# NG Rancho Bernardo: San Diego Aerospace Jobs

**Author:** Zero G Talent
**Published:** 2026-02-28
**Category:** career-guides
**Tags:** northrop-grumman, defense, california, systems-engineering, career-guide

[Read on Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com/blog/northrop-grumman-rancho-bernardo-2026)

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# Northrop Grumman Rancho Bernardo: jobs and what to know in 2026

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Northrop Grumman's Rancho Bernardo facility in San Diego, California is part of the Mission Systems division, focused on electronic warfare, radar systems, communications, and C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance).

## What Rancho Bernardo works on

- **Electronic warfare** — Jamming, signal intelligence, threat detection systems
- **Radar systems** — Airborne and ground-based radar, space-based sensing
- **Communications** — Secure military communications, satellite terminals
- **Cyber** — Network defense, cyber operations tools
- **Navigation** — GPS receivers, inertial navigation systems

## Roles and salary

| Role | Salary Range |
|------|-------------|
| RF Engineer | $95,000–$155,000 |
| Software Engineer | $100,000–$170,000 |
| Systems Engineer | $95,000–$160,000 |
| Test Engineer | $85,000–$140,000 |
| Program Manager | $120,000–$180,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $90,000–$150,000 |

California's 9.3%+ state income tax and San Diego's high housing costs reduce purchasing power. However, San Diego's climate and quality of life attract many engineers despite the tax burden.

Most positions require U.S. citizenship and Secret or Top Secret clearance.

## How to apply

Search northropgrumman.com/careers filtered by "San Diego, CA" or "Rancho Bernardo." Also check for positions in nearby Scripps Ranch and Poway.

Browse [Northrop Grumman positions on Zero G Talent](/space-jobs-at-northrop-grumman), or see our [NG careers guide](/blog/northrop-grumman-careers-2026) and [NG Building 221 guide](/blog/northrop-grumman-bldg-221-2026).

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