Associate Engineer — Hardware & Systems

Northrop Grumman

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 114,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer to contribute to a range of electronic, mechanical, and optical systems. The role requires a STEM degree, the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance, and strong foundational engineering skills.

Relocation assistance may be available and a competitive benefits package accompanies the position. The position emphasizes practical activities such as building, testing, and calibrating components from engineering drawings, with opportunities to

Qualifications

  • Be completing or has completed their Bachelors from an accredited institution.
  • Be majoring in or having majored in STEM or related field.
  • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Responsibilities

  • Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas.
  • Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.
  • Works from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
  • Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.
  • Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions.

Skills

STEM major
Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer to contribute to a range of electronic, mechanical, and optical systems. The role requires a STEM degree, the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance, and strong foundational engineering skills.

Relocation assistance may be available and a competitive benefits package accompanies the position. The position emphasizes practical activities such as building, testing, and calibrating components from engineering drawings, with opportunities to

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