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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar STEM (completed or completing by August 2026)
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar STEM (completed or completing by August 2026)
- U.S. citizenship (pre-requisite)
- Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance (Secret) and Program Special Access; final approved clearance may be required to start
- Major in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar STEM discipline
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
- Previous internship/co-op or other work experience; leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal communication skills
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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