Northrop Grumman
2027 Systems Engineering Intern - Boulder CO
Boulder, CO · On-site · Intern
- Discipline
- Systems
- Industry
- Defense
- Constraints
- Citizenship required by contract
Spec sheet
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Space sector
Northrop Grumman seeks a Systems Engineer intern in Boulder, CO to perform systems engineering tasks for space programs. The role requires full-time student status in Fall 2027 and US citizenship for clearance.
$22–$39 / hour · Day shift · 10% travel · Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM
Required
- full-time student Fall 2027
- enrolled in an accredited college/university
- pursue undergraduate or graduate degree in Systems Engineering/CS or related
- available for at least 10 weeks in Summer 2027
- able to obtain US government security clearance (US citizenship prerequisite)
- US citizenship prerequisite for government clearance
Preferred
- GPA 3.0 or higher
- related internship experience
- focus on systems engineering activities (planning, integration, verification)
- security clearance readiness
- ability to work 40 hours/week
- priority to Space sector internship
Employer description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.
From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.
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 Systems Engineers for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Space sector in Boulder, CO.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Systems Engineering team.
Roles and Responsibilities
In this position, you may perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
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 2027Be majoring in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM degreeBe 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)
Preferred Qualifications:
· Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
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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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.
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