2027 Associate Engineer Aeronautical / Engineer Aeronautical

Northrop Grumman; Kansas; On-site; USD 62,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer Aeronautical or Engineer Aeronautical to join the Test & Evaluation Engineering directorate across multiple CA and MD sites. The role emphasizes designing and testing aerospace systems, leading test activities, and analyzing data to drive safe, efficient outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree with a TS clearance and may have a Master’s or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree in a STEM field by January 2027.
• Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM degree.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain Program Special access; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test aerospace systems and associated equipment, optimizing flight physics and performance.
• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of test activities to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Analyze test data, resolve anomalies, and communicate results to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership & teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM or Bachelor's with 2 years experience

Job description

Aug 19, 2026

$62,300 - $137,600/year

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 is seeking an Associate Engineer Aeronautical / Engineer Aeronautical.

This position will be located in one of the following locations: San Diego, CA / Palmdale, CA / Edwards AFB, CA / Mojave, CA / Redondo Beach, CA / El Segundo, CA / Patuxent River, MD / Emerado, ND / Oklahoma City, OK.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Test & Evaluation Engineering directorate.

Essential Functions:

The selected candidate will perform the following, including, but not limited to:

Design, develop, and test aerospace systems and specialty test equipment, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight.

Lead planning, coordination, and execution of test activities to ensure safe, efficient, effective operations.

Analyze test data, resolve anomalies, and communicate results and status to internal and external stakeholders.

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

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Engineer Aeronautical (T01)

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

Be completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by January 2027.

Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM degree.

Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain 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).

Basic Qualifications for an Engineer Aeronautical (T02)

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

Be completing or has completed their Master's degree from an accredited institution or is completing their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of Aeronautical engineering experience by January 2027.

Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM degree.

Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain 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).

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):$62,300.00 - $114,400.00

Engineer Aeronautical (T02): $75,100.00 - $137,600.00

Primary Level Salary Range: $62,300.00 - $114,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $75,100.00 - $137,600.00

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc. specializes in delivering advanced technologies and solutions in defense and aerospace, enhancing mission capabilities for customers worldwide.

Company size 2–10 employees

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Footprint

Where they work

Headquarters Reston, Virginia

12011 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, Virginia 20190, US