I had a great experience here. Gained a lot of experience in short amount of time. Apply skill I known on the job. Great company culture and flexible schedules. I was able to work on project and testing, using simulation and hardware languages.
What I wish was different
The intern program could be more streamline and easier. Need to ask around for resources. Was difficult to connect with other intern or higher up. A lot of people are busy so hard to get help, I could have ask for more task or opportunity.
Advice
have a positive altitude and be prepare to learn. My first day I was overwhelmed with info and task. But after keep on trying and show passion to learn, I was able to adapt quickly. I was able to get a lot of help from senior on my team. Make sure to respect people time and be concise.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
June - September 2022 • Goleta, CA
What I liked
Fun Environment
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
You learn a lot on the job.
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Systems Engineering Intern
May 2021 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
I love the opportunities that Northrop Grumman has for interns like myself. At NGC, you are placed in an environment where you will receive real work. You are not the "coffee getter". You are assigned a task manager and a functional manager that will walk alongside you to guide and train you to be a great employee. NGC wants you to succeed, and they will do everything in their power to make it happen!
What I wish was different
I wish they were more strategic about how and where they place interns on teams. I originally started out on an automation team (which is not my college background).
Advice
Keep an open mind, and never stop asking questions.
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College Intern Technical
June - August 2023 • Sunnyvale, CA
What I liked
Very friendly coworkers, relaxed but professional environment, a lot of freedom to work on projects that are interesting and check out other technical teams. Flexible work schedule.
What I wish was different
A little more organization regarding project assignments, some teams didn't seem fully prepared to take on an intern. However, this was an encouragement to be proactive in taking on projects so ended up as a good thing for me.
Advice
Be your own advocate when trying to find things to work on If it interests you, let people know.
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Field Engineering Intern
June - August 2023 • Linthicum Heights, MD
What I liked
I had the opportunity to work directly with industry projects and assist in company products
What I wish was different
Wish I had been placed on a better project with more opportunities, unfortunately the project I was working on was coming to a close and did not leave me much work.
Advice
I would make use of other sources at Northrop whenever you have free time, there are so many external resources to learn about other topics, or tour other facilities, or attend informational sessions about other programs.
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
June - August 2023 • Linthicum Heights, MD
What I liked
I liked being able to see all the different options available within the company as well as being able to build a personal network for a possible job route post graduation.
What I wish was different
I wish that I been able to work on multiple smaller projects rather than just one large one.
Advice
Try to make as many connections with people as you can. Don't just talk to people within your department. An internship is your opportunity to build your own network.
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Strategy and Business Development Intern
June - August 2023 • Redondo Beach, CA
What I liked
I had the most amazing team that taught me many new skills and supported me in my work. I made some really good lifelong friends within the company. Being in the space sector, I was able to go on many cool tours and see lots of awesome stuff.
What I wish was different
Advice
There are so many positions within Northrop Grumman! You can find about anything.
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Finance Intern - NGI
May - August 2023 • Magna, UT
What I liked
Northrop Grumman was very prepared for my arrival. They had a project ready for me, were ready to introduce me to my manager and teammates, and had lots of learning material to help me.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more opportunities to meet other interns and connect with other departments.
Advice
Take time to introduce yourself to other people. Company culture isn't very open, so few people will introduce themselves to you, but they will be more than happy to help you once you reach out to them.
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Software Engineering Intern
June - August 2023 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
NGC being a large organization, it provided a lot of resources for overall development. Not only did I learn how software engineers work in a full time job, I actually made contributions that affected real world projects. I had lots of opportunities to collaborate between different disciplines that cover product development. My managers provided me with all round mentoring and help me make connections.
What I wish was different
I liked the internship experience to be multi faceted and all encompassing but maybe there should be an avenue for specific experiences.
Advice
It broadened my understanding of writing code outside of just college projects. Definitely recommend.
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MDC2 Program Management Intern
May - November 2024 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
During my program management internship at Northrop Grumman within the E-2 International Capture team, I worked on financial tracking, created capture presentations, and contributed to strategic initiatives. I was also provided with numerous educational resources to further enhance my skills. This experience allowed me to gain valuable insights into managing complex defense programs, while improving my ability to work cross-functionally and deliver high-impact results in a global defense context.
What I wish was different
While my internship at Northrop Grumman was incredibly valuable, I would have liked more opportunities for hands-on experience in the field, especially interacting directly with project teams on-site or engaging more deeply with clients. I believe that would have added another layer of understanding to the work I was doing and given me a more comprehensive view of the program management process in action.
Advice
Take full advantage of the educational resources and mentorship opportunities available to you. Even if your tasks seem straightforward, there’s so much to learn from observing how senior professionals handle complex projects. Asking questions, seeking feedback, and showing initiative can help you maximize your internship and build connections that will benefit you long after the experience ends.
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Software Developer
May 2022 • Gilbert, AZ
What I liked
Everyone was very helpful when I was stuck, it felt like everyone on my team wanted me to succeed and I was given meaningful tasks that made a real difference.
What I wish was different
It took somewhat long for a couple interns to get everything setup that could have been done beforehand.
Advice
Talk to people - there's a lot of great people with lots of experience that will be happy to share tips and give you advice!
