2026 Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Physical AI Intern - Redondo Beach CA - Sunnyvale CA - R10218613 jobs in United States
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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

2026 Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Physical AI Intern - Redondo Beach CA - Sunnyvale CA - R10218613

Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. The company is seeking Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Physical AI graduate students for an internship opportunity where the candidate will support the development of AI algorithms and tools for mission-relevant use in space.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Support the development of AI algorithms and/or tools for mission-relevant use in space and/or related engineering domains

Qualification

Deep learningAI algorithmsPythonAI/ML applicationsComputer science conceptsPyTorchC-based programmingCommunication skillsSelf-drivenTeamwork

Required

Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing a graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full-time in Fall 2026
Be majoring in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Controls and Dynamical Systems, Aerospace Engineering, or similar majors
Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2026
Be familiar with deep learning and/or simulation development
Have computer science/programming skills
Understand computer science concepts e.g. parallelism, memory, etc
Be familiar with PyTorch, Transformers and/or similar libraries for AI/ML model training and inference
Have hands-on experience working on AI/ML applications and software projects. Open-source contributions is a plus
Be self-driven, able to work independently or on teams, requesting help as needed
Be willing to learn about new domains e.g. space exploration

Preferred

Expertise in python libraries for machine learning, etc. OR proficiency in a C-based programming language + familiarity with python
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0 or higher
Author or co-author of published work in relevant domains (AI, Robotics, etc.)
Expertise in deep learning training and fine tuning
Algorithm-level understanding of deep learning and/or modern AI algorithms e.g. transformer architectures
Familiarity with spacecraft controls / experience in the space domain
Communication skills

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Company

Northrop Grumman

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Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.7B
Key Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M

Leadership Team

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Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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