2026 Associate Aeronautical Engineer / Aeronautical Engineer - Vandenberg Space Force Base CA
Northrop Grumman
About this role
Northrop Grumman is hiring entry-level Aeronautical Engineers (Associate Level 1 or Level 2) to join its Space sector at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The position is within the Manufacturing & Operations Business Unit supporting space systems and mission-critical programs that advance national defense and exploration. The role is aimed at recent or soon-to-be graduates in engineering fields and offers development opportunities in a high-reliability aerospace environment.
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About Northrop Grumman
northropgrumman.comNorthrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, builds, and integrates advanced systems, products, and services for national security, civil space, and commercial customers. With roughly 95,000 employees, it focuses on space systems and satellites, military and unmanned aircraft, advanced electronics, hypersonics, advanced manufacturing, and cyber and digital transformation. The company partners with government agencies — including NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense — to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver end-to-end solutions. Northrop Grumman is known for large-scale systems engineering, technology innovation, and program execution.
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About Northrop Grumman
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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$76k – $138k
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