2026 Associate Aeronautical Engineer / Aeronautical Engineer - Vandenberg Space Force Base CA

General Manufacturing(1 month ago)

California, Vandenberg Air Force Base, CAOnsiteFull TimeJunior$76,200 - $137,600Manufacturing & Operations

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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Required Skills

Integration
Testing
Procedure Development
Tooling
Planning
Coordination
Supplier Management
Mockups
Compliance
Flight Test

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
U.S. Citizenship
Secret Clearance
Special Access Program Eligibility
GPA 3.0+

About General Manufacturing

northropgrumman.com

Northrop 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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