The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Product Support organization.
As an intern, you’ll participate in a summer internship program to develop competencies in a variety of specializations that may include:
Write, rewrite, and edit technical documents (e.g., procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related publications) to clearly communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
Collaborate with engineers and product developers to gather and validate technical content through interviews and review of technical specifications, blueprints, engineering drawings, and trade publications.
Observe production methods and system performance to develop accurate, user-focused documentation.
Coordinate and oversee the development of illustrative materials, including drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts, to support and clarify written content.
Perform quality reviews of documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, clarity, and adherence to established standards and formats.
Basic Qualifications:
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university AND graduating after August 2027.
Be majoring in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Linguistics, or related degree program.
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 (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).
Preferred Qualifications
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25 out of 4.0 or higher
Previous internship/co-op experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong academic or project-based experience in writing and editing, with a solid command of grammar and style.
Interest in and foundational understanding of aviation and/or aerospace concepts and terminology (coursework or extracurricular experience preferred).
Ability to learn and apply interpretation of engineering data, such as drawings/blueprints, parts lists, notes lists, and technical specifications.
Intern Pay Range
Undergraduate degrees (Including graduating students planning on attending/enrolled in a full-time Master’s program): $19.25-$34.75
Master’s: $27.50-$43.25
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Skills Required
- Currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university, graduating after August 2027
- Majoring in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Linguistics, or a related degree program
- Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027
- Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special access
- U.S. citizenship
- Cumulative GPA of 3.25 out of 4.0 or higher
- Previous internship or cooperative education experience
- Leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal communication capabilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong academic or project-based writing and editing experience with command of grammar and style
- Interest in and foundational understanding of aviation or aerospace concepts and terminology
- Ability to interpret engineering data, including drawings, blueprints, parts lists, notes lists, and technical specifications
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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