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Northrop Grumman

Engineering Internship – Graduate or PhD

Northrop Grumman

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

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $36 - $49 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing requirements, designing, and testing space payloads and spacecraft systems. Proficient in advanced algorithms and signal processing techniques, with a strong foundation in STEM disciplines.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Space Vehicle EngineeringRequirements DevelopmentSignal ProcessingSystem ArchitectureIntegration and Testing

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Hard Skills
Spacecraft DesignData Processing TechniquesAlgorithm DevelopmentHardware IntegrationSoftware Testing
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeamworkInterpersonal Communication
Industry Keywords
STEM DegreeSatellite ServicingHuman-Rated SpacecraftCustomer RequirementsNorthrop Grumman

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 sophisticated signal processing and data processing techniques
  • Integrate and test finished hardware and software products
  • Learn new skills and explore Northrop Grumman's enterprise through the internship
  • Network with experts and connect with thought leaders
  • Join the Space Systems Sector

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Enrolled full-time in and pursuing a master's or PhD from an accredited college/university
  • Will be enrolled full-time in Fall 2027
  • Major or prior major in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) degree
  • Available to work full-time on-site, 40 hours per week, for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027 or Fall 2027
  • U.S. citizen
  • Graduate or PhD student
  • 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 support for advancing human discovery
  • Opportunities for 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
  • Long Term Incentives for eligible Vice President or Director positions