I enjoyed being able to strengthen my networking skills as well as learn something new related to my major that I could potentially apply to a future job.
What I wish was different
Going in they thought I was a different major so I was placed in a wrong position. I learned a lot of new skills in this other area. However it would have been nice to have an internship related to what I study.
Advice
Even if it feels like all you do is the work no one else wants to do, give it 110% effort. Your employer will see your effort and give you more responsibility as time goes on.
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Communication Systems Engineering Intern
June - August 2017 • El Segundo, CA
What I liked
Relaxed learning environment, cool projects.
What I wish was different
Wish there was less routine and more interaction, sometimes being in a cubicle is not the most fun thing.
Advice
Find what type of worker you are, whether you enjoy a lab environment or an office environment, whether you like interacting with others or not. All those factors should determine which job you want to attain (or whether you want to go to graduate school and perhaps work afterwards or pursue academia).
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Software Engineering Intern
June - September 2017 • Herndon, VA
What I liked
Learned a lot about software development lifecycle. Management was very flexible, other interns were friendly. Good company culture! Learned a lot of practical computer science skills.
What I wish was different
Onboarding process was a bit tedious.
Advice
Ask for things to do!
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
January 2017 • Ogden, UT
What I liked
I was doing real engineering work. I was not sitting behind a desk trying to rewrite process orders for the shop floor. I feel like I have so much more experience under my belt becuase of this!
What I wish was different
I wish there were more manufacturing engineers. We are often swamped with work so that can be hard to deal with while trying to graduate.
Advice
Do a co-op internship! A co op internship can give you so much more experience and employers really care about your schooling so it's much easier to get time off and make a decent wage while going to school.
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Technical Intern
June - August 2017 • Redondo Beach, CA
What I liked
I got to work on some pretty cool new technologies.
What I wish was different
The company cultures is definitely put your shoulder to the wheel.
Advice
Ask for help. There are tons of people perfectly willing to help you.
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GMD Commuication Network Hardware Group
September 2017 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
Very hands on and fun people to work with. They gave me everything I needed as far as a Security Clearance and training and gave me several cool opportunities one of which I get to travel for.
What I wish was different
I wish I had known more about networking and network security before getting here, but it has been very interesting to learn as I go along.
Advice
Study up on communication networks and Ground System Missile Defense as a whole. There are tons of opportunities there.
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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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Flight Sciences and Test Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Sierra Vista, AZ
What I liked
I liked that I worked on a UAV program and could follow the testing procedures from inception to execution. I also liked that I went to the flight line and saw the UAV's flying during test operations.
What I wish was different
For my returning internship, I hope to gain more experience at the flight line and working more with the data acquisition system.
Advice
My advice is to always keep and open mind and take whatever comes your way. There is no telling what interesting opportunity will arrive.
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College Intern Technical
June - August 2023 • Sunnyvale, CA
What I liked
My time during the internship gave me valuable insight on what it is like to be a mechanical engineer.
What I wish was different
I personally had things going on besides the internship so I did not have much time to make connections with other interns. More opportunities for intern networking would have been nice.
Advice
Do not be afraid to put yourself out there. What you do during the short time may be remembered and rewarded depending on the amount of effort you put in.
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Software Developer Intern
May - August 2019 • Fairfax, VA
What I liked
I really enjoyed the people I worked with. I was on a small team working on a full-stack application with technologies that I had never used before. My team members were always looking to support/encourage me with the task and were always willing to extend a helping hand. The project I was working on turned out to be an extremely useful web application for the team and I had a great experience launching the app and then brainstorming future applications for it.
What I wish was different
I wish that there was a more set structure to the internship. I expected there to be a set project for me coming in but I was met with the challenge of there not really being any structure at all to the internship. The internship was completely up to me and what I wanted to make of it. This resulted in a lot of self-initiative, which isn't bad in itself but it was not what I was expecting.
Advice
I would recommend that you really take the time to get to know the people you work with. They all have extensive backgrounds, are usually very willing to talk/help out, and can share invaluable experiences about what they went through to get to where they are. Specifically for me, I spent a lot of time asking about what life was like as a software developer at Northrop Grumman.
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Software Developer
May 2019 • Ogden, UT
What I liked
Work life balance. Freedom to choose your schedule.
What I wish was different
Better communication on full time positions upon graduation.
Advice
Have fun, learn lots.
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Web Designer
June - August 2019 • McLean, VA
What I liked
I liked learning new coding languages
What I wish was different
more employees my age
Advice
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College technical intern
June 2018 • Ogden, UT
What I liked
The entire experience
What I wish was different
Onboarding process can be confusing
Advice
Be prepared to be outside your comfort zone
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Business Management Intern
May - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
My manager was amazing and gave me assignments that I felt added value to the team. I worked as a program analyst and got to know the program team well.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gotten to know other interns a little better. It’s also frustrating that you don’t know what your job will be until the first day.
Advice
Go in with an open mind, ask lots of questions and get to know the people that you work with
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Electrical Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
I enjoyed having the work experience. It provided a glimpse into the daily activities of an engineer.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to work for a longer time, but school interfered.
Advice
Don't take the experience for granted. Try to immerse yourself in the opportunity as best you can.
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Software Engineer Intern
June - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
Had the ability to work on RPA projects which was my first hands on experience with said software.
What I wish was different
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Jr. Database Administration
April - August 2018 • Clearfield, UT
What I liked
Amazing company! Nobody treats you like an intern but a person who has been there for years. You interact with executives and senior management on a weekly basis. Everyone is there to see you succeed.
What I wish was different
It was all pretty great.
Advice
If you have a chance to work for Northrop Grumman, take it.
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Software Intern
May 2019 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
The environment was very welcoming. Everyone was ready to help me whenever I had a problem.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to code more. The first month was spent reading the documentation.
Advice
Get to know the people on your team. Teambuilding is extremely important for efficiency.
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Hardware Engineering Intern
June - August 2019 • Redondo Beach, CA
What I liked
The company strongly promotes work-life balance, and the team I was on was very willing to teach me the skills I needed to succeed during my internship.
What I wish was different
The upper-level management isn't diverse, and the company feels old. However, I could definitely see a strong effort towards diversity and innovative ideas in spite of the pushback from the older generation.
Advice
Since the location of Northrop is in LA, the commute is simply the worst. Try to negotiate for a stipend to live nearby.
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Drafter Intern
September 2018 • Clearfield, UT
What I liked
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more training with the software and system.
