At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
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 A Software Engineer for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Mission Systems Sector in San Diego, CA
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s be a part of NIC manufacturing operations, and will support production of Communication, Navigation, and Identification (CNI) devices
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 Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical EngineeringBe 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
Effective in verbal and written communication
Completed basic course(s) in a computer programming language (i.e. C++, Python, Java, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
Higher Level Python programming skills
Exposure to embedded systems such as FPGAs, RaspberryPI, embedded DSP or similar embedded devices.
Exposure to Linux tools and environments, bash, cmake, ssh
Basic understanding of network protocols, TCP/IP, UDP, ARP
Knowledge of or exposure to CI/CD pipelines, Git / GitHub, Jira, test benches like PyTest, Jenkins, etc.
Leadership or mentorship roles (e.g., teaching assistant, club officer) is a plus
Interest in aerospace/defense mission systems.
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.
Intern Pay Range:
Bachelors: $25.75 to $32.75
Masters: $37.25 to 40.00
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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.