In my internship I was given a lot of freedom to learn about the things within my department that most interested me, and to work on projects that I felt were important. I liked having the independence to choose my own work and not always needing to check in with someone. I was able to learn a broad variety of skills because of the freedom I was given to work with everyone on the team at different points.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more opportunity to connect and work with other interns in my field. There was only one other intern in my department, and we chatted sometimes but our work was always different. The company hosted a lot of events for interns to mingle and connect, however I wanted to connect more at work rather than outside of work. While I loved the freedom of my role, it would have been valuable to work with other interns on an ongoing project or goal potentially.
Advice
Go into the experience with an open mind. No matter what role you are in for an internship, there is always so much to learn and explore. Everyone in the company is very friendly and most people have open-door policies. I gained so much just from emailing managers in other departments and having meetings with them to learn more about the company and where I best fit. So much room for growth and leadership.
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Electronics and Payloads Engineering Intern
June - August 2019 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
The people, the atmosphere, and the work! Location was also pretty great!
What I wish was different
Processing time was a little slow- didn’t have much to do the first few weeks, but I was told this was out of the ordinary
Advice
Go for it! Be yourself, and embrace your differences. NG does a great job of promoting diversity in all areas!
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Associate Software Engineer
May 2019 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
Flexible working hours, casual environment, and interesting problems
What I wish was different
Would have liked a paid lunch
Advice
Be proactive in networking and looking for unclassified work if you don’t have your clearance
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Digital Technology/Software Intern
May - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
Interning at Northrop Grumman was an incredible experience. The company had various networking events for interns where I was able to build a strong network of interns, NGC employees, and NGC executives. The work had real value and I got to see the ripple effect my work had on my team. The emphasis was on learning and lead engineers were always willing to lend advice or answer any project questions. Lastly, the emphasis on diversity and inclusion was incredible. I always felt like my voice was heard and considered in all meetings I attended.
What I wish was different
I personally wasn't able to get any lab work which is an experience I wish I had however, the project I was on was still in the preliminary design phase.
Advice
Speak up! A lot of interns don't think they have a voice however, what we are learning in school a lot of full time engineers did not as our industry is constantly growing. The engineers always value the different perspectives current students bring to solving real world problems.
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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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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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Mechanical Engineering Intern
June - September 2018 • Northridge, CA
What I liked
I liked the projects/tasks that were assigned to me because they were both interesting and challenging. Everyone there was also super nice and willing to help me with any questions I had. There were also intern events that were fun like go-kart racing and bowling.
What I wish was different
I wish they gave me more things to work on because there were times where I finished everything and had nothing to do.
Advice
Never be afraid to ask questions. Not only do they encourage it, but you would also be saving a lot of time because you don't want to be stuck on something for hours when someone could help you get through it within minutes.
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
June - September 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Great experience on the manufacturing floor . Very friendly and welcoming coworkers, and were very helpful with any questions I had.
What I wish was different
Heavier workload. Sometimes the managers would be very busy with their own thing that they can't give me any work to do.
Advice
Don't afraid to make mistakes and learn from them. Learn by doing!
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Engineering Intern
January - August 2018 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
Great learning environment. Experts across disciplines with a willingness to help.
What I wish was different
Startup guide for interns. The learning curve can be steep. It would be nice to have a resource to accelerate your skills on particular tools.
Advice
If you haven’t had an opportunity to take an internship in your field, do it. Big or small. Real world experience helps gain perspective and refine your search.
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Software Engineering Intern
July 2018 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
Great company that is really supportive of my goals. Highly recommended
What I wish was different
Advice
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Mechanical Design Intern
June - September 2017 • Northridge, CA
What I liked
As an intern at Orbital ATK, I really felt like I was an important part of the team. If I wasn't there, other full time engineers would be doing the work that I did over the summer. I got to do a lot of 3D modeling using PTC Creo as well as create prototypes of models using the 3D printers in the office. Everyone on the mechanical design team was very welcoming and happy to help me.
What I wish was different
I would not change anything about my internship experience.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions! Everyone will be excited to teach you about what they're working on or help you with anything you might need. You will get the most out of your internship if you ask a lot of questions and talk to full time employees.
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Senior Engineering Intern
January 2017 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
What I enjoy the most about my internship is that I get to do real engineering work.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
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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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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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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
Great company full of friendly and patient people.
What I wish was different
Working for the government is a little it slow sometimes.
Advice
The company is expanding and needs way more people than they realize. There will be a huge demand for intern type people to do mediocre moving-related work so that current employs don't have to stop billion dollar contract production lines during the transition "supposedly summer 2019"
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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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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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Manufacturing Engineer
May 2018 • Promontory, UT
What I liked
9/80 work schedule is great!
What I wish was different
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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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Data Analytics Intern
May - August 2018 • McLean, VA
What I liked
The team was very welcoming.
What I wish was different
I wish I was given more challenging tasks.
Advice
The team expects you to not know anything coming in, so ask any questions you have.
