2027 Associate Electronics Engineer/Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

1d•$76,200 - $137,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring an Associate Engineer Electronics (T01) or Engineer Electronics (T02) for its Aeronautics Sector in San Diego, California. The position is part of the Avionics Integration organization and focuses on installing, integrating, testing, and troubleshooting aviation-related subsystems and components, including Sensor Management Units, Vehicle Test Controllers, and Data Recorders. The role also supports subsystem performance, sustainment, and coordination between Operations & Test and engineering teams. An active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance is required at the start, with the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special access. U.S. citizenship is required. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The Associate Engineer level requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar STEM field, completed or expected by August 2027. The Engineer level requires a relevant master's degree completed or expected by August 2027, or a relevant bachelor's degree and two years of related experience by that date.

Requirements

For the Associate Engineer level: bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar STEM field, completed or expected by August 2027.
For the Engineer level: master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar STEM field, completed or expected by August 2027, or a relevant bachelor's degree and two years of related experience by August 2027.
Active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Program Special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
U.S. citizenship.
Self-directed technical performance, strong communication skills, demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary technical trades, and ability to develop and execute a strategy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Integrate complex avionics systems and develop and execute system tests.
Create documentation for system requirements and interfaces, including engineering drawings and diagrams.
Troubleshoot complex system issues and coordinate with subsystem engineers responsible for sustaining subsystems.
Act as an interface between the Operations & Test organization and engineering teams.
Ensure subsystems meet specified performance levels and proactively maintain the performance of deployed subsystems.
Document issues and coordinate field replacement or upgrades of subsystems.
Contribute to process, design, and future sustainment improvements.
Participate in Program Risk and Opportunity Management.
Lead multidisciplinary technical trades and develop and execute a technical strategy.