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Northrop Grumman is hiring a Spring Electrical Engineer Co-op Intern - Cincinnati OH in Cincinnati, OH. It is a internship role in Software & IT, open to entry-level candidates, first listed on November 12. The advertised pay is $18.75–$29.75 an hour. The description mentions Cybersecurity, Python, Java, C#, C++ and Linux. Northrop Grumman has 149 other openings in the US, 1 of them in Cincinnati, OH. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 66 Software & IT openings in Cincinnati, OH today; the typical one asks for 7 years and advertises about $194,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Northrop Grumman advertises $18.75 to $29.75 an hour, a midpoint of $24.25 an hour. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 67% of the 9 software & IT jobs in Ohio that publish an hourly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $34 an hour. At 40 hours a week all year, $24.25 an hour comes to about $50,000 before tax. Convert other hourly rates To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Ohio tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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Northrop Grumman has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 20 states. Most are in software & IT (72), operations (14) and engineering & mfg (12). The biggest locations are Redondo Beach, CA (17), Roy, UT (14) and Baltimore, MD (11). 2% of them are remote, 12% are open to entry-level candidates and 97% show pay. We collect Northrop Grumman's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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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.At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
A co-op 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, and our shared vision of global security.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Spring Electrical Engineer Co-op/Intern. This position will be located at our Mission Systems Sector in Cincinnati, OH.
Roles and Responsibilities
Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems. Works from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions. Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format. Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions.
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 in a background in line with our MS Strategic Disciplines.
- Enrolled in the Fall 2026 semester or Fall 2027 semester
- Be majoring in or having majored in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with degree focus on Computer Science, Cyber Security, Cyber Software or Systems
- (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at time of application by uploading the documents to your application or profile)
- Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the 2027 Spring semester
- Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
- The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
- Previous Northrop Grumman internship
Preferred Qualifications
Computer Skills: Python 3, Java, C#, C++, Linux, SSH, MATLAB, Autodesk Inventor and Maya, LabVIEW and Multi-sim, Zebra Inventory Management Systems, Microsoft & Google Office Suites
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher
Co-op Pay Range:
Bachelor’s: $18.75 to $29.75 per hour
Master’s: $27.00 to $42.50 per hour
At Northrop Grumman, our co-op 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 co-op is considered technical or administrative.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $18.75 - $29.75The 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, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Northrop Grumman's official careers site on November 12, 2026 and checked it again November 12, 5:17 AM ET. Northrop Grumman will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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