Northrop Grumman

2027 Associate Electronics Engineer/Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman$65K — $98K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field by January 2027 for Associate position, or Master's degree or Bachelor's plus 2 years' experience for Engineer position.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
  • Interim U.S. Government Top Secret clearance required prior to start.
  • Preferred GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.
  • Experience or coursework related to Flight Avionics hardware is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate and test Prime Mission Equipment (Flight Management Computers and Cockpit Avionics) for ground support testing.
  • Design and develop lab test cables and use various test tools for hardware testing.
  • Analyze hardware for maintainability, reliability, safety, and materials sourcing.
  • Create detailed specifications for product procurement.
  • Prepare procurement documents like Price and Delivery Information Requests and Source Control Drawings.
  • Establish hardware test procedures in compliance with documentation guidelines.
  • Support qualification testing through the creation of test processes and procedures.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Opportunities for career development and advancement.
  • Collaborative work environment with diverse projects.
  • Flexible work arrangements may be available.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer Electronics / Engineer ElectronicsThis position will be located at our Aeronautics Sector in Melbourne, FL. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Avionics Engineering directorate.

The selected candidate will work directly with the Integrated Navigation Cockpit Display System (INCDS) Avionics Cognizant Engineer to research, design, develop, and test a variety of electronic equipment and avionics systems.
Essential Functions:
• The Integration and Test of Prime Mission Equipment (Flight Management Computers, Primary Flight Displays, Control Display Units, and Cockpit Avionics Equipment) into Laboratories and on Aircraft for Ground Support Testing
• Design of Lab Bench Test cables and knowledge of Test Tools in support of Hardware bench testing
• The support of Hardware analysis as it pertains to product maintainability, reliability, safety and diminishing material sources
• Creation of detailed equipment requirements in specification documents format for product procurement
• Prepare procurement documents such as Price and Delivery Information Request (PDIR), Source Control Drawings (SCD) and Supplier Statements of Work (SSOW) in support of procurement processes
• The creation of hardware test processes and procedures using test procedure document guidelines and templates
• The creation of test procedures and processes in support of equipment qualification testing

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. Candidate must be comfortable in a lab environment and be able to collaborate closely with system engineers, hardware designers, and integration/test engineers.

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 January 2027.


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


  • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as 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).
  • An interim U.S. Government Top Secret clearance is required to start (a current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but an interim Top Clearance clearance is required prior to start of employment).


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 January 2027 OR is completing their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of electrical/avionics engineering experience by January 2027.


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


  • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as 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).
  • An interim U.S. Government Top Secret clearance is required to start (a current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but an interim Top Clearance clearance is required prior to start of employment).


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).
  • Experience or coursework in the fundamentals of Flight Avionics hardware and associated elements; networking standards/protocols (e.g. 1553, Ethernet, RS-232, ARINC-429)
  • Experience or coursework using Diagnostic tools (Linux SW, PUTTY, Tera-term) to conduct analysis of Flight Avionics Hardware Failures
  • Experience or coursework with Aircraft Navigation and Flight Plans.
  • Experience or coursework with how a Flight Navigation solution / GPS is integrated into an Aircraft.
  • Experience or coursework with integration of COTS electronics and Board Support Package (BSP) designs into military systems
  • An active U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret level security clearance


Pay Range:

  • Associate Engineer Electronics: $65,800 - $98,800/year


  • Engineer Electronics: $79,300 - $118,900/year


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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.

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Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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88,000 employees
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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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