
Engineering Software and Analysis Intern
Northrop Grumman
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- Pay
- $22 to $48
- an hour
- Location
- Sunnyvale, CA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time, Internship
- Posted
- Nov 2
- 1 day ago
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About the company

Northrop Grumman
2 to 10 employees
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc. is a company based out of 12011 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, Virginia, United States.
What you'll do
- The intern will support engineering software and analysis work within Northrop Grumman's Marine Systems Business Unit.
- The role involves applying programming and analytical methods to engineering calculations, data analysis, and related technical work.
What you need
- Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students in an eligible engineering or closely related STEM program, remain enrolled full-time in Fall 2027, and be available to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks in summer 2027.
- Candidates need Python programming skills, a foundation in engineering, mathematics, physics, and numerical methods, and must be able to obtain and maintain the required U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Education: a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree
Key skills
Engineering PrinciplesApplied MathematicsPhysicsNumerical MethodsPythonEngineering Data AnalysisStatistical MethodsAnalytical SkillsTroubleshootingProblem-SolvingLinuxSignal ProcessingData AcquisitionNumerical ModelingSimulationGit
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Perks
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Savings Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
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, professional development and networking opportunities, and our shared vision of global security.
Northrop Grumman is seeking Engineering Software and Analysis Interns for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in Sunnyvale, CA.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Marine Systems Business Unit.
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 2027
Be majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, dual major or degree combination in an engineering discipline and Computer Science, Software Engineering or a closely related STEM degree.
Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
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)
Strong foundation in engineering principles, applied mathematics, physics, and numerical methods.
Practical programming skills in Python, including experience developing scripts, performing calculations, and analyzing engineering data.
Working knowledge of statistical methods and their application to engineering analysis and experimental data.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
Hands-on experience working in Linux environments
Experience with engineering data analysis, signal processing, or data acquisition systems.
Familiarity with numerical modeling, simulation, and computational methods.
Experience with Git or other software version control systems.
Experience with MATLAB.
Experience developing software tools for data processing, or visualization
Intern Pay Range:
Bachelor’s: $21.50 to $39.00 per hour
Master’s: $30.50 to $48.00 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.