Northrop Grumman
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2026 Associate Electronics Engineer/Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman
San Diego or Palmdale or El Segundo or Redondo Beach
$74k-$134k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • researching systems
  • designing equipment
  • testing electronics
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical
  • Computer, or similar STEM engineering
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance and program special access

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer Electronics/Engineer Electronics. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Sector in San Diego, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, or Palmdale, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Avionics Integration organization.

The selected candidate will be expected to research, design, develop, and test a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including:

  • Radar and radiation detection equipment

  • Radio, television and other communications equipment and systems

  • Circuitry components

  • Analog and digital computers

  • Control and test equipment

This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Engineer Electronics (T01) or Engineer Electronics (T02).

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Engineer Electronics (T01)

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below

criteria. The candidate must:

  • Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2026.

  • Be majoring in or having majored in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar STEM degree.

  • Be 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). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Basic Qualifications for an Engineer Electronics (T02)

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

  • Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2026.

  • Be majoring in or having majored in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar STEM degree.

  • Be 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). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher

  • Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)

Pay Range

  • Associate Engineer Electronics (T01): $74,000 - $111,00

  • Engineer Electronics (T02): $89,400 - $134,200

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Primary Level Salary Range: $74,000.00 - $111,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

The 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.

About Northrop Grumman

Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.

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