EE Intern, Vandenberg CA

Description

Northrop Grumman gives employees the chance to work on revolutionary systems that affect people's lives worldwide, now and for generations ahead. The company has a long history of technological firsts, from the first transatlantic flight to stealth bombers and the moon landing. Northrop Grumman looks for people with bold ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit who want to help invent the future and enjoy the work along the way.

An internship at Northrop Grumman goes beyond learning new skills. Interns explore the enterprise, network with experts and leaders, and finish with a strong resume and pride in what they accomplished.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join the Space Systems Sector. This position is located in Vandenberg, CA.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support development of new VSFB programs such as Next Generation Interceptor.
• Perform launch vehicle avionics hardware and software integration, test and launch operations at the subsystem and system level.
• Coordinate and lead Electrical Technicians on integration, test, checkout, operation and maintenance of complex electronic flight, ground testing and launch systems.
• Carry out hands-on electrical integration and testing of flight hardware, and operate and maintain electronic, electro-mechanical and optical communications components, circuits or systems.
• Create, edit, review and maintain test procedures used in manufacturing and launch pad operations, checking them for correctness and completeness against mission requirements, launch vehicle configuration and component changes.
• Lead testing and evaluation or validation of electrical systems.
• Coordinate and perform testing with customer, FAA, and site range and safety personnel.
• Support maintenance and upgrades of Electrical Ground Support Equipment and its network equipment.
• Troubleshoot, document and resolve flight and test equipment hardware and software discrepancies, including root cause and corrective actions.
• Evaluate and implement Lean solutions to reduce cycle times.
• Maintain the launch day schedule by performing other duties as needed.