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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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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Technical intern
June - August 2017 • Manhattan Beach, CA
What I liked
Working with engineers daily. Learning software and hardware on the job. Opportunity for full time employment after graduation.
What I wish was different
More lab experience
Advice
Ask lots of questions, be proactive in finding work that interests you, and have fun!
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Aerospace assembler
August - November 2019 • New Town, ND
What I liked
Good job experience, learned about the engineering that goes into building planes
What I wish was different
Wasn’t so far away from friends and family
Advice
Stick through it, even if it’s sucks
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Software Engineering Intern
May - July 2019 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
Northrop provided a great environment to learn technical skills as well as get to learn how the company works.
What I wish was different
Advice
Northrop is a great company to work for and they take care of their employees.
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Systems Test Engineer
May 2019 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
Great hands on environment with real engineering problems being given to me to solve.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I had an excellent experience.
Advice
Be willing to take initiative and it’ll take you far in getting a follow up offer for employment after graduation.
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Backend Software Engineer
May - August 2019 • Charlottesville, VA
What I liked
Northrop was very welcoming and provided an insightful experience. I given the opportunity to develop a very helpful and innovative tool.
What I wish was different
I wish I had the opportunity to work there longer.
Advice
Always put your most into an opportunity you receive because they may not come often
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Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
Role allowed me to utilize and expand on knowledge gained from my classes in new and exciting ways. The internship program gave a good overview of the company as a whole, and opportunities within the company both during and after the internship was complete. Coworkers were very nice and easy to work with.
What I wish was different
As a co-op/internship, I wish I had gotten experience at a company that was more different from the company that I worked for previously, as I believe it would have rounded out my education better.
Advice
Be sure to advocate for what kind of assignments or work you would like to complete.
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Software Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
Nice office, interesting projects to work on.
What I wish was different
There was not a lot of technical work to be done at first, and the internship experience itself was not as polished as you might expect at other locations hosting interns at different companies. I did not learn as much as I'd expect, and used a lot of the knowledge I had already.
Advice
Learn as much as you can while you can!
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Electronics Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Fairfax, VA
What I liked
Great professional environment, good pay for an internship
What I wish was different
More oversight, often did not have any idea what I should be doing.
Advice
networking within the company is very important and helps bring more opportunities.
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Continuous Improvement Intern
May 2019 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
Culture
What I wish was different
More busy
Advice
Always look for opportunities.
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Communications Intern
May - August 2019 • Dulles, VA
What I liked
Northrop Grumman is a very fast paced corporation with many high-profile clients. It was cool to be able to work on projects that I knew were impacting the world in a real and tangible way. It is also a very female friendly environment, especially for being in the aerospace and defense industry. They are also extremely flexible and work with you to make sure your schedule and hours work for you.
What I wish was different
The only thing I would change is I wish I had a internship-long project that I could’ve worked on so that I could not only have something to present to managers and above to gain that exposure, but also to have something to show future employers what I created.
Advice
Connect with other interns as soon as you can! I didn’t have any others in my department, so I made sure to go to the networking and intern events that the company had set up for us, and I met some really great people from many different schools.
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technical intern
January - September 2019 • Palmdale, CA
What I liked
Liked the technical work, and competitive pay.
What I wish was different
I wish there was an immediate project to work on. There was some dead time in the beginning.
Advice
Ask a lot of questions. Introduce yourself to everyone. Bring a notebook everywhere.
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Electrical Engineering Intern
August 2019 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
Fantastic pay, flexible schedule, solid work.
What I wish was different
There are no paid breaks, you only get paid for time worked.
Advice
Get used to a 9:80 schedule and following strict quality standards.
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College intern technical
May 2016 • Ogden, UT
What I liked
Engineering experience
What I wish was different
Prefer not to say
Advice
Prefer not to say
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Electrical Engineering Intern
May 2019 • Ogden, UT
What I liked
I loved being able to get a feel for working in industry. Northrop is large corporation and this was my first experience working in such an environment. The managers and mentors really helped me feel at home and useful in the work environment. Northrop Grumman is an expressive company and I would recommend it to anyone looking to venture into the defense industry.
What I wish was different
Advice
There is quite a bit of paperwork to fill out, but eventually you come out on top. At first there are a lot of acronyms and lingo to try and learn. Don’t fret it just keep on learning.
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College Technical Intern
May - August 2019 • Dulles, VA
What I liked
The coworkers were very helpful and fun to be around. I was given a good mix of easier tasks that helped my coworkers save time, as well as some harder material that I was taken step-by-step through. I learned a lot about what office life is like, and I learned concepts that are very relevant to my major through shadowing and testing.
What I wish was different
It took a little while to get started because of all the training and equipment necessary for me to start working, but I was able to engage with the coworkers and start learning even at the beginning.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions and get to know the other employees. Find out what they like and dislike about the company and their role, and make sure you're always looking to be helpful in whatever capacity you can.
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Technical Intern
May - August 2019 • Redondo Beach, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed the help I received from my coworkers during my experience as well as the intern events that were organized by the intern council.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to get more lab experience, although this was my fault since I delayed my lab safety training so I could not be in the lab until late in my internship.
Advice
Be prepared to expose yourself to new topics and tasks, there are skills you learn in the workplace that are not necessarily taught in school.
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Test engineer
April 1998 • Promontory, UT
What I liked
I finished my degree while working for this company. They have me this position because of my experience and the degree. I am grateful for that.
What I wish was different
In my education experience, I wish I could have finished the EE degree that I had previously started. I wish they would allow more flexibility in the engineering programs.
Advice
Get your education! Better to do it while you are young, but it's never too late.
