lab and field tests on components, systems, and software.
• Set up instrumentation and data acquisition, ensuring test configurations meet engineering and safety requirements while testing designs against reality.
• Collect and analyze test data to spot anomalies, edge cases, and performance trends, turning results into clear, actionable insight.
• Prepare test procedures, logs, data summaries, and reports that communicate system performance to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, support root cause and corrective action, and help turn ideas into proven, mission-ready capability.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university, graduating after August 2027. They must be majoring in a STEM field, available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027, and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special access within a reasonable period of time.

Qualifications

• A cumulative GPA of 3.25 out of 4.0 or higher preferred.
• Previous internship/co-op experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
• Good presentation and writing/communication skills.
• Self-motivated, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment.
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations and leading small groups.
• Experience in working on business or engineering full life-cycle projects from project inception through launch.

Skills

Basic computer literacy, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. Knowledge of test and evaluation methodologies and tools is preferred.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Pay

Undergraduate degrees (including graduating students planning on attending/enrolled in a full-time Master’s program): $17.50-$39.00
Master’s: $24.75-$48.00
Campusjobs Primary Level Salary Range: $1.00 - $1.00

Schedule

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