Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph
TRAVEL: No
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work -- and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
A co-op at Northrop Grumman is unique. Sure, you'll learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. But you'll gain something even more valuable: pride in what you've done. Join us and launch your career. We'll support you with training, employee resource groups, and our shared vision of global security.
Northrop Grumman is seeking Computer Engineers for a Spring 2026 Full-Time Co-Op opportunity. This position will be located in-person at our Mission Systems Sector in Annapolis Junction, MD.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Microelectronics Center (NGMC), Microelectronics Design & Applications (MDA) business unit. MDA is leading efforts to transform computing, combining the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop revolutionary energy-efficient computing systems. You will work in a fast-paced team environment alongside a broad array of scientists and engineers to make these next generation processing solutions a reality.
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and development of complex high speed digital circuit card assemblies integrating FPGAs and microprocessors through high-speed serial networks
• See designs from concept through schematic capture, layout, assembly, debug, and production test
• Collaborate with peers and other engineering disciplines in the planning, design, and prototyping of complex digital systems
• Help identify and implement risk-reduction activities for projects
• Learn to define system specifications from dynamic, loose requirements

Basic Qualifications:
A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full-time in Spring 2026

• Be majoring in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Microelectronic Engineering, or other closely related STEM field

• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the Spring 2026 semester (approximately January - May)
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

• The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
• Classes/project experience related to FPGAs, DDR memory, high-speed Serializer Deserializer (SERDES), and/or microprocessors
• Classes/project experience related to microprocessors or microcontrollers
• Hands-on use of laboratory test equipment such as: oscilloscopes, function generators, DMM, BERT scopes, network analyzers, or signal analyzers
• Familiarity with schematic capture and layout using Mentor Graphics Xpedition tools
• Familiarity with high-speed digital signal integrity simulation using Hyperlynx, HFSS, or ADS
• Experience developing embedded software and software using C, C++
• Experience in RTL development using SystemVerilog
• Familiarity with AMD FPGAs and design tools

At Northrop Grumman, our co-op pay rates are standardized and take into account three main factors: the anticipated graduation date of the individual, the cost of labor of the geographic location, and whether the co-op is considered technical or administrative.
Bachelor's (including graduating students planning on attending/enrolled in a full-time Master's program in Fall 2026): $25.75 - $31.75/hour
Master's: $37.25 - $39.00/hour
campusjobs The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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