About the role#
This internship position is with the Eastern Systems Engineering Team within the Space Systems Sector. You will contribute to mission and space vehicle engineering activities. The role offers exposure to technical leadership and mentoring while working on hardware and software products.
What you'll do#
- Develop 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 system architectures.
- Implement algorithms involving signal processing and data processing techniques.
- Integrate and test finished hardware and software products.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university.
- Graduation date after August 2027.
- Major in a STEM or related degree.
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.7/4.0 or higher.
Location & details#
- Locations: Dulles, VA or McLean, VA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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