Great industry learning experience. I was able to see how software is actually built in a realistic environment, versus just in my classes.
What I wish was different
Since Northrup Grumman is a contractor, all work had to be charged to a certain contract. Therefore intern events required you to stay later, which discouraged attendance.
Advice
Ask questions!
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May - August 2020 • Palmdale, CA
What I liked
Being fully integrated into an engineering environment and working on projects that were benefiting the company.
What I wish was different
Considering much of the collaboration between employees was virtual due to covid-19, I wish there were more in-person interactions.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions. An inquisitive mindset will not only show others that you truly want to learn but also help you build communication skills.
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Embedded Systems Software Intern
June - August 2020 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Everyone was extremely helpful and willing to help teach you new things as well as troubleshoot with you. Good place to learn good business practices/how companies work.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been other interns on my team as well as having more structured tasks assigned to me.
Advice
Be proactive and ask for help anytime you need it. Take advantage of the free learning experiences.
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Software Engineering Intern
June - August 2020 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
Relaxing team and culture. Team is very easy-going
What I wish was different
Remote software development experience could have been better due to the infrastructure not being there for providing a fast and easy way of developing software
Advice
Be open to whatever team you are placed on. Learn as much as you can from the team even if it is a team that you did not initially seem interested in. There could still be useful things you may learn that may apply to other areas you are interested in.
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Pricing and Estimating Intern
June 2020 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Hard tasks, a lot of learning, insight into the industry.
What I wish was different
The remote nature of the work was not the most ideal, however, I am happy they extended the opportunity despite being remote.
Advice
Ask a lot of questions.
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College Technical Intern
December 2018 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
Great opportunities where you have to be proactive if you want to learn anything. My success and learning was directly related to my hard work.
What I wish was different
I wish the interview with the Northrop at the career fair was more personable and not so rigid. I was asked questions and it felt like they typed my whole answer. When I applied to the SLC Mission Systems sector it was night and day different. I love it here.
Advice
Don’t hesitate to jump in and ask for help, projects, or clarification on tasks.
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Digital Hardware Engineering intern
June - August 2020 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
The staff is incredible. Everyone pours into you and your development as an engineer. I learned something new every day.
What I wish was different
This summer, the internships were virtual which took away from the networking events.
Advice
Don't be afraid to try! I almost didn't apply to this company 2 years ago because I was intimidated by how big of a company they were. I applied, got hired for the summer of 2019, returned in the summer of 2020, and am returning full time in 2021. It's been one of the best experiences!
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Test Engineering Intern
May 2020 • Ogden, UT
What I liked
I love the Northrop Grumman culture. I got to do so much as an intern and got to meet so many new people from all over the country.
What I wish was different
I wish I their would have been more oppurnitites to meet other interns. I know that we couldn't because of COVOID
Advice
Learn as much as you can during your internship. Northrop offers workshop and speakers to learn more about the company, engineering, and how to further yourself in your career. I learned so much more than just how to be a better engineer over the summer.
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Software Engineer Intern
June 2020 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
My task manager at Northrop Grumman encouraged creativity in a very unique way. My summer consisted of a few tasks, but one main, larger project. I had a version of the project completed, and when I showed it to my manager, he said that he had had interns do this project before, but he was looking for a new way to do it. So, he encouraged me to go take another look at it and really go at it my own way. This was a great environment to work in. In school, is it common that every assignment has one main way to complete it. However, for my internship, I was able to exercise my creativity and find a new solution to an old problem.
What I wish was different
Although there were advantages to remote work, I wish my internship had been in the office physically. Advantages to remote work included saving money on gas, a better sleep schedule, better mental health activities, and a more positive impact on our environment. However, as this was my first internship, I would have preferred an in-person experience. This would have allowed me to network more efficiently and perhaps accomplish more throughout my time. I am more of an extrovert, and I place very high value on face-to-face interaction and networking, so and in-person experience would have suited me better.
Advice
The biggest piece of advice I could give anyone going into a Software internship as follows, and it's deceptively simple... Do more. Do more than all of the other interns. Do more than your managers expect of you. This does not just mean do more in technical terms, but also do more in terms of networking and soft skills. I made sure I did more than was expected of me, and it allowed me to not only continue my internship past the summer, but also land a return offer. If you finish a task, go to your manager and ensure it's done correctly and ask for another one. Be the intern that reaches out to upper managements and sets appointments with them to network. Do not wait for management to reach out to you. I spoke with my manager twice per week, and my manager's manager (the project manager) twice a month at least. If you're in a meeting with a lot of people and someone from upper management is giving a presentation, make sure you ask at least one question if there's a QnA. Believe it or not, upper management will remember you if you reach out and ask questions more than any other intern. DO THE MOST!!!!
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Hazard Analysis Intern
May - August 2020 • Promontory, UT
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Get to know as many people as possible, especially early in your degree. The more involved you are as a freshman and sophomore, the better off you'll be as a Junior. I didn't get hired until I has done my junior year, but I'd been talking to Northrop at every career fair until then, and participated in outreach so they knew me.
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Systems Engineering Intern
May 2020 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
Great time
Great environment
Lots of learning experiences
Treated very well
What I wish was different
First two weeks were unorganized-they didn’t seem completely prepared for us to arrive
Advice
Always ask questions! Learn as much as you can.
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Software Developer Intern
June - September 2020 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I loved that we were given assignments that actually made a difference in the company and were challenging.
What I wish was different
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Mechanical Engineer
May - August 2020 • El Segundo, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed both they type of work I was doing and the warm and welcoming environment. Northrop Grumman also did a wonderful job to foster friendships between interns.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask your manager or mentor to change what type of work you are doing to better align with your interests.
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Systems Engineering Intern
May - July 2020 • Redondo Beach, CA
What I liked
Wonderful people, great career development opportunities
What I wish was different
In-person internship, more tours
Advice
Network!
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Security Intern
May - August 2020 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
Interns had zoom calls with VPs, the CEO, and other leaders in the company. I liked the hands-on experience I had and feeling I was part of the team I was working with. You don't get treated as an intern, you get treated as one of them.
What I wish was different
We didn't get to have many intern activities due to covid. I would've taken advantage of those events, but thankfully we had many through Zoom and Skype.
Advice
Take advantage of the opportunity you were given and get to know people from not only the campus where you are working but other campuses as well. You never know when an opportunity will arise somewhere else and how valuable the connections and network you made will pay off and come in handy.
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Software Engineering Intern
May - July 2020 • Fairfax, VA
What I liked
Everyone is very friendly and it was a great place to work. I got lots of experience with a tool I have never used before.
What I wish was different
I wish it was longer, COVID cut down the internship to 6 weeks but I am glad they still even had a program.
Advice
Don't worry about equipment, they will send you everything you will need before you are about to start.
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College Intern Technical
May 2019 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I got really good experience in a working environment. I learned relevant skills.
What I wish was different
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Software Engineer Intern
May - August 2019 • Bellevue, NE
What I liked
Good pay, flexible hours, relaxed environment
What I wish was different
Greater organization, more preparation for interns
Advice
Be prepared to have period where you have no work because the government is very slow
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Software Engineering Intern
May - July 2019 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Never be afraid to ask LOTS of questions or to ask your manager to put you on a project more aligned with your interests!
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May 2019 • Oklahoma City, OK
What I liked
Great work environment. Everyone is very helpful and questions are encouraged. I got to do meaningful work, not just busy work.
