2025 Associate Systems Engineer/ Systems Engineer – Linthicum MD/Annapolis MD

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

An internship at Northrop Grumman is unique. Sure, you’ll learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. But you’ll gain something even more valuable: pride in what you’ve done. Join us and launch your career. We’ll support you with training, employee resource groups, and our shared vision of global security.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer. This position will be located at our Mission Systems Sector in Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction, MD.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems (NGMS) Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA) Business pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines the leading edge of exotic new technologies, and drives advances in the sciences. One of our most challenging new fields is Transformational Computing, which is focused on developing innovative next generation superconducting electronics (SCE) and advanced computing technologies.

This position will serve on-site in Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

Your Responsibilities:

• Support test and test development activities for RQL logic research and development.
• Testing procedures for the characterization and validation of RQL device function.
• Support the current and future development of test platforms within function, cost, and schedule constraints.
• Document and implement test requirements and procedures.
• Review test plans for accuracy and completeness.
• Compile data and help to define changes required in testing methodology, equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.

Basic Qualifications: 

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

• Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution
• Be majoring in or having majored in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Physics degree
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at time of application by uploading the documents to your application or profile). 

Level 1 Salary Range: $70,600 - $106,000

Level 2 Salary Range: $85,400- $128,000

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