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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.

The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is a leader in advanced development of semiconductor system solutions for the military, aerospace, and commercial markets. For more than 50 years, we have been offering a wide range of trusted foundry and semiconductor services that deliver high performing and reliable microelectronics. Our wide breadth of technologies and capabilities includes research in advanced computing solutions to provide our customers with unique “More than Moore” solutions. Microelectronics | Northrop Grumman

Our **Microelectronics Design & Applications (MDA)**business unit is leading efforts to transform computing, combining the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop revolutionary energy-efficient computing systems. The qualified candidate will work in a fast-paced team environment alongside a broad array of engineers to make these next generation processing solutions a reality.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Electrical Engineers for an internship opportunity. This position will be located in-person at our Mission Systems sector in Linthicum, MD. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Microelectronics Center, Microelectronics Design & Applications business unit.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Designing, modeling, and verifying RF, microwave, and mixed signal subsystem assemblies
• Support verification efforts for RF, Analog, and Digital hardware designs
• Collaborating with peer functions such as Mechanical, Manufacturing, Test, and Integrated Circuit Design Engineers
• Deriving and trading requirements with subsystem engineers and component-level designers
• Working directly with component level design peers developing custom RF integrated circuit designs to meet assembly-level requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 Electrical Engineering, Microelectronic Engineering, Computer 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 Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
• Coursework in Quantum Mechanics and/or Electromagnetics
• Knowledge of HFSS or COMSOL simulation tools
• Prior internship, research, or project experience working with electronics, mechanical requirements, and schematic drawings
• Well versed in working with EM tools for modeling for RF packaging effects (CST Studio, Sonnet, ADS, HSPICE, SI-Wave, Sigrity)
• Experience with spectrum and network analyzer techniques for EMC measurements
• Prior experience with packaging technologies (ceramic and laminate chip-level packages, printed circuit boards, interposers, wire bonding, etc.)
• Experience with Cryogenic test stands, superconductivity and mechanical CTE
• Hands on experience utilizing test instrumentation such as power supplies, network analyzers etc.
• An active TS/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph

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.

Bachelor’s (including graduating students planning on attending/enrolled in a full-time Master’sprogram in Fall 2026): $24.75 - $30.25/hour

Master’s: $35.50 - $37.25/hour

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Primary Level Salary Range: $24.75 - $37.25

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.

Northrop Grumman is a technology company, focused on global security and human discovery. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with capabilities they need to connect, advance and protect the U.S. and its allies. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our over 100,000 employees define possible every day.