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2026 Pathways Associate Electronics Engineer / Electronics Engineer - Linthicum MD

Posted 4 days agoElectrical

Compensation

$72,700–$109,100/year

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Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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.

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 innovative 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, but they’re also making history.

An opportunity at Northrop Grumman is unique. You will learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. Join us and launch your career! We’ll support you with training, employee resource groups, and our shared vision of advancing human discovery. In addition, you will gain experience in executive presence, technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student in a STEM Field for an full time Pathways opportunity. This position will be located in Linthicum, MD. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector.  

The Pathways program provides Northrop Grumman’s early career employees with diverse learning experiences through multiple rotations in alignment with business needs and strategic goals. Participants develop foundational technical and business skills while being empowered to take ownership of their career trajectory through a variety of development and networking opportunities.

In your first rotation you will perform duties contributing to antenna design engineering activities. You could support and/or be responsible for design, analysis, or testing of space payloads, electronically scanned antennas, mixed-signal electronics, or antenna and electronics subcomponents. Responsibilities could include antenna performance pattern modeling; phased array antenna architecture design; RF budget analysis; radiator or printed circuit design, simulation and analysis; acceptance and design verification testing; and data analysis.

Basic Qualifications for Associate Electronics Engineer:

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

  • Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s from an accredited institution

  • Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM related field.

  • Be able to obtain and maintain a US security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Basic Qualifications for Electronics Engineer:

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

  • Be completing or has completed their Master's from an accredited institution

  • Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM related field.

  • Be able to obtain and maintain a US security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

  • Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher

  Associate Salary Range

  • $72,700 - $109,100

Engineer Salary Range

  • $87,600 - $131,400

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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.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Job Details

Category
Electrical
Employment Type
Full time
Location
Linthicum, MD 21215, United States
Posted
Jan 12, 2026, 07:00 PM
Listed
Jan 15, 2026, 01:33 AM
Last updated
Jan 17, 2026, 01:25 AM
Compensation
$72,700 - $109,100 per year

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