About the role#
Northrop Grumman is hiring an Electrical Engineering Intern for our Marine Systems business unit. This role is based in Sunnyvale, California, and focuses on supporting our work in launcher, propulsion, and power generation systems for naval ships and submarines.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university, with plans to remain enrolled in Fall 2027.
- A major in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering.
- Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during the summer of 2027.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special access.
- Preferred: A cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
- Preferred: Experience reading and writing code in MATLAB.
- Preferred: Ability to use MATLAB/Simulink for data analysis, digital signal processing, control system design, and algorithm development.
Location & details#
- Location: Sunnyvale, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position. Pay rates are standardized based on degree level, geographic labor costs, and the technical nature of the role. Bachelor's interns range from $21.50 to $39.00 per hour, and Master's interns range from $30.50 to $48.00 per hour.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a defense and space manufacturing company founded in 1994. It operates globally and maintains a workforce of over 86,000 employees. The company focuses on areas including autonomous systems, cyber security, space, and logistics. Its headquarters are located in Falls Church, Virginia.
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