SkillBridge Engineer - Product Support

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

8d•$72,100 - $108,100•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineer Product Support through its SkillBridge Program. This program is designed for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. Participants will work on-site, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path with on-the-job training equivalent to 40 hours per week. The program aims to provide job skills training in a professional setting, offering hands-on experience with the potential for full-time conversion upon completion. It serves as a pipeline for motivated military candidates into Northrop Grumman, developing highly trained and capable future employees aligned with the organization's needs. The program includes professional development, networking with leadership, and training focused on leadership principles, company history, customer engagement, product overviews, and core job responsibilities. The selected candidate will be part of the Product Support organization, responsible for conducting analyses and/or product development in engineering disciplines such as reliability, maintainability, supportability, modeling and simulation, obsolescence management, and support equipment design and development, all focused on optimizing the solution for operating and sustaining a warfighter.

Requirements

Has served at least 180 days on active duty
Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
Will receive an honorable discharge
Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.
Completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2026 or a completed Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experience.
Majoring in or having majored in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar STEM degree
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). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)

Responsibilities

Conducting analyses and/or product development in engineering disciplines such as reliability, maintainability, supportability, modeling and simulation, obsolescence management and/or support equipment design and development.
Developing the optimum solution for operating and sustaining a warfighter.
Use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
Demonstrate the skill and ability to perform professional tasks.
Develop recommended solutions to technical problems as assigned.
Contribute to the completion of assigned technical tasks.
Have contact with immediate supervisor, project leaders, and other professionals in the section or group.