2026 Space Planning Intern (Architecture/Interior Design) (Administrative) (Dulles VA)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: 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.

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 a Space Planning to join the Space Systems Intern Program. This position will be located in Dulles, VA.

In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for taking projects from conceptual stages through closeout. This will involve learning about many aspects of project management which include defining requirements, estimating costs, manage schedule, practice safety and quality control methods, submittal/RFI and change order document review, maintaining good public relations, and other tasks as required for standard construction management techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Planning Team with various activities for onsite facility and design projects.

• Monitor design projects and track daily Planning and activities.

• Facilitate and maintain the process to create typical specs for design projects.

• Document project coordination meetings for distribution.

• Understand company policies and procedures.

• Assist Planning team with coordination activities with furniture vendors.

• Participate in trainings, safety lessons, task team meetings, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university AND graduating after August 2026.
• Be majoring in an Architecture, Space Planning or interior Design program
• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2025
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0 or higher.
• Prior internship experience related to furniture and workspace design in large facilities.

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.