I had the opportunity to work directly with industry projects and assist in company products
What I wish was different
Wish I had been placed on a better project with more opportunities, unfortunately the project I was working on was coming to a close and did not leave me much work.
Advice
I would make use of other sources at Northrop whenever you have free time, there are so many external resources to learn about other topics, or tour other facilities, or attend informational sessions about other programs.
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HR Intern
June - August 2023 • Linthicum Heights, MD
What I liked
I loved the people!
What I wish was different
I wish I had more interaction with other interns.
Advice
Ask questions!
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College Intern Technical
June - August 2023 • Sunnyvale, CA
What I liked
Very friendly coworkers, relaxed but professional environment, a lot of freedom to work on projects that are interesting and check out other technical teams. Flexible work schedule.
What I wish was different
A little more organization regarding project assignments, some teams didn't seem fully prepared to take on an intern. However, this was an encouragement to be proactive in taking on projects so ended up as a good thing for me.
Advice
Be your own advocate when trying to find things to work on If it interests you, let people know.
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Project Management Intern
May - July 2023 • Warner Robins, GA
What I liked
Welcoming environment
What I wish was different
More details before onboarding
Advice
Willing to learn is an advance
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Finance Intern - NGI
May - August 2023 • Magna, UT
What I liked
Northrop Grumman was very prepared for my arrival. They had a project ready for me, were ready to introduce me to my manager and teammates, and had lots of learning material to help me.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more opportunities to meet other interns and connect with other departments.
Advice
Take time to introduce yourself to other people. Company culture isn't very open, so few people will introduce themselves to you, but they will be more than happy to help you once you reach out to them.
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Test Engineering Intern
June - August 2022 • Redondo Beach, CA
What I liked
Great team, hands-on experience with real hardware
What I wish was different
The timing of the test I was preparing for got pushed back to after my internship ended.
Advice
Find as many ways you can to get involved on the team!
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Electrical Engineering Intern
June - August 2020 • Roy, UT
What I liked
I worked a 9/80 schedule which I loved. This meant I had every other Friday off, and my work schedule was super flexible.
What I wish was different
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Structural Engineering Intern
May - August 2021 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
My manager ensured I had plenty of meaningful work to occupy me. He also ensured I was challenged and learning the entire summer.
What I wish was different
I do wish I had the opportunity to do more structural analysis. I did several projects, but a decent portion involved coding, which isn't my interest.
Advice
Take the opportunity to network inside and outside of your direct team. Everyone that I can across at NGC was willing to take the time to talk to me about there experience and offer guidance in my career path ahead. Take the time to put in meaningful effort and ask all the questions. They know you don't know everything coming in, but they are 100% willing to teach you what you need to know.
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Technical Intern
May - July 2021 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
The people were really nice. This was my second internship within mass properties and everyone was proud that I came back for another summer. I also was doing meaningful work so I really felt like I belonged within the group.
What I wish was different
The first day was kind of a trainwreck. The first day for interns wasn't really organized in the best way.
Advice
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Electrical Engineering Intern
May - August 2021 • Gilbert, AZ
What I liked
There was a really great culture at the Gilbert Campus! I also liked walking through the manufacturing building to see what the company was physically working on at the time.
What I wish was different
Honestly, nothing! The work-life balance was great. The pace is a little slow as an intern, but once I started learning more, I found more work to do. Having a great mentor to work alongside with made a huge difference, too.
Advice
Be patient! Onboarding takes a few days, and you will spend the first couple of weeks in training.
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Propulsion Engineering Intern
January 2020 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
I liked the community and the variety of experiences that the company provided for their interns. This past summer, NG also hosted plenty of events with interns to be able to interact together and learn more about opportunities and the vision of the company.
What I wish was different
I wish there was greater outreach of mentorship to the interns joining on last summer. I was lucky to have great mentorship when I was first onboarded, but it seems like my department got much more busy recently and couldn't provided that same guidance to the new interns.
Advice
Always be willing to say YES! The opportunities are fun and make a difference, either for the department or for the program that you contribute to.
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Software Engineer
April - August 2021 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
I liked the team environment and the technical skills that I was able to learn from the other engineers.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had more tasking related to my job title.
Advice
Do not be afraid to take on tasks where you might not succeed on the first attempt. This will allow you to learn from experience and have a better understanding of how professional work is done.
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Systems Engineering Intern
June - September 2021 • Redondo Beach, CA
What I liked
Great team, great work
What I wish was different
More pay
Advice
Highly recommend it, take advantage of mentors who are very willing to help you.
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Electro-Mechanical Technician
June 2019 • Redondo Beach, CA
What I liked
I liked the fact that I was directly working with engineers assembling the James Webb Space Telescope. I loved the fact that I was working on a piece of equipment that will re-write the history books.
What I wish was different
Nothing, the people are incredible, the experience was/is surreal!
Advice
The one piece of advice that I could share about this experience is to be grateful. Being grateful allows your passion and enthusiasm radiate you and everything you do. Btw- don’t forget to network! You never know who you’ll meet and who can be come a lifelong friend.
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Business Management Intern
June 2020 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I joined an incredibly welcoming team that was willing to train me on new tasks and ideas. I was very happy with how well Northrop provided accommodations to work from home and continue with the internship program during COVID.
What I wish was different
The internship has been completely remote, but that is not NGC’s fault by any means. I wish I had more opportunity to learn about various projects outside of my daily routine.
Advice
Always try and reach out to coworkers to learn more about what they do! You may find something you are interested in.
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Quality Engineer
May - July 2020 • Palmdale, CA
What I liked
I loved the working atmosphere. It was very collaborative even through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
What I wish was different
Advice
I would strive to ask other workers about their experience and their background. You can learn a lot about a company through the workers stories. I would also have confidence in your abilities in problem-solving. Try your best and do not give in too early.
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Software Engineering Intern
June - August 2019 • Herndon, VA
What I liked
I liked the large scale of the company and the ability to create opportunity for yourself. The environment was very low pressure and it was a place to learn and brush up on soft skills. The environment is designed for it to be very low stakes and an environment for growth.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more direction and that the on boarding process was smoother. The projects weren't very well defined so it pays to be a self starter. I wish there were more company events and opportunities to mingle with interns.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions and place yourself in an uncomfortable position. Become comfortable being uncomfortable.
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Software Engineering Intern
May - August 2020 • Woodland Hills, CA
What I liked
I really like the company culture and the work that they do. Being an aerospace and defense company, the work you do there feels meaningful and you can physically see and feel the work you doing being applied somewhere. For example, if you're involved with working on a helicopter, you know that whatever you're being involved with, whether it's writing flight software code or building circuits, it'll be implemented and utilized within the coming weeks. The staff and company there do their best to make you feel comfortable and included in all aspects, whether its activities or inclusivity. During my time there I felt that the company did its best to make sure its employees felt comfortable and tried their best to meet their accommodations and make them happy. As a software engineer, I gained a better understanding of software development and learned a lot about their processes. Working alongside other engineers and being able to get their advice and input allows you to learn a lot and gain experience.
What I wish was different
Obviously, with COVID-19, all the interns for 2020 had to work remotely. It's great that they were able to still accommodate and take care of all the offers they had promised, but work felt a little more disconnected. I know from experience that working in an office environment is a lot more motivating and a lot more interesting. For a company like Northrop Grumman, there are labs where you can see things being built and tested. In an online environment, that's not possible. There's less of an opportunity to move around and see different things. My assignment and tasks for the majority of the summer remained relatively the same, but again, since it was remote working, it was harder to give interns work that they can purely do online. Given the difficult circumstance though, they tried their best to give interns meaningful and interesting work.
Advice
From this experience, I would tell others to not be afraid and really know what they want to do and why they want to do. Some people aren't built to sit in front of a computer for 8 hours a day, while some others are. Always be open to any and all opportunities because it'll allow you to get closer to knowing what you want. In the workplace, don't be afraid to contact other people and talk to them. I found that most employees when they have free time, are really willing to share their lives and their professional experiences. People are an excellent resource because they've done a lot of failure for you and can give you the answers to what they've learned and what you to do in the future. Reach out to people that you find interesting or are in a career that you want to pursue in and don't be afraid to ask them questions!
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College Intern Technical
May - July 2020 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
I liked that the company was making choices to tackle COVID and that I was even able to still work with Northrop Grumman. The workspace was really nice and I made some valuable connections. Also, I learned even more and I was able to do a lot more work than I was when I worked as an intern there the first time.
What I wish was different
Since I started working during a COVID pandemic, lots of things like shipments for equipment were delayed and I didn't get a personal computer for almost a month. I also want to try to work in a different sector or team next time.
Advice
The culture of the company is amazing, I always felt comfortable to share things that I had done and the team I worked with was very encouraging.
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Software Engineering Intern
June - August 2020 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
Great work environment and people.
What I wish was different
Hard to find what you want to work on as a intern unless you network really hard.
