2026 Systems Engineer Intern - Gilbert AZ

2026 Systems Engineer Intern - Gilbert AZ Northrop Grumman Gilbert, AZ 85295 Posted 12 days

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

No

CLEARANCE TYPE

None 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 a Systems Engineering Intern to join the Space Systems Sector. This position will be located in Gilbert, AZ. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Western Region Systems Engineering. In this role, you perform duties contributing to general mission and/or space vehicle systems engineering activities. You could support and/or be responsible for developing requirements, design, integration, development or testing of air & space payloads, spacecraft buses, satellites, and manned or unmanned space systems. Responsibilities may also include developing requirements, design, integration, development or testing of space payloads, spacecraft buses, satellites, human-rated spacecraft, and satellite servicing vehicles. This includes generating and flowing down customer requirements to hardware and software designers, developing innovative system architectures, implementing advanced algorithms involving sophisticated signal processing and data processing techniques, and integrating and testing finished hardware and software products. Tasks may also include harness interface design, mechanical systems support, Command& Telemetry database development, and space vehicle configuration modeling. You must be knowledgeable in aerospace systems, spacecraft subsystems design, or mission operations. Advanced modeling & analyses relating to mission and technical problems may be required in support of development or mission operations teams. Candidate may be called on to assist in new business activities, such as conceptual design and analysis for proposals and funded studies, and may include authoring sections for both.

• 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 or having majored in a Systems Engineering. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering. + 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)
• Preferred

• Qualifications:

• + Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher

• Intern Pay Range:

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Bachelor's:

$23.25 to $28.25 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. Campusjobs 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. Job Details Area of Interest (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Employment Type Full Time Number of openings N/A We strive to ensure that jobs posted on this website are true and accurate employment opportunities. The student/job seeker is responsible for verifying the legitimacy of employment opportunities before responding to, interviewing, or accepting positions. Contact Support | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Sources | Knowledge Center Follow Us © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Contact Support | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Sources | Knowledge Center Follow Us © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.