Northrop Grumman Space Technology High School Summer Intern Program

About The Program

The Northrop Grumman Space Technology (NGST) High School Summer Intern Program is a cornerstone of our education strategy and helps to address future work force needs and challenges. With support from the highest levels of management, the program provides a challenging technical experience and exposure to Northrop Grumman’s programs, culture, environment and abundant networking opportunities.

The NGST High School Summer Intern Program focuses on high schools that are part of the NGST Partners In Education Program and students who participate in the FIRST robotics program. In addition, a few positions will be held for outstanding students from local high schools who have a strong interest in science, technology, engineering and math careers.

High School Intern Program Requirements

Internships are available to students who are juniors and seniors in the 2007/2008 school year. To be considered for our program, intern candidates must:

 Have a strong interest in science, technology, engineering or math careers and taking college preparatory courses  Have a minimum of a 3.3 grade point average on a 4.0 scale  Complete and submit the “High School Intern Questionnaire” to NGST  Develop and submit a resume (with contact information) to NGST  Obtain and submit a letter of recommendation from their school that includes verification of their grade point average  Be available for an interview April 2008  Be at least 16 years of age and able to obtain a work permit if under 18 years of age  Submit to and pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation  Be a citizen of the United States

The Process

Applications for the NGST Summer Intern Program will be accepted January 15 – March 15, 2008. Interested students should complete the “High School Intern Questionnaire”, develop a resume and obtain a letter of recommendation from their school and submit the information to:

Northrop Grumman Space Technology Office of Public Affairs One Space Park Dr., E2/10062 Redondo Beach, CA 90278

After all of the applications have been reviewed, students will be contacted to set up a personal interview. Notification of internship selections will be made in May 2008.

Should you have any questions regarding this program, please contact the NGST Public Affairs Office at (310) 812-4712. High School Intern Questionnaire

Question #1 Most of our positions require a Security Clearance which in turn requires a U.S. Citizenship. If you are hired, would you be able to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship?

Yes ______No ______

Question #2 What coursework are you currently taking?

Question #3 What are your career interests and goals?

Question #4 Do you have any special accomplishments or awards that you have received that you would like to share?