2027 Entry Level Engineering Opportunities - California

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Redondo Beach, CA, is seeking a candidate for roles requiring security clearance. The position offers relocation assistance, travel up to 10%, and starts between January and March 2027; U.S.

citizenship and eligibility for a secret clearance are required. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, or a related STEM field, be able to obtain a government clearance, and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline completed by December 2026
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Strong foundation in core engineering principles and problem solving
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Willingness to relocate to a major Northrop Grumman location as required
• Availability for a start date between January–March 2027

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required: Yes (Secret).

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Possible start dates: January–March 2027.

Key Qualities

• Leadership and teamwork capabilities
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively articulate challenges and solutions
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Prospect Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline completed in or by December 2026
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) and Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time
• Strong academic foundation in core engineering principles and problem solving
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Willingness to relocate to one of the major Northrop Grumman locations as required by the role
• Availability for a start date between January–March 2027

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government security clearance (e.g., Secret or higher) at time of application
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 GPA system
• Prior internship or research experience in a relevant technical area
• Experience working on multidisciplinary engineering teams (coursework or projects)
• Interest in supporting defense, space, or national security missions
• Extracurricular activities (campus organizations, clubs, student organizations, community service)
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite

Salary and Benefits

• Primary Level Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $104,000.00. The range is a general guideline; salary is based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long-term incentives for certain positions.
• Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, paid time off for vacation and personal business.

EEO Statement

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.