Engineering Intern

Northrop Grumman

. Perform duties contributing to mission and/or space vehicle engineering activities .

Posted 10/15/2026internshipUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $26 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates capabilities in developing requirements, designing, and testing space payloads and spacecraft systems. Proficient in implementing advanced algorithms for signal and data processing while effectively collaborating in team environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Spacecraft DesignSignal ProcessingData ProcessingRequirements DevelopmentTeamwork

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Hard Skills

System Architecture DevelopmentIntegration TestingAlgorithm ImplementationPayload DevelopmentSpacecraft Bus Design

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationLeadershipMentoringNetworkingCoaching

Industry Keywords

STEM DegreeSpace Vehicle EngineeringSatellite ServicingHuman-Rated SpacecraftCustomer Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform duties contributing to mission and/or space vehicle engineering activities
Support or take responsibility for developing requirements, design, integration, development, or testing of space payloads, spacecraft buses, satellites, human-rated spacecraft, or satellite servicing vehicles
Generate and flow down customer requirements to hardware and software designers
Develop innovative system architectures
Implement advanced algorithms involving signal processing and data processing techniques
Integrate and test finished hardware and software products
Participate in training, networking, mentoring, and coaching opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enrolled full-time in and pursuing a bachelor’s/master's degree or higher from an accredited college/university
Will be enrolled full-time in Fall 2027
Majoring in or having majored in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) degree
U.S. citizen
Available to work full-time on-site, 40 hours per week, for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027
Preferred: overall cumulative GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0 or higher
Preferred: previous internship/co-op experience
Preferred: leadership and teamwork capabilities
Preferred: interpersonal communication skills
Preferred: professional, community, or extracurricular activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Training and professional development
Networking with experts and thought leaders
Experience in executive presence, technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business
Potential overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses