Job Description

2026 Associate Electronics Engineer/Electronics Engineer at Northrop Grumman summary:

The Associate Electronics Engineer/Engineer Electronics position at Northrop Grumman involves designing, developing, and testing electronic systems such as radar, communications, and control equipment primarily within the Aeronautics Sector. Candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM fields and must be eligible to obtain a government Secret clearance. This role supports innovative avionics integration initiatives critical to defense and aerospace technologies, with a focus on collaborative and cutting-edge engineering practices.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer Electronics/Engineer Electronics. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Sector in Melbourne, FL.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Avionics Integration organization.

The selected candidate will be expected to research, design, develop, and test a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including:

• Radar and radiation detection equipment

• Radio, television and other communications equipment and systems

• Circuitry components

• Analog and digital computers

• Control and test equipment

​ This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Engineer Electronics (T01) or Engineer Electronics (T02)

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Engineer Electronics (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 August 2026.

• Be majoring in or having majored in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar STEM degree.

• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Basic Qualifications for an Engineer Electronics (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 by August 2026.

• Be majoring in or having majored in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar STEM degree.

• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

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 Electronics (T01): $63,900 - $95,900

• Engineer Electronics (T02): $77,200 - $115,800

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Primary Level Salary Range: $63,900.00 - $95,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00

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

Keywords:

electronics engineering, avionics integration, radar systems, communications equipment, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, government clearance, defense technology, signal processing, circuit design

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Internship, Relocation package, Shift work,

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