2027 Entry Level Engineering Opportunities - California

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, C4ISR, 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).

Success in any of our positions includes embodying the following qualities:

Leadership and teamwork capabilities

Interpersonal communication skills

Ability to effectively articulate challenges and solutions

Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Prospect Qualifications: A prospect, regardless of age and hiring source must meet all of the below criteria:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Active U.S. Government security clearance (e.g., Secret or higher) at time of application

Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 GPA system

Prior internship or research experience in a relevant technical area

Experience working on multidisciplinary engineering teams (coursework or projects)

Interest in supporting defense, space, or national security missions

Extracurricular activities (campus organizations, clubs, student organizations, community service)

Proficiency in Microsoft office suite

If you meet the basic qualifications and are seeking an entry-level engineering opportunity starting in Spring 2027, we encourage you to submit your resume to this prospect pool for consideration. - R10238278