2027 Spring Co-op Software Engineer Intern

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. The Navigation, Intelligence, and Connectivity (NIC) division is seeking Software Engineers for a 2027 spring Co-op opportunity in McClellan, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior software engineers in the NIC division to design, develop, and integrate software components for navigation and mission‑planning systems.
• Write clean, maintainable C/C++ and Python code that will run on embedded and real‑time platforms.
• Perform unit, integration, and system‑level testing using automated test frameworks and continuous integration pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and incorporate peer recommendations.
• Document design decisions, API specifications, and operational procedures.
• Assist in troubleshooting and performance profiling of flight‑critical software to meet stringent safety and latency requirements.
• Contribute to the development of safety‑critical certification artifacts (e.g., DO-178C design reviews, IS-145 safety analyses).
• Work within Agile Scrum teams: attend sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (systems engineering, hardware integration, security) for end‑to‑end mission support.
• Explore and prototype emerging technologies (e.g., machine learning inference on edge devices, secure communication protocols) to enhance navigation accuracy and resilience.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• C/C++
• Python
• Embedded and real-time platforms
• Automated test frameworks
• Continuous integration pipelines
• Agile Scrum
• DO-178C
• IS-145
• Machine learning inference on edge devices
• Secure communication protocols

Qualifications

• Be a student enrolled full-time pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full-time in Fall 2027.
• Majoring in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related STEM degree.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during spring 2027.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
• U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite for obtaining a security clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
• Hands-on experience with embedded C/C++ development on embedded and real-time platforms.
• Familiarity with safety critical software development processes and standards (e.g., DO 178C, ISO 26262).
• Proficiency in Python for rapid prototyping and data analysis.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum practices, automated testing frameworks, and code review tools.
• Exposure to defense acquisition or DoD software lifecycle processes.

Intern Pay Range

• Bachelor’s: $21.50 to $39.00 per hour
• Master’s: $30.50 to $48.00 per hour