Northrop Grumman

2026 Associate Electronics Engineer

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San Diego, CA, USA

In-Office

74K-114K Annually

Entry level

Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity

The Role

Design, develop, test, and research electronic equipment and systems for avionics applications including radar, communications, circuitry, analog/digital computers, and control/test equipment. Participate in integration tasks and collaborate across teams.

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer Electronics. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Sector in San Diego, 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

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.
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

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 - $111,000

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Primary Level Salary Range: $76,200.00 - $114,400.00

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.

Skills Required

Be completing or have completed a Bachelor's degree by August 2026
Major in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar STEM degree
Ability to transfer and maintain a final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and obtain any program access required
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance
Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
Previous internship, co-op, or other work experience
Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal communication skills
Participation in professional, community, or extracurricular activities

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