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2027 Software Test Engineering Intern- Roy UT

Northrop Grumman

Roy, UTFull-time$23–35.5/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$23–35.5/hr
Location
Roy, UT
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Northrop Grumman seeks Software Test Engineering interns for its Strategic Deterrent Systems Division in Roy, Utah. Interns support system operations, updates, network integration, troubleshooting, and testing activities alongside engineering teams. The internship is scheduled for summer 2027 and requires full-time availability for at least 10 weeks. Candidates must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and meet the stated major and clearance eligibility criteria.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Computer Systems OperationsSoftware InstallationSoftware PatchingSystem MonitoringConfiguration ManagementIP Device IntegrationNetwork TroubleshootingSystem TroubleshootingIntegrated Testing

Qualifications

Full-Time Student EnrollmentUndergraduate or Graduate DegreeComputer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Operations, or Computer EngineeringU.S. CitizenshipGPA 3.70+Active Secret Security Clearance

Full job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is a full-spectrum provider of innovative mission critical solutions in aircraft sustainment and modernization, training and simulation, integrated battle command systems, advanced weapons, and software development and IT modernization and sustainment, focused on dynamic mission-sets with quick-turn requirements for a wide variety of national security, military and civilian customers. Defense Systems aspires to be the fastest growing global defense solutions provider, and we deliver a full spectrum of readiness, decision-making, and effects capabilities and solutions.

An internship at Northrop Grumman is unique. Sure, you’ll learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. But you’ll gain something even more valuable: pride in what you’ve done. Join us and launch your career. We’ll support you with training, professional development and networking opportunities, and our shared vision of global security.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Software Test Engineers for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Defense Systems Sector in Roy, UT.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Strategic Deterrent Systems Division (SDSD).

Basic Qualifications

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

  • Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2027.

  • Be majoring in or having majored in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Operations, Computer Engineering

  • Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.

  • Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher

  • Current active Secret Security Clearance or higher

Responsibilities may include:

  • Assist with day-to-day operation of multi-user computer systems in coordination with network, software, and system engineers.

  • Help implement basic system updates and enhancements, including installing/patching software, monitoring system status, and supporting configuration changes.

  • Support integration and configuration of IP-based devices on the network and assist with troubleshooting.

  • Collaborate with team members to support and coordinate daily integration activities.

  • Assist with troubleshooting network and system issues under guidance from senior team members.

  • Support integrated testing activities and help document results.

Intern Pay Range for Roy, UT:

  • Bachelor’s: $23.00 to $29.00 per hour

  • Master’s: $32.75- $35.50 per hour

At Northrop Grumman, our internship pay rates are standardized and take into account three main factors: the anticipated graduation date of the individual, the cost of labor of the geographic location, and whether the internship is considered technical or administrative.

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The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Administrative Services

How this job compares

Set against the 692 open Software Testing jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$23–35.5/hr
  • US median$47–57/hr78 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $29.25/hr, is 44% below the US median midpoint ($52/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Software Testing hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 12 open Software Testing jobs in Utah and 692 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Software Testing postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (588 postings).
Education
163 of the 692 open Software Testing jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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