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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # 2027 Associate Hardware Electronics Engineer - Rolling Meadows IL - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Rolling Meadows, IL, United States - **Salary:** $72,700.0 - $109,100.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Digital Electronics, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, MATLAB, Electrical and Computer Engineering, SC Clearance - **Published:** October 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-Defense-and-Space-j-2027-Associate-Hardware-Electronics-Engineer-Rolling-Meadows-IL-Northrop-Grumman-244999789132767/ ## About the Role Basic Qualifications for an Associate Hardware Electronics Engineer: + Be completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution + Be majoring in or having majored in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, RF Engineering, Microwave Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a closely related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree + Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) + The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs + An interim U.S. Government Secret clearance is required to start (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite), Basic Qualifications for a Hardware Electronics Engineer: + Be completing or has completed their Master's degree from an accredited institution and 1 year of relevant experience + Be majoring in or having majored in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, RF Engineering, Microwave Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a closely related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree + Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) + The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs + An interim U.S. Government Secret clearance is required to start (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) Preferred Qualifications: + Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher + A current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance + It will be helpful, though not required, for your course work to include: + Analog, Digital Electronics, Power Electronics, RF, PCB (printed circuit boards), CCA (circuit card assembly), EMI/EMC testing (Electromagnetic interference/compatibility), HDL, Power Amplifier, PA, Transmitter, MATLAB, DVT, PCB, FPGA,DC/DC, AC/DC + Demonstrated capability or experience in leading small to moderately sized teams during the product development process + Demonstrated application of innovative solutions to complex problems that arise within the design, development, and production phases + Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills including experience presenting at design reviews Pay Range ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Accessibility isn't magic, Longevity, Devrel in times of AI and more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1730-wearedevelopers-live-accessibility-isn-t-magic-longevity-devrel-in-times-of-ai-and-more) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Training Bots on Deliveroo Data, Alexa Can Swear and Mushroom Electronics - Julia Kordick](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1839-training-bots-on-deliveroo-data-alexa-can-swear-and-mushroom-electronics-julia-kordick) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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