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2027 Integration and Test (Electronics/Mechanical) Technical Intern - Dulles VA

Northrop Grumman

Dulles, VAFull-time$25.75–39/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$25.75–39/hr
Location
Dulles, VA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

The technical intern will contribute to Integration and Test activities for space vehicle systems and supporting hardware. Work may include developing test procedures, processes, software, and support hardware designs, as well as testing space flight hardware, analyzing results, and determining whether systems are healthy and operating as expected. The role works in a team responsible for the vehicle’s I&T activities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Aerospace SystemsSpacecraft Subsystems DesignMission Operations

Qualifications

Electrical Engineering or RelatedElectronics Engineering or RelatedComputer Engineering or RelatedMechanical Engineering or RelatedFull-Time Degree EnrollmentGraduating After August 2027U.S. CitizenshipGPA 3.7+

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on projects and programs that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to improve the present, invent the future, and have a lot of fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an endless drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

In this position, you will perform duties contributing to Integration and Test (I&T) activities for space vehicle systems and their supporting hardware. You could support and/or be responsible for developing test procedures, processes, software, support hardware designs etc. that adhere to the requirements for the space vehicle being tested. Tasks may include testing space flight hardware where it is expected that the systems under test are well understood and the test constraints and hazards identified to ensure the safety of the space flight hardware at all times. Test results will be analyzed and determinations made by the operator to ensure that the space flight hardware is both healthy and operating as expected. You must be knowledgeable in aerospace systems, spacecraft subsystems design, or mission operations. You will be working in a team environment where the team will be responsible for all I&T activities for the space vehicle being tested.

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 a Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related 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 (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.7/4.0 or higher

NGE- Technical

Intern Pay Range:

Bachelor’s: $25.75 to $31.75 per hour

Master’s: $37.25 to $39.00 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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $1.00 - $1.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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 2,141 open Engineering Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25.75–39/hr
  • Virginia median$23–30/hr36 hourly ranges
  • US median$23–30/hr1,129 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $32.38/hr, is 19% above the Virginia median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the top quarter of Engineering Intern hourly ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 79 open Engineering Intern jobs in Virginia and 2,141 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
Engineering Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 0 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (36 postings).
Education
718 of the 2,141 open Engineering Intern jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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