Network Engineer Intern-Colorado Springs CO Security Clearance

Position: 2026 Network Engineer Intern-Colorado Springs CO with Security Clearance
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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.

Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.

From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day. An internship 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 Network Engineer Intern for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Space sector in Colorado Springs, CO. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Missile Defense Systems Business group.

Roles and Responsibilities This position is for a summer intern to support the Network and Enterprise Services Product Teams in Colorado Springs, CO. The selected candidate will be given tasks appropriate for their level and will work with mentors to develop their skills as needed. 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 Fall 2026

* Be majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree

* Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2026.

* Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications:

* Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher

* Hands on experience with creating, loading, or troubleshooting network configurations
8570 IAT II compliant certification Intern Pay Range:
Bachelor's: $18.75 to $34.50 per hour Master's: $27.00 to $42.50 per hour At Northrop Grumman, our internship 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 internship is considered technical or administrative. campus jobs Primary Level Salary Range: $1.00 - $1.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline;

however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. 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,…