[ref. f17846422] Intern - Software Engineer - Northrop Grumman

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
• Clearance Type: Security Check (SC)
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 5

Salary: £25,000

Start Defining Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

As an Intern Software Engineer, you will play an integral role in our projects that span cyber innovation, cutting-edge research and development, big data analytics and systems architecture. Within our agile development team, you will:

• Support the creation of clean, well-constructed, unit-tested code.
• Complete activity within the team’s work board (Scrum board). These tasks may also include deep support (3rd line) of operational systems, including debugging and fault finding.
• Support the design of features (stories) from team’s roadmap and over time confidently explain the choices made in the final design.
• Liaise, as appropriate, with Product Owner and Project Stakeholders during design work.
• Support of team’s continuous improvement and work planning through attendance of sprint artefacts.
• Support the team’s system testing by writing system tests under the guidance of the team’s test manager.

We are looking for:

• Working towards a relevant degree, for example, Software Engineering or Computer Science
• A passion for software development and computing, and have written code in Java and Python
• An understanding of the software lifecycle and the importance of delivering to deadlines
• Analytical skills and logical reasoning, along with the ability to solve problems in innovative ways

Due to the nature of our work, you must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process.

• A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters.
• A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups, backed by thousands of employees, to our partnerships with the Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong.
• Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise, and nurture your passion. Here, you will discover your possible.

For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.