2027 Software Engineer Intern, McClellan CA

About the Role

Northrop Grumman is seeking Software Engineers for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in McClellan, CA. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Navigation, Intelligence, and Connectivity (NIC) division.

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) to ensure seamless end‑to‑end mission support.
• Explore and prototype emerging technologies (e.g., machine learning inference on edge devices, secure communication protocols) that could enhance navigation accuracy and resilience.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Candidate must be a student enrolled full-time and 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 summer 2027.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).

Qualifications

• 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 is a plus.
• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher is preferred.