2027 Associate Engineer Aeronautical / Engineer Aeronautical

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

2d • $76,200 - $137,600

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring an Associate Engineer Aeronautical (T01) or Engineer Aeronautical (T02) for its Test & Evaluation Engineering directorate. The position may be based in Palmdale, Edwards AFB, Mojave, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, or San Diego, California. Relocation assistance may be available. The role requires a Secret clearance, and travel is expected approximately 10% of the time.

The selected candidate will design, develop, and test aerospace systems and specialty test equipment, considering the natural laws affecting flight and the efficient use of resources. They will plan, coordinate, and execute test activities to support safe, efficient, and effective operations; analyze test data; resolve anomalies; and communicate results and status to internal and external stakeholders.

For the Associate Engineer level, candidates must be completing or have completed a bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution by August 2027. For the Engineer level, candidates must be completing or have completed a master's degree from an accredited institution, or be completing a bachelor's degree and have two years of aeronautical engineering experience by August 2027. Engineer-level candidates must major in or have majored in Aerospace Engineering or a similar STEM discipline. Candidates for either level must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access; U.S. citizenship is required. Final approved clearance and access may be required to start.

The listed annual salary ranges are $76,200–$114,400 for Associate Engineer Aeronautical (T01) and $91,800–$137,600 for Engineer Aeronautical (T02). Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Northrop Grumman also provides health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Associate Engineer Aeronautical (T01): Be completing or have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by August 2027.
• Associate Engineer Aeronautical (T01): Major in or have majored in a STEM field.
• Engineer Aeronautical (T02): Be completing or have completed a master's degree from an accredited institution, or be completing a bachelor's degree and have two years of aeronautical engineering experience by August 2027.
• Engineer Aeronautical (T02): Major in or have majored in Aerospace Engineering or a similar STEM degree.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• A final approved U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access may be required to start.

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.
• Professional, community, or extracurricular activities.

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 the planning, coordination, and execution of test activities to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operations.
• Analyze test data and resolve anomalies.
• Communicate test results and status to internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level