Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer Electrical / Engineer Electrical. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Oklahoma City, OK.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Test & Evaluation Engineering directorate.
Essential Functions:
The selected candidate will perform the following, including, but not limited to:
- Develop, coordinate, and execute comprehensive system-level test plans, procedures, and schedules
- Lead and coordinate integrated testing activities and ensure complete test coverage by reviewing and validating test requirements
- Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare thorough system-level evaluations
This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Engineer Electrical (T01) or Engineer Electrical (T02).
Basic Qualifications for an Associate Engineer Electrical (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, Aerospace 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 Electrical (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 or is completing their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of related engineering experience by August 2026.
- Be majoring in or having majored in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace 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
- Active U.S. Government Secret (or higher) clearance (in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)
- 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 Electrical (T01): $62,300.00 - $93,500.00
- Engineer Electrical (T02): $75,100.00 - $112,700.00
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Primary Level Salary Range: $62,300.00 - $93,500.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $75,100.00 - $112,700.00The 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
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar STEM (completion by August 2026)
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar STEM (for T02 alternate qualification)
- Two years of related engineering experience (when using Bachelor's degree for T02 qualification)
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access
- Active U.S. Government Secret (or higher) clearance (in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
- Previous internship/co-op or other work experience; leadership and teamwork experience; strong interpersonal and communication skills; extracurricular/professional activities
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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