2027 Associate Engineer Aeronautical / Engineer Aeronautical

This position will be located in one of the following locations: San Diego, CA / Palmdale, CA / Edwards AFB, CA / Mojave, CA / Redondo Beach, CA / El Segundo, CA / Patuxent River, MD / Emerado, ND / Oklahoma City, OK.

Relocation assistance may be available. A Top Secret clearance is required for start. Travel is required, approximately 10% of the time.

About the Role

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.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Test & Evaluation Engineering directorate.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test aerospace systems and specialty test equipment, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight.
• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of test activities to ensure safe, efficient, effective operations.
• Analyze test data, resolve anomalies, and communicate results and status to internal and external stakeholders.

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

Requirements

Associate Engineer Aeronautical (T01)

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by January 2027.
• Majoring in or having majored in a STEM degree.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special access within a reasonable period of time (U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite).

Engineer Aeronautical (T02)

• 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 has 2 years of Aeronautical engineering experience by January 2027.
• Majoring in or having majored in a STEM degree.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special access within a reasonable period of time (U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite).

Preferred Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.
• Previous internship/co-op or other work experience.
• Leadership and teamwork capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Professional, community, or extracurricular activities.

Pay

• Associate Engineer Aeronautical (T01): $62,300.00 - $114,400.00
• Engineer Aeronautical (T02): $75,100.00 - $137,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline. Northrop Grumman considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers. 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.