Associate / Electronics Engineer (Levels 1 & 2)

Northrop Grumman

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 138,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA is seeking an Associate Electronics Engineer or Electronics Engineer to contribute to advanced defense and aerospace systems. The role offers exposure to communications systems integration and responsibilities across design, analysis, and integration efforts. This position requires a STEM degree and the ability to obtain a U.S.

Government Secret Clearance. Salary ranges are provided; relocation assistance is not offered, and overtime and bonuses may apply

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline required.
  • Familiarity with communications systems integration.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

Skills

Clearance eligibility
Communications systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM
Master's degree in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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.

Associate Electronics Engineer or Electronics Engineer

Location: San Diego, California

Basic Qualifications
Level 1:
  • Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.
  • Familiarity with communications systems integration
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S.Government Secret Clearance level within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
Level 2
  • Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.
  • Familiarity with communications systems integration
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S.Government Secret Clearance level within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
Preferred Qualifications
  • Active U.S.Government Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $76,200.00 - $114,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $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.

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