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
Advice
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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.
Advice
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Systems Engineering Intern
May - July 2019 • Colorado Springs, CO
What I liked
I liked the people the most. Their community was welcoming, and I was able to make a lot of friends quickly.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time to get into my work.
Advice
Don't be afraid to try new things. I took a chance going to Colorado alone and it was the best summer of my life.
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Facilities
June - August 2018 • Palmdale, CA
What I liked
The people and the environment
What I wish was different
knowledge of rotation program; other options for civil engineering students in addition to facilities
Advice
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Business Development Intern
June - August 2019 • McLean, VA
What I liked
The work environment, my team
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Take the most out of it. There are a lot of resources that are provided for you as long as you reach out.
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Business Management Intern
June - August 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Being treated like an actual employee. Working with some of the brightest minds in the defense contracting industry. Given actual, meaningful work.
What I wish was different
Been offered an engineering position, as that is the field I am majoring in.
Advice
Network. Take advantage of getting to know people on the job, create relationships that might lead to a real career one day.
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Reverse Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
The cyber work done at Xetron is really cool and exciting!
What I wish was different
I really enjoyed my experience at Xetron and wouldn't change anything about it.
Advice
If you're interested in cyber, you should really consider applying to Northrop Grumman Xetron.
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Electrical Engineering Intern
May 2018 • Dulles, VA
What I liked
I liked the engaging hands on work experience. The people I worked with were also helpful and encouraging. It was also nice to go to free events and hear an astronaut give a speech for the intern speaker series.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been tasked with more open ended work that was more engineering specific instead of desk work. The hands on work I was given was great, I would have just liked more of it.
Advice
Meet as many people as you can and become friends with older people in the company because they are your connections and can steer you into the right directions to help find what you are interested in.
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Software Intern
June - August 2018 • Rolling Meadows, IL
What I liked
Employees very involved and helpful.
Got to work on a real project and learned about new technologies.
Good work-life balance
What I wish was different
You don't work with other interns. Typically work with other employees or on your own. Everyday is pretty similar.
Advice
Average age at the company is pretty high. You don't get your clearance the first summer usually.
