2026 Associate Hardware Engineer - San Diego CA
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is hiring an entry-level Associate Hardware Engineer for its Mission Systems sector in San Diego, California. The successful candidate will join the San Diego Operations Test Engineering Department, which supports the Communication Systems Business Unit and the Business Unit within the Networked Information Solutions Division of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. The department delivers complex communications solutions supporting modern battlefields and communications missions. This is a full-time, onsite position based at the Rancho Carmel campus in San Diego, with possible support at the Spectrum campus if Secure Processing and Networking (SPAN) is needed. The position reports to the Test Engineering Manager in San Diego. Travel is 10% of the time. No relocation assistance is available. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance and Special Access Program access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
Requirements
- Be completing or have completed a bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. degree at an accredited institution.
- Major in or have majored in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field.
- Be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Be able to obtain Special Access Program access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
- Have experience with RF test equipment, such as an oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, and signal generators.
- Have experience with RF/digital hardware or software.
Nice To Haves
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
- Experience with FPGAs, VHDL programming, and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
- LABVIEW or TestStand experience.
Responsibilities
- Support the San Diego Operations Test Engineering Department.
- Support the Communication Systems Business Unit and the Networked Information Solutions Division.
- Support the Spectrum campus if Secure Processing and Networking (SPAN) is needed.
- Deliver and support complex communications solutions for modern battlefield and communications missions.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
