About the role#
This Electronics Engineering internship is part of the Life Cycle Sustainment Operations Engineering Team. You will work on-site in Elkridge, Maryland, for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer of 2027. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours of work per week.
What you'll do#
- Troubleshoot RF, hardware, and software issues on both legacy and newer test benches.
- Support production operators and test technicians with technical issues.
- Review and update test procedures and supporting technical documentation.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university.
- Current enrollment status that continues through the Fall 2027 semester.
- A major in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
- U.S. citizenship, which 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 with electrical or RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
- Preferred: Experience with software development using C++, Python, or MATLAB.
Location & details#
- Location: Elkridge, Maryland.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
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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