2027 Software Testing Engineering Intern - Apopka FL
Quick Summary
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman,
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
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 Engineer Intern for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in Apopka, FL.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Manufacturing Test Engineering Team.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Candidates field of study in Software or related field
- →Familiarity of software/ writing code in C++ or C#
- →Clear verbal and written communication
- →Active listening
- →Working well with others
- →Time Management & Organization
- →Showing empathy and respect
- →Continuous Learning & Growth Mindset
- →Looking for opportunities to improve skills
Requirements
~1 min readA 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 Optics or Photonic Science Engineering
- 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)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
- Navigate environments like Windows, macOS, or Chrome OS, including basic file management, window controls, and system settings.
- Knowledge of waveguide design, fiber splicing, cleanroom protocols, and photonic integrated circuit (PIC) fabrication.
Bachelor’s: $18.50 to $33.50 per hour
Master’s: $26.25 to $41.50 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.Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $38,480–$69,680 a year
- 20% below the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (136,790 salaries).
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- November 10, 2026
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- November 10, 2026
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