2026 Software Engineer Intern - Linthicum MD

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

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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.