El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$43/hr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Technical writing, Editing, Technical documentation, Engineering data interpretation, Microsoft Office
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$43/hr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Logistics management, Supply chain management, Industrial engineering, Operations management, Data analysis
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$95k–$161k/yr
Are you looking to make an impactful difference in your work, yourself, and your community? Why settle for just a job when you can land a career? At ICW Group, we are hiring team members who are ready to use their skills…
Skills: Data engineering, Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, SQL
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$110k–$220k/yr
As Senior Project Manager, you will be part of a leadership team dedicated to providing world-class service to our clients by leading the day-to-day management of the project. You will create a project plan that outlines…
Skills: Project management, Contract administration, Procurement, Financial reporting, Risk management
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the troubleshooting and repair of the mechanical equipment throughout the site to insure minimal disruption to the production process. Mechanics report to a M…
Skills: Troubleshooting, Mechanical repair, Machining, Welding, Pipe fitting
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$99k–$148k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-g…
Skills: ASIC design, Verification, Validation, Integration, RTL to GDS flow
Stronghold EngineeringSan Diego, California, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$40/hr
Stronghold Engineering is an award winning Electrical Contractor is seeking strong, experienced Journeyman Electricians to help support our growth in your local area and is accepting applications to work on projects in S…
Skills: Electrical installation, Circuit repair, Blueprint reading, Equipment maintenance, Electrical testing
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$116k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities …
Skills: Systems engineering, Radar systems, Requirements management, DOORS, Earned Value Management
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: NoDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revoluti…
Skills: Mission Assurance, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Root Cause Corrective Action, MRB
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$145k–$266k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities …
Skills: Systems engineering, Radar systems, Requirements development, Verification and validation, Earned value management
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Electrical circuit design, Circuit level analysis, Schematic capture, PCB layout, Hardware testing
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$77k–$104k/yr
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Program Instruction Support Job Qualifications: Ski…
Skills: Class instruction, Teacher training, Training needs assessment, Aegis combat system, Surface warfare coordinator
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$79/hr–$102/hr
Overview The Scientist IV Pharmacology Contractor will play a key scientific role in designing, executing, and interpreting preclinical pharmacology studies to support the discovery and development of novel anti-infectiv…
Skills: Pharmacology, Preclinical development, Pharmacokinetics, Toxicology, PK/PD modeling
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$62k–$141k/yr
University - 2027 Summer Games Data Scientist Intern - San Diego, CA The Opportunity: The Summer Games is an innovative internship program that attracts some of the nation’s best and brightest students. The goal is to de…
Skills: Data exploration, Data cleaning, Data analysis, Data visualization, Data mining
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$125k–$145k/yr
As a Senior Analog Design Engineer, you will contribute to the design and optimization of analog circuits used in high performance ATE products. You will work closely with cross functional teams and take ownership of cir…
Skills: Analog IC design, CMOS circuit design, Circuit simulation, Layout verification, Mixed signal simulation
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$138k–$170k/yr
ABOUT AVANTUS Avantus develops, owns and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline of solar with integrated storage will generate enough dispatchabl…
Skills: Utility-scale solar, Project management, Engineering design, Constructability analysis, Geotechnical engineering
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$90k–$130k/yr
Elevate Semiconductor is looking for an engineer who enjoys working with customers just as much as working with technology. This is an opportunity for an experienced Applications Engineer, Product Engineer, Sales Enginee…
Skills: Semiconductor Sales, Applications Engineering, Analog Semiconductors, Mixed Signal Semiconductors, Customer Engagement
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$145k–$175k/yr
As a Staff Analog Layout Engineer, you will take technical ownership of the physical layout and verification of complex analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for the ATE market. You will work across both block-leve…
Skills: Analog IC Layout, Mixed-signal IC Layout, Floorplanning, LVS Verification, DRC Verification
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$150k–$165k/yr
Alarm.com is a rapidly expanding technology company developing innovative cloud and device solutions across a wide range of cutting-edge technologies that provide a unified, connected service to millions of residential a…
Skills: Embedded software development, Embedded Linux, C++, RTOS, FreeRTOS
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
We are seeking a highly technical Director of Technical Marketing to serve as a key interface between customers, engineering, product, and sales teams. This is not a traditional marketing role. This individual will combi…
Skills: Technical Product Marketing, Semiconductor Product Definition, System-Level Validation, Customer Technical Interface, Product Characterization
El Segundo, California, United States • On-site
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The intern will write, edit, and maintain technical documentation such as user manuals and operational specifications. They will also collaborate with engineers to validate technical content and oversee the development of illustrative materials.
Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in English, Technical Writing, or Communications, graduating after August 2027. Applicants must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a government security clearance.
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.
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).
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.
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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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 at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
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