2027 S/W Embedded Engineering Intern – Sykesville MD

Northrop Grumman•Sykesville, MD

2d•$21 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking Software Embedded Engineering Interns for a summer 2027 internship at its Sykesville, Maryland location. Interns will contribute to advanced mission solutions by designing and developing digital logic, and will gain hands-on experience with the programmable logic lifecycle, including design, simulation, implementation, verification, and system integration. The role includes implementing and debugging designs in simulations and on hardware, working with experienced engineers, and participating in the design, implementation, testing, verification, and production of digital electronic equipment and other hardware systems. The internship requires full-time availability (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027. Candidates must be enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program and expect to remain enrolled full-time in Fall 2027. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university and remain enrolled full-time in Fall 2027.
Major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related STEM field.
Be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
Be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
Current or active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Design and develop digital logic for advanced mission solutions.
Participate in the programmable logic lifecycle, including design, simulation, implementation, verification, and system integration.
Implement and debug designs in simulations and on real hardware.
Collaborate with experienced engineers to solve design challenges, receive feedback, and learn best practices.
Contribute to the full lifecycle of digital electronic equipment and other hardware systems, including design, implementation, testing, verification, and production.