2026 Systems Engineer Intern - Aurora CO

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: No

Description

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.

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 Systems Engineers for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Space sector in Aurora, CO.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and documentation of system requirements, specifications, and design solutions
• Participate in systems engineering analyses, including trade studies, modeling, and simulations
• Support system integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities to ensure project milestones are met
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to system-level solutions
• Assist in preparation of technical reports, presentations, and other deliverables for internal or customer reviews
• Conduct research and gather data to support engineering assessments and decision-making
• Perform tasks related to configuration management, risk assessment, and requirement verification/validation
   

​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 Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or a related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree

• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2026.

• 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)

• Basic knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, and methodologies (e.g., requirements management, systems architecture, integration, etc.)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

• Top Secret / SCI Clearance required to start
   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB, DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler, or similar systems engineering software
• Understanding of system modeling (MBSE - Model-Based Systems Engineering) concepts and methodologies
• Basic knowledge of relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java)
• Experience with design, testing, or debugging of hardware/software systems (academic or personal projects)
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies or project lifecycle management

Intern Pay Range:

Bachelor’s: $20.50 to $38.00 per hour

Master’s: $29.75 to $46.75 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 e