2026 Associate Electronics Engineer - Rolling Meadows IL

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Electronics Engineer - Manufacturing Test Engineering (RF Systems) in Rolling Meadows, IL. This role supports manufacturing and test activities for RF systems within the NGMS sector, contributing to reliable hardware and test solutions.

The position requires an accredited degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, 2+ years relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance (Secret).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Government security clearance (Secret).
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and test issues; hardware design/development.

Skills

Troubleshooting hardware

Python

MATLAB

C#

C

Java

GitHub

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Network Analyzer

Signal Generator

Job description

Location & Travel

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Job 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 seeking Associate Electronics Engineer - Manufacturing Test Engineering (RF Systems) . This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in Rolling Meadows, IL. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s NGMS.

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 and/or Computer Engineering or a related STEM field with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• 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 troubleshooting of hardware, and test issues
• Experience with schematic generation such as Cadence.
• Experience completing hardware projects involving hardware design / development activities and/or integration and validation activities on schedule and on budget.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Python and MATLAB experience.
• Experience with programming languages such as C#, C, Java or Lab Windows CVI
• Experience with schematic generation such as Cadence.
• Prior hardware troubleshooting experience of test equipment or prime hardware.
• Experience in troubleshooting unit under test.
• Experience with RF Electronic systems in manufacturing or design (hardware, firmware, etc.) environment.
• Experience working with use of any test instruments such as (but not limited to) Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, etc.
• Familiarity with reading schematics and interpreting electrical one-lines.
• Experience using GitHub.
• Active DoD Security Clearance.

Salary

Salary Range: $72,700 to $109,100 campusjobs

Equal Opportunity

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.

Eligibility

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Company Culture

Northrop Grumman is a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.

Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.