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2026 Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer Intern - Manhattan Beach CA

Manhattan Beach, CA

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC)within Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer interns to join our team at the Space Park Foundry (SPF) in Manhattan Beach, CA. At SPF, we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for both internal and commercial customers, as well as for emerging technology programs. Our Space Park semiconductor foundry supports various production microelectronics technologies, including Gallium Arsenide, Indium Phosphide, Silicon Carbide, and Gallium Nitride. Additionally, we drive cutting-edge technology development in areas such as 3D Heterogeneous Integration, semiconductor materials, manufacturing processes, and advanced transistors. These advanced technological capabilities are crucial performance differentiators for many of Northrop Grumman's ground, avionic, and space systems. 
An internship at Northrop Grumman is unique. 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.
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 or having majored in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronic Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering or other related STEM 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)
Preferred Qualifications: 

• Direct working experience in a clean room environment (class 10)
• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
• Hands-on, in-lab experience with compound semiconductor processing
• Technical knowledge of semiconductor device/processes/reliability
• Direct experience in semiconductor process module development and integration into an entire process flow
• Direct experience in semiconductor device process design and troubleshooting
• Experience in root cause and corrective action (RCCA) methodologies such as: 8D, FMEA
• Membership in professional student organizations such as IEEE
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.
Intern Pay Range:
Bachelor's: $25.75 to $31.75 per hour
Master's: $37.25 to $39.00 per hour
campusjobs
Primary Level Salary Range: $25.75 - $39.00The 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.PDN-a10110d5-0f98-40ed-ae84-c3106ec0de05
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC)within Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer interns to join our team at the Space Park Foundry (SPF) in Manhattan Beach, CA. At SPF, we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for both internal and commercial customers, as well as for emerging technology programs. Our Space Park semiconductor foundry supports various production microelectronics technologies, including Gallium Arsenide, Indium Phosphide, Silicon Carbide, and Gallium Nitride. Additionally, we drive cutting-edge technology development in areas such as 3D Heterogeneous Integration, semiconductor materials, manufacturing processes, and advanced transistors. These advanced technological capabilities are crucial performance differentiators for many of Northrop Grumman's ground, avionic, and space systems. 
An internship at Northrop Grumman is unique. 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.
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 or having majored in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronic Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering or other related STEM 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)
Preferred Qualifications: 

• Direct working experience in a clean room environment (class 10)
• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
• Hands-on, in-lab experience with compound semiconductor processing
• Technical knowledge of semiconductor device/processes/reliability
• Direct experience in semiconductor process module development and integration into an entire process flow
• Direct experience in semiconductor device process design and troubleshooting
• Experience in root cause and corrective action (RCCA) methodologies such as: 8D, FMEA
• Membership in professional student organizations such as IEEE
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.
Intern Pay Range:
Bachelor's: $25.75 to $31.75 per hour
Master's: $37.25 to $39.00 per hour
campusjobs
Primary Level Salary Range: $25.75 - $39.00The 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.PDN-a10110d5-0f98-40ed-ae84-c3106ec0de05

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Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.

© 2025 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.

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