2026 Electrical Engineering Intern - Gilbert AZ

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Northrop Grumman

2026 Electrical Engineering Intern - Gilbert AZ

Gilbert, AZ
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

    CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

    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.

    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, employee resource groups, and our shared vision of global security.

    Northrop Grumman is seeking Electrical Engineers for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Space sector in Gilbert, AZ.

    The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Electrical Ground Support Equipment team within the Western Region Vehicle and Software Engineering Directorate.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Design and fabricate ATE/CTE hardware - racks, harnesses, and related assemblies.
    • Develop and execute automated test sequences - TestStand, Python/Perl scripts.
    • Procedure Development - Create, review, and maintain test requirements and procedures.
    • Troubleshooting - Perform hardware debugging, fault isolation, and test-failure support.
    • Support verification and validation - CCA, avionics boxes, and payloads.
    • Supply Chain Coordination - Coordinate parts ordering, BOM management, and hardware roadmap analysis.
    • Contribute to documentation, risk capture, and proposal preparation.

    Key Skills / Tools

    • Programming - LabVIEW (RT&FPGA) for hardware and user-interface development.
    • Scripting - TestStand and Python for automated test execution.
    • Hardware Knowledge - Analog/digital circuit analysis, basic PCB design, and power-electronics fundamentals.
    • Test Equipment - Proficiency with oscilloscopes, power supplies, and data-acquisition cards.
    • Documentation - Clear procedure writing, requirements traceability, and risk-log maintenance.
    • Team Collaboration - Work effectively with senior engineers, subsystem owners, and manufacturing groups.

    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 Electrical Engineering or STEM 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)

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
    • Previous internship/co-op experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
    • Self-motivation, willingness to learn, and interest in working in a team environment.

    Intern Pay Range:

    Bachelor’s: $17.75 to $32.75 per hour

    Master’s: $25.50 to $40.50 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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    Primary Level Salary Range: $20.50 - $46.75

    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.

  • Industry
    Defense and Space
  • About Us

    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.