Northrop Grumman currently has 15 active job listings related to artificial intelligence. The company's hiring is concentrated in roles focused on agents and serving infrastructure, each representing 33% and 27% of the listings, respectively, with post-training roles also at 27%. Engineering is the primary function for these positions, with all roles located in the United States. Frequent technical tags include agent orchestration, evals, and model serving, suggesting a focus on the practical deployment and evaluation of AI systems. In the last 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 14 new AI roles, a significant increase from the previous 30-day period.
Currently tracking 12 active AI roles, with 2062 new openings in the last 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $83k–$292k (avg $184k).
Northrop Grumman currently has 14 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: AI Systems Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal Level), Algorithm Software Engineer - Level 4, Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - Prognostics / PHM, Machine Perception (MP) Engineer – Level 3 or 4, Principal / Sr Principal AI Software Engineer. Most positions are in Engineering.
Northrop Grumman's active AI hiring is concentrated in: data (50%), post-training (29%), serving infrastructure (21%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
Northrop Grumman is hiring AI talent in: United States (14 roles).
Job postings at Northrop Grumman most frequently mention: C++, Software Engineering, Python, NumPy & Pandas, Machine Learning.
In the past 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 21 new AI-related roles. That is a +62% change versus the prior 30 days (13 → 21).
| Title | Stage | AI score |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Systems Administrator Systems Administrator role supporting the MQ-4C Triton mission systems at RAAF Base Tindal, Australia. Responsibilities include maintaining system availability, stability, and readiness, troubleshooting issues, managing user accounts and security, and supporting Windows, VMware, and networked systems. Requires L2/L3 systems administration experience in a Defence or secure environment with strong hands-on capabilities. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft Systems at RAAF Base Tindal, NT. The role requires a Cert IV in Aeroskills or equivalent, experience in aviation maintenance, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to hold a PV Security Clearance. The position involves ensuring safety, reliability, and airworthiness of the aircraft, identifying technical and logistics challenges, and maintaining documentation accuracy. | — |
| Director Programs 1 - Overseas Operation Manager Director of Operations for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector in Alice Springs, Australia. Responsible for 24/7 site operations, leading a technical team, performance management, customer interface (US Government and Australian counterparts), and ensuring process discipline. Requires experience in strategic decision making, leading technical teams, space-based systems familiarity, and strong communication skills. Must have a Bachelor's degree in STEM, 10+ years of experience in project/program management within defense/aerospace, and an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a CI polygraph. | — | 0 |
| Security & Facilities Specialist – High Security Program Develops and administers security programs for classified materials and equipment, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Responsibilities include preparing manuals, conducting security education and audits, and investigating violations. | — | 0 |
| F35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 (Volkel Air Base Netherlands) Aircraft Mechanic role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on installing, modifying, and repairing metallic and composite aircraft structures for the F35 program. Requires experience with sheet metal, corrosion mitigation, and interpreting technical documentation. Security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Network This role is for a Principal Network Systems Engineer supporting the Triton program at RAAF Tindal. The engineer will be responsible for designing, configuring, testing, and troubleshooting secure, operational networks, working with Defence stakeholders and US-based engineers. The position requires end-to-end ownership of network solutions in a secure, regulated environment. | — | 0 |
| Electro Mechanical Engineer - 1/2 (Alice Springs AU) Electro Mechanical Engineer responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of ground terminal communication systems, including antennas, servo systems, and RF components, at a customer's field site. Requires a STEM degree and experience with RF communication systems and antenna/ground hardware. Security clearance and ability to pass a polygraph exam are mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics | — | — |