2027 Ground Software Engineer Intern - Redondo Beach CA
Northrop Grumman3 days ago
Redondo Beach, CA, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems containing logical and mathematical solutions.
- Collaborate with equipment designers and hardware engineers on the planning, design, development, and use of electronic data processing systems.
- Determine computer user needs and analyze system capabilities to resolve program, input, output, programming, and control issues.
- Prepare operating instructions and develop compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
- Ensure software standards are met.
Requirements
- Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university and remain enrolled full-time in Fall 2027.
- Major in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
- Be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and program special access.
- Preferred: cumulative GPA of at least 3.00/4.0.
- Preferred: previous internship, co-op, research, laboratory, or substantial class project experience.
- Preferred: recent programming experience with C, C++, Python, Java, Perl, or similar languages.
- Preferred: Linux operating systems experience and an active Top Secret or Secret clearance.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- The internship is full-time, 40 hours per week, for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
- The role includes training, professional development, and networking opportunities.
- Travel is expected 10% of the time.
- No clearance is required to start, but the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Government clearance.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).