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2026 Engineering Project Management Internship Dulles VA or Mcle

Northrop Grumman

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McLean, VA (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

The Engineering Project Management (EPM) organization within Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student in a STEM Field for an internship opportunity. The EPM homeroom owns end-to-end engineering efforts from concept to launch, connects technical execution to business performance, and leads multidisciplinary teams through product development on time and within budget.

In this internship, you will support EPM employees to drive task execution, coordinate amongst cross-functional teams to meet schedule and cost targets for the program, while ensuring quality engineering design. You will learn how to enable teams to perform their best work and use data driven Earned Value Management techniques to track and manage projects. You will develop a rare blend of technical and leadership skills on some of our most challenging programs, pushing the boundaries of technology and exploration for spacecraft buses, satellites, human rated spacecraft, or satellite servicing vehicles.

This position will be located in Dulles, VA or McLean, VA.

Join us and launch your career!

Basic Qualifications

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
  • Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing a bachelor's/master's degree or higher from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2026
  • Be majoring in or having majored in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) degree
  • Be available to work full-time on-site (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2026
  • Be a U.S. citizen


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0 or higher
  • Previous internship/co-op experience
  • Project management experience
  • Leadership & teamwork capabilities
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Familiarity with spacecraft design and test
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project, and PowerPoint


Intern Pay Range:

Bachelor's: $25.75 to $31.75 per hour

Master's: $37.25 to $39.00 per hour

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.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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.
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