Associate Engineer – Aeronautical

Northrop Grumman

. Design, develop, and test aerospace systems and specialty test equipment .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timePalmdale • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $76,200 - $114,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, developing, and testing aerospace systems while ensuring safe and efficient test operations. Capable of analyzing test data and communicating results effectively to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Aerospace Engineering DegreeTest Data AnalysisLeadership CapabilitiesInterpersonal Communication SkillsU.S. Government Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Aerospace Systems DesignTest Equipment DevelopmentTest Operations ExecutionAnomaly ResolutionData Analysis

Soft Skills

TeamworkCommunication

Industry Keywords

STEM DegreeAeronautical EngineeringTest & Evaluation EngineeringU.S. CitizenshipProgram Special Access

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and test aerospace systems and specialty test equipment
Consider the efficient use of natural laws affecting flight
Lead planning, coordination, and execution of test activities
Ensure safe, efficient, and effective test operations
Analyze test data
Resolve anomalies
Communicate results and status to internal and external stakeholders
Participate in Northrop Grumman’s Test & Evaluation Engineering directorate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completing or completed a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by August 2027 for Associate Engineer Aeronautical (T01)
STEM degree for Associate Engineer Aeronautical (T01)
Completing or completed a Master's degree from an accredited institution by August 2027, or completing a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of Aeronautical engineering experience by August 2027, for Engineer Aeronautical (T02)
Aerospace Engineering or similar STEM degree for Engineer Aeronautical (T02)
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access
U.S. citizenship required as a prerequisite for clearance
Final approved U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access may be required to start
Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher preferred
Previous internship/co-op or other work experience preferred
Leadership and teamwork capabilities preferred
Interpersonal communication skills and professional/community/extracurricular activities preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may be available depending on the position
Shift differential may be available depending on the position
Discretionary bonus may be available
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business