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2027 Systems Engineer Intern - Gilbert AZ

Northrop GrummanGilbert, AZInternship$23.00-$34.50 per hour

This internship is part of the Western Region Systems Engineering directorate within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector. The role contributes across the system lifecycle, from early concept development through design, testing, operation, maintenance, and retirement. Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, allocating them to hardware and software, defining interfaces, evaluating alternatives, and supporting cost, schedule, risk, and system effectiveness decisions. It suits a full-time STEM student interested in aerospace, systems integration, and complex government or commercial space programs. Applicants must be available for a 40-hour-per-week summer internship, meet citizenship and clearance conditions, and remain enrolled in school through fall 2027.

Requirements

Full-time enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate STEM programExpected full-time enrollment during Fall 2027Availability for at least 10 weeks at 40 hours per week in Summer 2027U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and program accessCumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher preferredInterest or capability in systems analysis, requirements, integration, and verification
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