I loved the work campus. There was a lot of activity for different areas of the company, and there were plenty of chances to explore that activity. Some very talented people work here that you can learn from. Everyone values their work.
What I wish was different
The work itself could have been more interesting. I wish there had been more push for exploring outside my immediate team because I felt stuck in a silo.
Advice
It can be seen as a rat race at this location and, generally, Northern Virginia - Maryland. That said, most people you see will not interact with interns of their own volition. You'll have to push for a conversation so do that in the first couple of weeks to set a precedent.
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Account Executive Intern (PR and Marketing)
June 2019 • Northridge, CA
What I liked
Everything
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Work Hard
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Security Intern
May - August 2020 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
Networking opportunities were extensive and endless!
What I wish was different
More intern networking events
Advice
Meet everyone!! Dont be shy. I made connections with everyone:VPs and Directos.
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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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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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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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Engineering intern
June 2020 • Roy, UT
What I liked
I really liked the flexibility the company provides for their employees.
What I wish was different
I wish I had mor hands on experience with full time employees.
Advice
Network as much as you can.
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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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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.
Advice
Network as much as possible.
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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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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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contract laborer
June 2019 • Bethpage, NY
What I liked
Nice people.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Software Engineering Intern
May - August 2020 • Colorado Springs, CO
What I liked
Good pay, lots of networking opportunities
What I wish was different
,More structure to program
Advice
Take advantage of networking opportunities
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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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Technical Intern
June - August 2019 • Annapolis Junction, MD
What I liked
During my internship, I was glad to feel like my ideas and opinions were values by my team and managers. I also enjoyed all of the networking and social events they held throughout the summer for the interns. Lastly, it was awesome having the opportunity to tour many of the other Northrop Grumman sites and seeing where a good fit might be for me in the future.
What I wish was different
For most of the summer, I helped develop the preliminary design report for the system we intended to build. One thing I wish had been different is I would have liked the opportunity to start building during the summer so I could get my hands dirty with engineering work. However, the proposals are important and take a lot of time and work, so I value the many things I learned during that process. Luckily they’ve invited me to come back and work over my winter break, so I hope I’ll get the chance to help build then.
Advice
One of the biggest pieces of advice that I have from interning at Northrop Grumman, is take advantage of the massive network and don’t be afraid to reach out to people. There are so many employees of different backgrounds and working on vastly different projects, and they are happy to share their experience. I learned so much about what jobs I might want to pursue in the future by just reaching out to employees and chatting with them.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
January - August 2019 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
Company culture
What I wish was different
Advice
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Program control
May - August 2019 • Dulles, VA
What I liked
I liked the hands on experience I gained from working directly with teams. I got to see all parts of the monthly cycle. They also gave me areas to improve on and what they look for when hiring graduates.
What I wish was different
Advice
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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
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.
