2025 Associate Engineer Aeronautical / Engineer Aeronautical - Palmdale CA - R10208480-4

Northrop Grumman

Mojave (CA)

On-site

USD 72,100 - 130,800

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Associate Engineer Aeronautical / Engineer Aeronautical to design, develop, and test aircraft parts. Located in California, this role requires a relevant degree and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. The position presents a competitive salary range along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

Completed Bachelor's degree by August 2025.
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Maintain a GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher (preferred).

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and tests aircraft parts.
Participates in the development and review of engineering products.
Analyzes and develops structural engineering analysis packages.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

STEM degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer Aeronautical / Engineer Aeronautical. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Palmdale, CA (possible locations also include the South Bay, CA and Edwards AFB, CA).

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Vehicle Engineering group. In Vehicle Engineering, we develop manned and unmanned aircraft platforms for all programs in the Aeronautics Systems Sector.

Essential Functions

Designs, develops, and tests a variety of aircraft parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight.
Establishes structural specifications, performs stress analysis, and conducts performance tests.
Participates in the development and review of completed models, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness, to provide evaluation of engineering products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications.
Carries out repairs and coordinates with a team of multiple disciplines engineers to determine effective solutions to defects that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives.
Analyzes, researches, and develops structural engineering analysis packages involving metals or composite structural materials for product design or operation of product.

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

Basic Qualifications

For Associate Engineer Aeronautical (T01)

Has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2025.
Be majoring in or having majored in: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a 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.

For Engineer Aeronautical (T02)

Has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2025 or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of Aeronautical engineering experience (or similar engineering experience) by August 2025.
Be majoring in or having majored in: Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a 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

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 Aeronautical (T01): $72,100 - $108,100
Engineer Aeronautical (T02): $87,200 - $130,800

Campus jobs

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $87,200.00 - $130,800.00

The 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.

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