AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline)TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA) is offering an exciting Engineering Internshipwithin ourTechnology Outreachteam as part of our2026–2027 Summer Intern Program This hands-on opportunity is designed for students who are keen to apply their engineering studies to real-world Defence and technology challenges while building experience with a global defence leader.
As an Engineering Intern,you’llcontribute to innovativeTechnology Outreach projects, supporting the evolution of Northrop Grumman’sMission Engineering capabilities Your work will focus onmission-level modelling, simulation,analysisand visualisationof future operational scenarios—particularly inmaritime and underwater domains
Whatyou’llbedoing
During your internship, you will:
Support mission-level modelling and simulation of future Defence scenarios
Assistin developing and visualising simulated joint maritime and undersea operations
Contribute to studies thatdemonstratethe operational benefits of Northrop Grumman technologies
Prepare and present insights and outcomes to internal stakeholders
Work closely with engineers, technology leaders, and university research partners
This12 weekinternship is designed to help you learn, grow, and gain confidence in a real Defence engineering environment This roleis based at our Fortitude Valley office in Brisbane, Queensland.
Eligibility requirements:
We’relooking for students who are curious, analytical, and eager to learn in a Defence-focused engineering environment. Ideally,you’llbring:
Current enrolment inElectrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or Software Engineering
Minimum3rd yearuniversity standing
An interest insimulation, modelling, systems, or mission engineering
The ability to quickly learn new tools and software (including commercial-off-the-shelf modelling applications)
Exposure to, or interest in,Defence or Australian Defence Force (ADF) systemsishighly regarded
Ability to work full-time over theallocatedinternship period
Ifyou’reready to apply your engineering studies in a real Defence environment and learn from some of the best in the industry,we’dlove to hear from youYou cansubmityour application, along with your Resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcripts on our website.Due to our secure systems, weare unable to acceptresumesand otherdocumentationvia email
The Recruitment Process
Apply on our website with the required documents. A cover letter is crucial as we want to know, “why us?”
You will receive an email with a survey and some more information about Northrop Grumman, which we hope you complete as soon as possible.
You will receive a call or email from one of our friendly recruitment team to talk through your application. From here, our recruitment team will organise for you to attend one of our assessment centres or an interview.
A recruitment representative or your hiring manager will give you a call to let you know if you are successful or unsuccessful.
If you are successful, a People and Culture representative will then reach out to you to discuss your onboarding and provide a warm welcome to Northrop Grumman!
Please note that our recruitment process can be lengthydue to thestrong security checksrequiredwhich allow our Internstoget closeto our secure technology. Therefore, any candidates MUST have an Australian Citizenship to apply.
Start Date: November 2026
Placement Term: 12 weeks - Paid
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe.
On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family.
Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference.
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