2026 Associate Electronics Engineer - Baltimore MD

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Antenna Test Engineer – 4th shift to be located at the Mission Systems sector in Baltimore, MD. The candidate will join the Antenna Test Engineering (ATE) Organization within the AMS Division, supporting RF and antenna test activities.

The role requires completing a degree in Electrical Engineering, eligibility for DoD security clearance (Secret), and experience with RF test equipment. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Be completing or has completed a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution.
• Majored in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship prerequisite).
• Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

RF test equipment

Software development

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power meter

Spectrum analyzer

Signal generator

C#

Visual Basic

MATLAB

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!

Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Antenna Test Engineer – 4th shift. This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in Baltimore, MD.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Antenna Test Engineering (ATE) Organization within the Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) Division of the Mission Systems (MS) Sector.

Basic Qualifications

• Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution
• Be majoring in or having majored in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance.
• The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• Experience with electrical and/or RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc.
• Professional software development experience using languages such as C#, Visual Basic, MATLAB, MATE, etc.
• Ability to work 4th Shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Software development experience with RF and antenna systems
• Test development experience in a nearfield and/ or compact antenna range
• RF test experience and/or antenna test/range experience
• Familiarity with RF and antenna theory

Salary Range

$72,700 to $109,100

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.