Entry Level Engineering - California

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you! Entry‑level engineering careers at Northrop Grumman are designed for individuals who are early in their professional journey and eager to grow.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4

ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high‑quality learning and development opportunities.

We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world.

We are utilizing this posting to develop a prospect pool of entry‑level engineers whose resumes will be visible to recruiters and hiring managers in our Aeronautics Sector for various areas of California. Candidates may be considered for future 2027 start‑date opportunities at various Northrop Grumman locations in California, including but not limited to:
Palmdale, CA;
Redondo Beach, CA; and San Diego, CA.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify entry‑level candidates with the skills, education, and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance for roles that frequently become available at Northrop Grumman. Candidates who express interest may be considered for future 2027 opportunities with start dates January - March 2027 (start dates will be set once final security clearance and program approval is obtained).

• Leadership and teamwork capabilities
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively articulate challenges and solutions
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline completed in or by December 2026
• 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). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special Access will be required to start.
• Strong academic foundation in core engineering principles and problem‑solving
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Willingness to relocate to one of the major Northrop Grumman locations as required by the role
  
  Be available for a start date between January-March 2027

• Active U.S.…