The work was interesting and gave me great experience in a variety of subject matter, including hydrostatic, shock, and software testing.
What I wish was different
The work itself was intermittent, but that was just by coincidence. I am coming back next summer to Northrop, regardless!
Advice
Northrop is a great company with a lot of great opportunities for interns and graduates. They do a lot of cool work, and I think they have helped me a lot.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Bethpage, NY
What I liked
The engineers within the section I worked in were phenomenal. It's an amazing thing being surrounded by incredibly intelligent individuals that share similar passions.
What I wish was different
Advice
Do not only expect your immediate supervisor to give you tasks. Do not be afraid to reach out and find work. Make the most of your time and don't be afraid to talk with the various engineers you'll encounter. The internship will be exactly what you make of it.
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Electrical Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
Great location, coworkers were nice, they treat and pay their interns very well
What I wish was different
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Systems Engineering
May - August 2018 • Dulles, VA
What I liked
- The team I worked with
- The intern program was very well organized
- Interesting, meaningful work
What I wish was different
- More flexibility to see other areas of the business
Advice
The more you put into this experience the more you will get out. There is really a lot that can be done and you can make meaningful difference if you want but its also possible to just slip by
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Electrical Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
I enjoyed working with the associate engineers and interns throughout my internship. Everyone was very friendly and helpful even when things got busy.
What I wish was different
Advice
I recommend that any engineer apply to NGIS in Chandler, especially if you are a computer science or computer engineering major. NGIS is actively hiring interns so apply before December 2018.
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Mechanical Engineer
May 2018 • Wallops Island, VA
What I liked
Hands on experience and being able to learn so much
What I wish was different
Some days were busier than others. Wish there was more structure in the intern program
Advice
Never be afraid to ask questions. You can’t learn if you don’t ask.
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Engineering Intern
July 2018 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
I really enjoyed the people. They were very helpful and it made the transition really easy. I also had lots to do. I was brought to do system's engineering and I have been doing work for all kinds of people. And I am a EE major so I was really valuable to the aerospace engineers that did not have as much experience.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have started here sooner. There wasn't anything blatantly regrettable from my time here.
Advice
Never be afraid to start the conversation and get outside your comfort zone. Be willing to do whatever because you are an intern. When people see that they will be impressed.
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Avionics Design Intern
June - August 2023 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
I liked learning from all the more experienced engineers.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to do more work relevant to my classes.
Advice
I would advise everyone who does an internship to ask tons of questions. You aren’t expected to know everything!
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Supply Chain Intern
June 2019 • Northridge, CA
What I liked
I love the people at this corporation and the environment they have upheld.
What I wish was different
I wish I had joined sooner.
Advice
Great experience and recommend anyone to be prepare for graduation and after.
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College Intern Technical
June - August 2018 • Rolling Meadows, IL
What I liked
I enjoyed working with my co-workers and the company culture the most. I enjoyed having variety in what I did on a daily basis and getting to see how the different business areas work towards a common goal.
What I wish was different
Advice
One piece of advice I would share with a future intern would be to network with everyone. The intern events are great opportunities to meet people and your co-workers can be great resources.
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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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Manufacturing Engineer
May 2018 • Promontory, UT
What I liked
9/80 work schedule is great!
What I wish was different
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Aerospace Engineer
June 2017 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
The environment. Everyone wants to share what they do and everyone enjoys what they do
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Learn how to communicate and howto make commentions. The skills are just as valuable as your education.
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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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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.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions
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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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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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Cyber Intern
April 2020 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
flexible hours, great pay, welcoming environment and employees.
What I wish was different
clear direction on tasking, pandemic didn't exist, security clearance awarded sooner.
Advice
make the most of the connections available at this company. Large company with many locations and positions.
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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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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.
