# 2027 Software Developer Intern- Chantilly VA at Northrop Grumman

- Company: Northrop Grumman
- Location: Chantilly, VA
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-10-07
- Apply: https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Virginia-Chantilly/XMLNAME-2027-Software-Developer-Intern--Chantilly-VA_R10254863-1
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/2027-software-developer-intern-chantilly-va-171ef92e

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Develop software applications using Python, JavaScript, and other languages based on requirements
- Manage code with GitLab including bug tracking, testing, and production deployment
- Research problems and complete tasks with minimal supervision
- Create and update documentation as directed
- Work remotely with a virtual team

What they're looking for:

- Full-time student pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or related field
- Available full-time (40 hours/week) for at least 10 weeks summer 2027
- U.S. citizenship required
- Experience with Java, C#, or C/C++
- Secret clearance required to start

Pay and perks:

- Bachelor's: $21.50–$39.00/hour; Master's: $30.50–$48.00/hour
- Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, PTO

## Posting

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

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 Developer for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in Chantilly, VA

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Jenga B Program with in Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems

### Roles and Responsibilities

As an intern, you'll participate in a summer internship program to develop competencies in a variety of specializations that may include:

- Basic software development experience used to develop applications using Python, JavaScript and other tools based on requirements

- Use GitLab for code management including bug tracking, testing and push to production

- Ability to research, solve problems and carry out tasks with minimal supervision

- Create and/or update documentation / instructions as directed

- Ability to work well remotely with a virtual team

### Basic Qualifications

A 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 Computer Science, Engineering, Math or related field

- ONLY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE LISTED DEGREE MAJORS WILL MEET THIS BQ. IF THEY DO NOT HAVE ONE OF THE LISTED MAJORS THEY WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THE POSITION.

- Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027

- Have U.S. citizenship

- Java or C# or C/C++

- Clearance is required to start.

### Preferred Qualifications

- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at time of application by uploading the documents to your application or profile)

- Previous internship/co-op experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).

- Good presentation and writing/communication skills.

- Self-motivated, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment.

- Web development (HTML, CSS). Preferably experience with any/all of Python Flask web framework, Gunicorn and NGINX

- Familiarity with Linux operating system (package installation/removal, file permissions, network configuration, shell environment etc.)

- Powershell, MongoDB, Ansible, Git

- Exposure to basic networking (e.g. routing/switching and security)

### Intern Pay Range

Bachelor's: $21.50 to $39.00 per hour

Master's: $30.50 to $48.00 per hour

Primary Level Salary Range: $21.50 - $39.00

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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