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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.Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers. From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.\nThis internship would be a part of our Cutting Edge Optronics (CEO) team. Cutting Edge Optronics, an affiliate company of Northrop Grumman Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of lasers and key laser subcomponents for a wide variety of applications. We design and manufacture laser diodes, diode pumped laser modules, drive electronics, and complete laser systems at our facility in St. Charles, MO. CEO products and systems are used in applications including semiconductor manufacturing, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific research.\nWe are seeking a Wafer Processing Engineering Intern to support the development, characterization, and optimization of semiconductor wafer processes used to manufacture laser diode devices. This is a hands-on opportunity to work with our engineering team in semiconductor processing, process characterization, manufacturing support, and data analysis. The intern will work closely with experienced engineers, technicians, and operators in a production cleanroom environment.\nResponsibilities:\nSupport engineers with wafer processing development and improvement activities.\nAssist with the fabrication and evaluation of semiconductor laser diode devices.\nLead experiments designed to evaluate and improve process parameters.\nSupport process characterization, yield analysis, and root-cause investigations.\nHelp optimize processing steps such as lithography, etch, deposition, metallization, passivation, cleaving, and optical coating.\nWork with engineers, technicians, operators, and other cross-functional team members to resolve process issues.\nPresent project findings and recommendations to the engineering team.\nNorthrop Grumman is seeking Engineers for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Space Systems sector in Saint Charles, MO.\nBasic Qualifications\nA candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:\nBe 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\nBe majoring in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree\nCoursework or project experience in semiconductor devices, microelectronics, photonics, materials science, thin films, vacuum systems, or manufacturing processes.\nExposure to semiconductor wafer processing or cleanroom operations.\nExperience with laboratory equipment, microscopes, profilometers, electrical test equipment, or other materials/process characterization tools.\nAbility to work effectively in a hands-on laboratory or manufacturing environment.\nBe available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2026.\nBe able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)\nPreferred Qualifications:\nFamiliarity with optical devices, laser diodes, or edge-emitting semiconductor lasers.\nFamiliarity with Excel, MATLAB, Python, JMP, or other data-analysis software.\nExperience with statistical analysis, Design of Experiments, or process capability concepts.\nPrior internship, laboratory, research, or manufacturing experience.\nHave an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher\nSaint Charles, MO Intern Rates: $24.25 - $36.25\nThe 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. 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