2026 Software Engineer Intern - Linthicum MD

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD • 2h ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

TRAVEL: No

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.

An internship at Northrop Grumman is unique. Sure, you'll learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. But you'll gain something even more valuable: pride in what you've done. Join us and launch your career. We'll support you with training, employee resource groups, and our shared vision of global security.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Software Engineers for an internship opportunity. This position will be located in-person at our Mission Systems Sector in Linthicum, MD.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Microelectronics Center (NGMC), Microelectronics Design & Applications (MDA) business unit. MDA is leading efforts to transform computing, combining the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop revolutionary energy-efficient computing systems. You will work in a fast-paced team environment alongside a broad array of scientists and engineers to make these next generation processing solutions a reality.

Roles and Responsibilities:

An intern may perform a variety of duties in the cryogenic, electronic, software, mechanical, or electromechanical areas. Potential opportunities include software development or data science in support of advanced microelectronics design and test. Assignments may include coding in BASH, Python, PowerShell, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, and/or MATLAB.

Basic Qualifications:

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2026

Be majoring in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microelectronic Engineering, or other closely related STEM field

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

Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher

Experience with or knowledge of DevOps tools such as GitLab, Nexus Repository, and/or Kubernetes

Experience with or knowledge of the containerized application development lifecycle

Experience with BASH, Python, PowerShell, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, and/or MATLAB

General knowledge of microelectronics, semiconductors, superconductivity, and/or quantum mechanics

Membership in student organizations such as ACM, IEEE, AIAA, etc.

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.

Pay Range:

Bachelor's (including graduating students planning on attending/enrolled in a full-time Master's program in Fall 2026): $24.75 - $30.25/hour

Master's: $35.50 - $37.25/hour

campusjobs

Primary Level Salary Range: $24.75 - $37.25

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.

Similar Jobs

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Insight Global • Middle River, MD • 1h ago

IT & Engineering

Job Description A client of Insight Global is looking for a Manufacturing Process Engineers to sit fully onsite in Middle River, MD. This candidate will be responsible for coordinating with both the engineering team and...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Automation Tech/Area Lead- DelatV (Pharmaceutical or Biopharmaceutical Industry)

Cognizant • Annapolis, MD • 3h ago

IT & Engineering

Role - Automation Technical/Area Lead In this role, you will: · Own technical leadership across the automation project · Act as the primary automation representative in cross-functional program leadership meetings, ensur...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Director, Mechanical & Controls Systems Engineering

Meta • Annapolis, MD • 3h ago

IT & Engineering

Summary: As the Mechanical & Controls Systems Engineering Director, you will lead, drive and execute on our strategy to engineer and design large-scale data center infrastructure. You will drive towards implementing...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Data Scientist 3

DCCA • Annapolis Junction, MD • 4h ago

IT & Engineering

Data Scientist 3 Location Annapolis Junction, MD Job Code 2508 of Openings 1 Apply Now ( https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg02/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=DCCAMD&cws=39&rid=2508 ) DCCA is a veteran-owned IT bus...

4h ago

Go to Apply

Full Stack Software Engineer

DCCA • Ellicott City, MD • 5h ago

IT & Engineering

Full Stack Software Engineer Location Ellicott City, MD Job Code 2511 of Openings 1 Apply Now ( https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg02/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=DCCAMD&cws=39&rid=2511 ) DCCA is a veteran-owned...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Software Engineer 3

PDS Defense • Linthicum, MD • 5h ago

IT & Engineering

Engineering Software Engineer 3 Linthicum, MD Posted: 11/14/2025 Job Description Job ID#: 214331 Job Category: Engineering Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 52 PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer 3, in...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Software Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. • Linthicum, MD • 5h ago

IT & Engineering

SOFTWARE ENGINEER - DRIVE INNOVATION AT THE FRONTIER OF AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to support a global leader in the aerospace industry. This full-time, 12-mont...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Software Engineer I (Guidewire)

Travelers Insurance Company • Hunt Valley, MD • 5h ago

IT & Engineering

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Principal Software Engineer

Constellation • Baltimore, MD • 5h ago

IT & Engineering

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production f...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Staff Software Engineer - Notification Platform

General Motors • Annapolis, MD • 5h ago

IT & Engineering

Job Description Remote: This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Milford, or Mountain View, you are expected to report to that location three times a week,...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.