The people were very friendly and really want you to succeed.
What I wish was different
Just that I got to work in a few different areas to see what I liked.
Advice
Go in with an open mind.
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Software Engineering Intern
May - July 2018 • Linthicum, MD
What I liked
I liked learning what it would be like to work for a large defense company.
What I wish was different
I wish it hadn’t been a large defense company.
Advice
If you have a feeling you won’t enjoy an experience, even if it pays well, follow your passion instead.
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Material Accounting Intern
May - August 2018 • El Segundo, CA
What I liked
I liked the culture of the company and the people that worked there. They were very warm, welcoming, and always made me feel like I could ask whatever.
What I wish was different
I wish I could’ve met more interns there.
Advice
I would advise that you go in with an open mind and just try to take as much as you can, but that’s advice for any internship.
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Summer Intern, Technical
June - September 2018 • Redondo Beach, CA
What I liked
Autonomy, worked on a real project
What I wish was different
Company culture is stale and relocation allowance is not large
Advice
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Student Intern
February - June 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Being able to have experience in a corporate environment.
What I wish was different
Having a mentor who was more hands on.
Advice
Network. Take advantage of everyone you meet and try and learn something at all times no matter who you are talking to.
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Aerospace Engineering Intern
May 2019 • St. Augustine, FL
What I liked
I loved working hands-on, networking, and getting to learn as much as I can.
What I wish was different
I don't wish for anything different, it was perfect.
Advice
Do not be afraid to ask any questions.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
June 2019 • Magna, UT
What I liked
There are many brilliant engineers that care about your experience and are open to helping you. As an intern you are free to reach out to anyone for help.
They put on events to introduce you to the company and showcase the work you have done.
They do their best to help you find other opportunities after your internship
What I wish was different
Lots of red tape with govt work. Things often move slow
Advice
When you gather the interns, give them an overview of various projects going on in the company, they would be more likely to come back.
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Industrial Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Woodland Hills, CA
What I liked
My summer internship at Northrop Grumman was a very eye-opening and exciting experience. As my first internship, it allowed me to fully be able to connect all the concepts I've learned in school to real-world projects and situations.
What I wish was different
Wish there was a more organized structure with my various assigned projects, and more collaboration would be beneficial.
Advice
Don't be afraid to speak up and ask questions! As an intern, everyone understands that you're not supposed to know everything right away, and they are always more than willing to clarify things and help. Show initiative and stay open-minded to any new projects/experiences.
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Tool and gage inspector
January 2015 • Promontory, UT
What I liked
Great environment, very pro education
What I wish was different
Advice
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Software Intern
May - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
A new experience, travelling out of the state.
What I wish was different
More work to be given.
Advice
Ask a lot of questions and don’t be afraid to ask for stuff you’re more interested in.
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College Intern Technical
May - August 2019 • Redondo Beach, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed the project I was assigned to over the summer. I was working with the STRAFE program, which aims to develop a laser pod to fit under a fighter jet to shoot missiles out of midair. I was tasked to design and develop a 3D scale model of the laser pod, and the engineers were highly impressed with the final product. I also enjoyed the ability to work closely with engineers on a project of this caliber, and the networking opportunities this internship provided were unparalleled.
What I wish was different
I wish I had the opportunity to see other projects. Not that I did not enjoy working on my summer project, but I would have liked the opportunity to see what else was happening within the company location early in the summer, and possible lined up opportunities to work in a different area on a different project this past summer.
Advice
Apart from doing your work, I would advise you to tag along with other engineers if they invite you somewhere. I had the opportunity to visit external manufacturers, I had the opportunity to sit in on weekly design review meetings, I was able to learn about another project my assignment manager was working on, and more. You're only there for three months, so take every opportunity to see and learn as much as you can about everything that goes on there, while you have the opportunity.
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ElectroMechanical test and Integration engineer
June - August 2019 • Sunnyvale, CA
What I liked
Interesting work. Ability to work overtime. Awesome co-workers.
What I wish was different
The commute. California traffic is crazy.
Advice
Work hard. show initiative and curiosity.
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Supply Chain Intern
June - August 2019 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
It was real-world work. I didn’t feel like an intern because I was performing the same duties as actual employees.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May 2019 • Hill Air Force Base, UT
What I liked
I could tell that the work I was doing was valuable to the company and the customer.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had been able to utilize more programs.
Advice
Being proactive in networking and showing your passion resonates with people and will increase your chances of an offer.
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Global Supply Chain Administrator
June 2019 • Rancho Bernardo, CA
What I liked
Pay, Employees, Culture, Work, and Projects Northrop is doing.
What I wish was different
Leadership
Advice
Do not sit around. Get up and go talk to people.
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Cyber Technical Intern
May - August 2019 • McLean, VA
What I liked
I learned so many new things during my summer! I had no previous experience with Javascript or HTML, but I picked it up and made a final visualization for my project with it.
What I wish was different
I wish the intern program had been slightly more organized, with more events for interns.
Advice
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Electrical Engineering Hardware Intern
May - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
I got to work with some very cool lab equipment and learned a ton about the field of RF that isn't explicitly covered in classes.
What I wish was different
Because the company is so massive, there were no specific projects assigned to me so I had to do whatever work was available, which was sometimes derating or data collection instead of interesting engineering projects.
Advice
Northrop is a great first internship as it allows for tons of experience in all different fields. Make sure you take advantage of its massive corporate nature by talking to people outside your department and asking what's involved in the type of engineering they do.
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Administrative Intern
May - August 2019 • Redondo Beach, CA
What I liked
The people I met and the professional experience I acquired
What I wish was different
I wish I had been a little more vocal in the beginning
Advice
Do what makes you scared and don’t be afraid to express your thoughts
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Software Technical Intern
May 2019 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
I liked how I got to interact with my team almost everyday. I found the agile experience very interesting.
What I wish was different
I wish I had used my time more to learn about the specifics of what I was working on.
