Lots of hands on project experience with upper level engineers
What I wish was different
Work was pretty boring if you were still waiting on a DoD clearance
Advice
Keep asking for new projects to work on
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Software Engineeir
May - August 2018 • Fairfax, VA
What I liked
Everyone was friendly and helpful. The project i worked on really played well to my knowledge.
What I wish was different
I wish they had a more structured intern program with, assignments figured out earlier.
Advice
Stay in contact with your recuriter on any and all questions.
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Software Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • McLean, VA
What I liked
Well run projects
What I wish was different
Company structure too rigid
Advice
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Software Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
The people were very friendly and really want you to succeed.
What I wish was different
Just that I got to work in a few different areas to see what I liked.
Advice
Go in with an open mind.
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Software Engineering Intern
May - July 2018 • Linthicum, MD
What I liked
I liked learning what it would be like to work for a large defense company.
What I wish was different
I wish it hadn’t been a large defense company.
Advice
If you have a feeling you won’t enjoy an experience, even if it pays well, follow your passion instead.
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Material Accounting Intern
May - August 2018 • El Segundo, CA
What I liked
I liked the culture of the company and the people that worked there. They were very warm, welcoming, and always made me feel like I could ask whatever.
What I wish was different
I wish I could’ve met more interns there.
Advice
I would advise that you go in with an open mind and just try to take as much as you can, but that’s advice for any internship.
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Summer Intern, Technical
June - September 2018 • Redondo Beach, CA
What I liked
Autonomy, worked on a real project
What I wish was different
Company culture is stale and relocation allowance is not large
Advice
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Student Intern
February - June 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Being able to have experience in a corporate environment.
What I wish was different
Having a mentor who was more hands on.
Advice
Network. Take advantage of everyone you meet and try and learn something at all times no matter who you are talking to.
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Aerospace Engineering Intern
May 2019 • St. Augustine, FL
What I liked
I loved working hands-on, networking, and getting to learn as much as I can.
What I wish was different
I don't wish for anything different, it was perfect.
Advice
Do not be afraid to ask any questions.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
June 2019 • Magna, UT
What I liked
There are many brilliant engineers that care about your experience and are open to helping you. As an intern you are free to reach out to anyone for help.
They put on events to introduce you to the company and showcase the work you have done.
They do their best to help you find other opportunities after your internship
What I wish was different
Lots of red tape with govt work. Things often move slow
Advice
When you gather the interns, give them an overview of various projects going on in the company, they would be more likely to come back.
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Industrial Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Woodland Hills, CA
What I liked
My summer internship at Northrop Grumman was a very eye-opening and exciting experience. As my first internship, it allowed me to fully be able to connect all the concepts I've learned in school to real-world projects and situations.
What I wish was different
Wish there was a more organized structure with my various assigned projects, and more collaboration would be beneficial.
Advice
Don't be afraid to speak up and ask questions! As an intern, everyone understands that you're not supposed to know everything right away, and they are always more than willing to clarify things and help. Show initiative and stay open-minded to any new projects/experiences.
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Tool and gage inspector
January 2015 • Promontory, UT
What I liked
Great environment, very pro education
What I wish was different
Advice
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Product Engineer
May 2019 • Redondo Beach, CA
What I liked
The company culture was incredible! They treated me as a full employee and I was able to work on real projects with teams. I really enjoyed my experience!
What I wish was different
My first day was really rough due to the on-boarding process, I wasn't granted computer access and didn't have a phone to call IT. I know the process is really overwhelming with all the new interns arriving, but if there was a more fluid transition into work this would have improved my experience.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions! There are some things you genuinely can't always figure out alone, and usually all these issues were resolved in one sentence after asking for help. This is what really progressed my work over the summer.
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Software Intern
May - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
A new experience, travelling out of the state.
What I wish was different
More work to be given.
Advice
Ask a lot of questions and don’t be afraid to ask for stuff you’re more interested in.
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College Intern Technical
May - August 2019 • Redondo Beach, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed the project I was assigned to over the summer. I was working with the STRAFE program, which aims to develop a laser pod to fit under a fighter jet to shoot missiles out of midair. I was tasked to design and develop a 3D scale model of the laser pod, and the engineers were highly impressed with the final product. I also enjoyed the ability to work closely with engineers on a project of this caliber, and the networking opportunities this internship provided were unparalleled.
What I wish was different
I wish I had the opportunity to see other projects. Not that I did not enjoy working on my summer project, but I would have liked the opportunity to see what else was happening within the company location early in the summer, and possible lined up opportunities to work in a different area on a different project this past summer.
Advice
Apart from doing your work, I would advise you to tag along with other engineers if they invite you somewhere. I had the opportunity to visit external manufacturers, I had the opportunity to sit in on weekly design review meetings, I was able to learn about another project my assignment manager was working on, and more. You're only there for three months, so take every opportunity to see and learn as much as you can about everything that goes on there, while you have the opportunity.
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ElectroMechanical test and Integration engineer
June - August 2019 • Sunnyvale, CA
What I liked
Interesting work. Ability to work overtime. Awesome co-workers.
What I wish was different
The commute. California traffic is crazy.
Advice
Work hard. show initiative and curiosity.
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Model and Simulation Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
I loved the company's culture and how welcoming everyone there was.
What I wish was different
I wish I got more exposure to different parts of the company, outside of where I got placed.
Advice
Make sure you have a voice. They are more than happy to accommodate you and help you find the right place for you. The sooner you speak up, the more they will be able to help.
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Supply Chain Intern
June - August 2019 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
It was real-world work. I didn’t feel like an intern because I was performing the same duties as actual employees.
What I wish was different
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May 2019 • Hill Air Force Base, UT
What I liked
I could tell that the work I was doing was valuable to the company and the customer.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had been able to utilize more programs.
Advice
Being proactive in networking and showing your passion resonates with people and will increase your chances of an offer.
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Global Supply Chain Administrator
June 2019 • Rancho Bernardo, CA
What I liked
Pay, Employees, Culture, Work, and Projects Northrop is doing.