2026 Intern Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Emerado, ND • 3d ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking System Engineers to join the Aeronautics Systems Intern Program . This position will be located in Palmdale, CA, Redondo Beach, CA, El Segundo, CA, Rancho Bernardo, CA, Camarillo, CA, Beale AFB, CA, Nellis AFB, or NV, Emerado, ND.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Systems Engineering Organization

The selected candidate will work in a dynamic people-focused environment where he/she will interact with users, customers and other developers.

As an intern, you'll participate in a summer internship program to develop competencies in a variety of engineering specializations that may include:

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.

Develop new and/or integrate existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models, and command and control models.

Simulate real-time operations and develop code that simulates behaviors of systems, platforms, and missions.

Develop, integrate, and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools.

Model operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulations, and recommends alternative architectures.

Perform operational analysis and military mission effectiveness analysis.

Basic Qualifications

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university AND will be enrolled full time in Fall 2025.

Be majoring in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree .

Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2026.

Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).

Preferred Qualifications

Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.

Previous internship/co-op experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)

Strong technical writing and communication skills. Flexibility to evolving program environments.

Familiarity with Software Development lifecycle.

Familiarity with Model Simulation & Analysis (MS&A).

Scripting and analysis languages, such as Matlab, Python, or C+ Intern Pay Range

Undergraduate degrees (Including graduating students planning on attending/enrolled in a full-time Master's program): $17.75 to $38.00 per hour

Master's: $25.50 to $46.75 per hour

"At Northrop Grumman, our internship pay rates are standardized and take into account three main factors: the anticipated graduation date of the individual, the cost of labor of the geographic location, and whether the internship is considered technical or administrative."

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Primary Level Salary Range: $1.00 - $1.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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