Northrop Grumman Australia ยท 2 weeks ago
2026 Systems Engineer Intern - Linthicum MD
United States-Maryland-Linthicum
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$24.75/hr - $37.25/hr
Start in 2026 SummerNorthrop Grumman is a leading technology company known for its revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. The Systems Engineer Intern will work in a fast-paced team environment, focusing on technical planning, system integration, and validation for next-generation computing systems.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Developing system and subsystem requirements from user mission needs, and tracking requirements throughout the development process
Understanding and utilizing detailed models and simulations of systems for design verification or to enable hardware and software development
Working closely with developers to create operational modes which satisfy requirements and maximize system performance
Analyzing data from laboratory as it applies to and influences design solutions
Formally verifying that solutions meet requirements
Qualification
Required
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 Physics, Mathematics, Microelectronic Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Quantum Science, 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
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
Experience with Python and/or MATLAB
Experience in Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE)
General knowledge of microelectronics, semiconductors, superconductivity, and/or quantum mechanics
Experience with analysis, design, fabrication, or test of superconducting electronics
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase