Northrop Grumman has 14 active AI-related job listings. The majority of these roles, 50%, are focused on data. Engineering is the dominant function across all listings, and all positions are located in the United States. The company is frequently seeking candidates with experience in model serving, fine-tuning, and inference infrastructure. Over the last 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 21 new AI roles, representing a 62% increase compared to the previous 30-day period.
Currently tracking 11 active AI roles, down 13% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $83k–$292k (avg $184k).
Northrop Grumman currently has 13 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 (46%), post-training (31%), serving infrastructure (23%). 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 (13 roles).
Job postings at Northrop Grumman most frequently mention: Software Engineering, NumPy & Pandas, C++, Testing Practices, Statistics.
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).
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| Engineering Technician Level 3 Engineering Technician Level 3 at Northrop Grumman provides technical support to engineers by gathering and manipulating technical data, producing documentation, performing calculations, and conducting tests. The role involves material preparation, sample preparation, and participation in process and cost improvement initiatives within a defense manufacturing context, requiring a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Project Manager / Senior Principal Project Manager Project Manager role at Northrop Grumman supporting engineering and business operations, focusing on project execution, resource planning, budgeting, and reporting. Requires a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Project Management Manager 1 Project Management Manager 1 role at Northrop Grumman, supporting operational aspects of ongoing projects and serving as a liaison between project management, planning, and the project team. The role involves operational cadence, resource planning, budgeting, financial forecasting, coordination of engineering status reporting, data repository management, meeting facilitation, translating business needs into strategies, and reviewing engineering metrics. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or equivalent, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. Preferred qualifications include experience with AI technologies for insight generation, managing diverse program types, and leadership in functional and program roles. |
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| Project Management Manager 2 Project Management Manager 2 role at Northrop Grumman supporting Engineering & Sciences Business Operations. Responsibilities include operational cadence, resource planning, budgeting, financial forecasting, coordination of engineering status reporting, data management, meeting facilitation, and translating business needs into engineering strategies. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Classified Cybersecurity Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities, including system audits, continuous monitoring, security control assessments, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes. The role requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and compliance, with a focus on maintaining system security posture and supporting A&A activities. A U.S. Government Secret security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal Financial Analyst This role is for a Principal Financial Analyst at Northrop Grumman. Responsibilities include preparing financial statement analytics, journal entries, account reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting and audits (SOX, DCAA, IRS). Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of 6 years of experience, or equivalent education/experience trade-offs. Public accounting experience and CPA are preferred. | — | 0 |
| Business Management Manager 3 This role is a Business Management Manager at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Missile Defense System Operating Unit. The primary responsibilities include managing a business management team, leading program financial execution, forecasting, budgeting (AOP, LRSP), and conducting financial assurance engagements like IBRs and JSRs. The role requires experience with US Government contracts, FAR, Earned Value management, and financial planning. A Secret security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal Information Systems Project Manager Project Manager for Northrop Grumman's Advanced Systems portfolio, focusing on programmatic operations, integration, and execution. The role involves managing projects, serving as a liaison, assessing issues, developing resolutions, creating status reports, and collaborating across functions to meet program objectives. Requires a Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain Top Secret and SAP/SAR clearances. Experience with project management tools like Jira and Confluence is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - Flight Autonomy (San Diego CA) Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer to join their Flight Autonomy team. The role involves designing, developing, and documenting flight and mission critical software for embedded and real-time systems, participating in the full software development lifecycle within Agile Scrum teams, and working with Vehicle Management Systems and Mission Autonomy teams for testing and verification. The position supports Research and Advanced Design programs and requires experience with C/C++, Python, Lua, Rust, and real-time OS, with a Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Risk Issue and Opportunity Manager This role is a senior Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) Manager for the MQ-4C Triton program, a critical defense capability. The role involves driving the consistent use of a RIO framework, working with leaders to surface and progress risks, running reviews, escalating issues, and ensuring risk data is current and decision-ready. The ideal candidate has experience in defense or complex program environments and a working knowledge of structured risk frameworks like ISO31000. | — | 0 |
| 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 |
| Staff Cyber Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Cyber Software Engineer with expertise in vulnerability research and reverse engineering of embedded systems. The role involves planning and conducting vulnerability analysis, developing proof-of-concept exploits, and programming in C/C++. Requires a B.S. degree and significant programming experience, or higher degrees with less experience. Experience with disassemblers (IDA Pro, Ghidra), fuzzing techniques, and low-level debugging tools is preferred. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Electronics Level 3 Electronics Engineer (Level 3) to design, develop, and execute test procedures and automated test scripts using spacecraft commands, telemetry, and electrical ground support equipment. Requires system level test experience with spacecraft flight hardware, computer skills, and electrical engineering knowledge, preferably in system level integration and test. Ability to use a scripting language and formulate automated test scripts is highly desirable. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal FTB Flight Test Conductor Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Flight Test Conductor to plan, coordinate, and execute safe and effective Mission Systems flight tests. This role involves flight test card generation, management of requirements and metrics, pre/post-flight briefings, and coordination with customer organizations. Requires a STEM degree, engineering experience, and a Secret clearance. Experience with flight test control rooms and FAA medical certification is necessary. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel CFD Aeronautical Engineer - 18628 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Aeronautical Engineer to support the Sentinel program. The role involves conducting high-fidelity CFD simulations, managing the entire CFD process from geometry cleanup to post-processing, and ensuring the quality of technical products. The engineer will collaborate with other disciplines, present findings, and requires a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field with at least 2 years of experience, or equivalent experience. An active DoD Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel CFD Aeronautical/Principal Aeronautical Engineer - 18627 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Aeronautical/Principal Aeronautical Engineer to support the Sentinel program. The role involves conducting high-fidelity CFD simulations, preparing geometry and meshes, setting up boundary conditions, monitoring convergence, and post-processing results. The engineer will also communicate technical findings and ensure the quality of team products. Requires a strong understanding of fluid dynamics, aerodynamic theory, and experience with CFD codes like CFD++, StarCCM+, or ANSYS Fluent. | — | 0 |
| Principal Weapons Integration Avionics Hardware Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Weapons Integration Avionics Hardware Engineer in Melbourne, FL. The role involves defining, designing, integrating, testing, and certifying Stores Management Systems (SMS) and Suspension and Release Equipment (S&RE) for weapons systems, adhering to standards like MIL-STD-1760 and MIL-STD-1553. Responsibilities include requirement management, supplier coordination, system integration, and test plan development and execution. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Manager 1 - General Manufacturing Manager for General Manufacturing at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading assemblers to meet production targets for advanced electronics, radar, and communication systems within defense capabilities. Requires leadership experience, a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Technician (Level 3) Manufacturing Technician for aerospace industry, performing assembly, calibration, rework, and quality testing of electro-mechanical components and assemblies. Requires proficiency with technical documentation, hand tools, and problem-solving skills. | — | 0 |
| Principal Manufacturing Analyst This role is for a Principal Manufacturing Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing the flow of products through the manufacturing cell, interfacing with various teams, and maintaining SAP metrics. It requires experience with SAP/ERP and a Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Associate Engineer Electrical Associate Electrical Engineer for spacecraft power subsystems, responsible for architecting, manufacturing, testing, and mission control operations. Requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles, Li-ion batteries, solar arrays, and power conditioning circuitry. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Hardware Avionics Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Hardware Avionics to join their Air Vehicle Hardware Avionics team. The role involves managing Identification-Friend-Foe (IFF) and Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) subsystems, including integration, testing, troubleshooting, and supplier management. The position requires a STEM degree, experience with IFF/TCAS systems, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Packaging (Level 3) Principal Engineer Packaging (Level 3) at Northrop Grumman, focused on designing, developing, and testing packaging for products, ensuring protection during handling, storage, and transport. Responsibilities include determining specifications, creating packaging instructions based on military and commercial standards, managing documentation, and providing logistics support for hardware moves. The role involves complex logistics planning, proposal development for packaging engineering, and offsite support for equipment transportation. | — | 0 |
| Engineer/Principal Engineer - Survivability (Melbourne FL) Engineer/Principal Engineer focused on enhancing the survivability of defense systems by applying advanced materials and processes, particularly in Radar Cross Section (RCS) Analysis for Low Observable (LO) platforms. Involves developing and integrating technology to reduce aircraft detectability in the electromagnetic spectrum, developing predictive analysis codes, building physical models, and designing test equipment. | — | 0 |
| Engineer/Principal Engineer – Survivability (Melbourne FL) Engineer/Principal Engineer focused on aircraft survivability, involving the application of advanced materials and processes to reduce detectability in the electromagnetic spectrum. Responsibilities include developing predictive analysis codes, building physical models, designing test equipment, and integrating survivability technologies into air-based systems. Experience with Radar Cross Section (RCS) analysis, CAD software, and specific simulation tools is required. | — | 0 |
| SDS Engineer/Principal Engineer EHS - 17676 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer/Principal Engineer in Huntsville, AL. The role involves supporting and improving EHS programs, developing documentation, conducting investigations, and ensuring safety and mission success. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer/Senior Principal Engineer - Survivability (Melbourne FL) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer/Senior Principal Engineer - Survivability to join their team in Melbourne, Florida. The role focuses on enhancing the survivability of defense systems, specifically air-based systems, through the application of advanced materials and processes. Key responsibilities include developing and integrating technology to reduce aircraft detectability in the electromagnetic spectrum, developing predictive analysis codes, building and testing physical models, designing test equipment, and developing specialty materials. Experience with Radar Cross Section (RCS) Analysis is a key area of focus. The position requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Aeronautical Engineering 2 - Liaison Engineering Manager of Liaison Engineering for advanced programs, leading a team responsible for dispositions of nonconforming metallic and composite parts and assemblies. Requires a Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP clearance. Focus on technical leadership, team management, and MRB authority. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Senior Principal Engineer - Survivability (Melbourne FL) Northrop Grumman is seeking an engineer to enhance the survivability of defense systems by integrating advanced materials and processes, focusing on Radar Cross Section (RCS) analysis. Responsibilities include developing and integrating technology to reduce aircraft detectability, creating predictive analysis codes, building physical models, designing test equipment, and developing specialty materials. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize integration on air-based systems and requires experience in applied electromagnetics or aircraft survivability, CAD software, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Materials Engineer Senior Principal Materials Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on subsea corrosion mitigation for complex systems. Responsibilities include applying chemistry, physics, and materials science principles to diagnose and solve material problems, researching and evaluating materials and processing methods, conducting technical reviews, overseeing test activities, and documenting results. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience (or equivalent Master's/PhD) and a basic understanding of corrosion processes, mitigation strategies, additive manufacturing, metallurgical practices, coatings, and cathodic protection. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal/ Sr. Principal Electrical - (16879 & 16896) Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer in Roy, UT to support the Sentinel program. The role involves overseeing ground design of electrical components, attending technical exchange meetings, supporting milestone reviews, coordinating electrical system engineering, conducting electrical analysis, developing LRU electrical designs, and managing Product Definition Packages. Responsibilities include reviewing engineering deliverables like schematics and wiring diagrams, and potentially performing research, trade studies, and systems integration in electrical or electro-mechanical systems. Requires a STEM degree, US citizenship, a Secret DoD Clearance, and experience with electrical architecture/cable design, CAD/ECAD tools, and industry/military standards. Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter PLM and Siemens Capital is required. | — | 0 |
| Electrical/Principal Electrical Engineer - (16899 - 16900 & 16901) Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Principal Electrical Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role involves overseeing ground design of electrical components, attending technical meetings, supporting milestone reviews, coordinating electrical system engineering, conducting electrical analysis, developing LRU electrical designs, and managing product definition packages. Responsibilities include reviewing engineering deliverables, performing research, trade studies, and systems integration in electrical or electro-mechanical systems, cables, connectors, and power systems. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree, a Secret DoD Clearance, and the ability to obtain SAP approval. Familiarity with industry/military standards and MS Office Suite is necessary. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of EMI/EMC, thermal management, wiring diagrams, BOM creation, IPC/WHMA-A-620, Siemens Teamcenter, ECAD tools, and DoD acquisition processes. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Electronics - Communications Electronics Engineer supporting communications payload/subsystem on a development contract, involving requirement decomposition, integration, verification, troubleshooting, and coordination with suppliers. Requires Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer to support a communications payloads subsystem. The role involves analyzing requirements, developing system architecture, supporting integration and verification, managing suppliers, and collaborating with program management. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years of experience, experience in Communications and Network system integration, RF and Network based test equipment, and a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Engineer - Survivability (Melbourne FL) This role focuses on enhancing the survivability of defense systems by reducing the detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic spectrum. It involves developing and integrating advanced technologies, implementing predictive analysis codes, building and testing physical models, designing test equipment, and integrating specialty materials. The position requires expertise in applied electromagnetics and/or aircraft survivability, with a focus on Radar Cross Section (RCS) Analysis. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer - Survivability (Melbourne FL) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Engineer - Survivability to enhance the survivability of defense systems through advanced materials and processes, focusing on Radar Cross Section (RCS) Analysis and reducing detectability in the electromagnetic spectrum. The role involves developing predictive analysis codes, building physical models, designing test equipment, and integrating specialty materials into air-based systems. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist This role is for a Senior Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing material cost, performance, and budgets for assigned programs. Responsibilities include forecasting, analyzing lead times, managing procurements, and interfacing with various program functions. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of experience in supply chain or business management, Cost Accounting Management (CAM) experience, and experience with ERP systems. Experience in Federal and Defense contracting requirements is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Hardware - RF & Lab Operations Principal Engineer Hardware - RF & Lab Operations role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on researching, designing, and standing up RF, analog, and digital hardware components for the DARC program. Responsibilities include defining hardware design infrastructure, developing engineering drawings, managing the hardware baseline, determining component specifications, supporting RF testing, and integrating/troubleshooting hardware in lab environments. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with RF devices, compute components, and electromechanical design for RF/Radar applications. | — | 0 |
| ALMDS Senior Principal Software Engineer Senior Principal Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL, focusing on the full software development lifecycle for large, complex systems, including requirements, design, development, testing, integration, and maintenance. Requires strong C/C++, C# skills, experience with automated testing, and handling large datasets. Experience with FPGA, VHDL, embedded systems, and image processing is preferred. A Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Structures Engineer Mechanical - Level 2 - Dulles Mechanical Structures Engineer for spacecraft systems, focusing on design, integration, and testing using CAD and GD&T. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree with 0 years of experience. Ability to obtain government clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Field Engineer (AHT) Field Engineer role supporting the Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) portfolio of programs, focusing on training material development, system software documentation, and technical support for fielded systems. Requires an active Secret clearance and involves customer interaction, troubleshooting, and potential travel. | — | 0 |
| Principal Linux Systems Administrator / Sr. Principal Linux Systems Administrator (AHT) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Linux Systems Administrator to manage and maintain Linux-based systems for an Army Air Defense System. Responsibilities include system administration, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering teams. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Project Management Staff Project Manager for Northrop Grumman's E-2D Business Unit, focusing on Global Supply Chain Program Management and E-2D Development Cost Account Management. Responsibilities include managing cost proposals, execution plans, and leading cross-functional teams. Requires experience in supply chain, project management, and cost-account planning. Must have an active Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Financial Analyst - Level 2 This role is for a Financial Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on program Earn Value and IPMR/IPMDAR data reporting. Responsibilities include preparing EACs, financial data analysis, forecasting, and supporting compliance audits. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting with 2 years of experience, or a Master's degree, and experience with MS Office Suite and finance/accounting. | — | 0 |
| Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer – Level 2 Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer for spacecraft subsystems, focusing on attitude and position control loops, relative guidance for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO), and Kalman filter design. Requires experience with MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++, and the ability to obtain a DoD Top-Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 3 This role is for a Program Cost Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on preparing budgets, schedules, and financial analyses for contract work. Responsibilities include Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks, variance analysis, developing estimates to complete, and briefing customers on deliverables. The role requires experience with accounting and EV systems, financial analysis, and MS Office Suite. Experience in the defense industry and with specific financial software like SAP, Cobra, or Cognos is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Principal Systems Engineer - Requirements & Verification Principal Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on requirements definition, implementation, verification, and testing of complex systems, requiring a Top Secret clearance and experience in full lifecycle Systems Engineering. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Design Engineer - 4 Senior Principal Design Engineer responsible for owning the design of solid rocket motor nozzles, managing other design engineers, and developing creative solutions that balance technical, cost, and schedule requirements. The role involves technical leadership, defining work scope, providing drawings and specifications, conducting trade studies, qualifying design changes, and providing technical guidance throughout the design, test, and production phases. Interaction with various development teams and customers is expected, along with anomaly resolution and participation in postfire evaluations. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Electrical Level 1/2 - Power Subsystems - Dulles Electrical Engineer (Level 1/2) for Power Subsystems in spacecraft development. Responsibilities include architecting, manufacturing, testing, and mission control operations of power systems. Requires a Bachelor's degree and an active SCI clearance. Experience with Li-ion batteries, solar arrays, and power regulation is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Lead Principal Electrical Engineer III or IV (Antares) Lead Principal Electrical Engineer or Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to support the Antares Team at Northrop Grumman. Responsibilities include leading a team of electrical engineers, preparing and presenting electrical engineering materials, ensuring compliance with standards, evaluating designs, performing cost account management, adapting or improving designs, overseeing system architecture, leading analysis, design, testing, and documentation, coordinating test programs, and providing peer review. Requires a BS in engineering, significant experience, US citizenship, and a Secret security clearance. Experience with launch vehicles and electrical components is preferred. | — | 0 |