$79K - $137K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Engineer Software - Test to join our team ... OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and entry level related engineering experience.
New
$79K - $137K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Engineer Software - Test to join our team ... OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and entry level related engineering experience.
New
$79K - $137K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Engineer Software - Test to join our team ... OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and entry level related engineering experience.
New
$40.9K - $50.2K
5% of jobs
$50.2K - $59.6K
10% of jobs
$65.5K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$59.6K - $69K
16% of jobs
$69K - $78.3K
18% of jobs
The median wage is $79.2K / yr.
$78.3K - $87.7K
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$87.7K - $97K
11% of jobs
$100.7K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$97K - $106.4K
10% of jobs
$106.4K - $115.8K
7% of jobs
$115.8K - $125.1K
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$125.1K - $134.5K
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$134.5K - $143.8K
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An Entry Level Aeronautical Engineer is responsible for assisting in the design, development, testing, and production of aircraft and aerospace systems. They work under the supervision of senior engineers, performing calculations, analyzing data, and using software to create and test designs. Their role may also include supporting maintenance, performance evaluation, and compliance with safety regulations. This position provides hands-on experience and foundational knowledge needed to grow in the aerospace industry.
Entry Level Aeronautical Engineers typically need a bachelor's degree in aeronautical or aerospace engineering, along with a solid understanding of aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and materials science. Familiarity with industry-standard design and analysis tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, MATLAB, and finite element analysis (FEA) software is highly valued. Strong teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are vital soft skills in this field. These competencies are crucial for ensuring safe, innovative, and efficient aircraft design and for adapting to the multidisciplinary nature of modern engineering teams.
Entry level aeronautical engineers often start by supporting senior engineers with design, testing, and analysis tasks on projects such as aircraft components or systems. As they gain experience, they may take on larger projects, specialize in areas like structural analysis or avionics, or transition into project management roles. Many companies also offer mentorship and training programs to help early-career engineers develop both technical and leadership skills. Over time, advancement opportunities may include becoming a lead engineer, technical specialist, or moving into supervisory and management positions within engineering teams.
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$79K - $137K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Life, PTO
Posted 3 days ago
New
8.3
Based on 368 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
66th of 545 rated manufacturers
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding.
Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Engineer Software - Test to join our team on site in San Diego, California or Grand Forks, North Dakota with a partial hybrid schedule. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.
Candidates will work on software supporting systems in all phases of the software development lifecycle including design, development and test. The selected candidate will work in an environment that at times is fast-paced with high expectations with the ability to adapt to change. Roles and Responsibilities will include: Perform software unit and integration test and test automation on the host environment.
Work in development and lab environments. Understand the differences between them and ensure integration and testing of components in complex system is happening in the appropriate environment. Perform integration and troubleshooting of software components across multiple networks interfacing with customer SMEs.
Ensure that through documentation is created and maintained to allow others to integrate in the future. Facilitate collaboration with software developers, system engineers, hardware engineers, and integration/test engineers to diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational events. Utilize familiarity of the full development life-cycle processes Develop clear and concise detailed technical documentation.
Submit detailed problem reports for errors found. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and entry level related engineering experience. Experience in integration and testing of software and hardware component in unix and windows environments.
Experience with formal software life cycle development methodologies, requirements through test. Candidate must be able to obtain a Security+ certification within 6 months of employment Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with software network interfaces
Experience in automation of installation, configuration and test. Experience in Agile methodologies. Agile Systems Engineering Experience.
Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills. Experience with Confluence and JIRA. Experience with scripting languages (developing, debugging and maintaining).
#blue Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $137,600.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results
Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. 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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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.
Space research administration
10,000+ Employees
Falls Church, VA, US
1939