Northrop Grumman
Aerospace · Defense
- HQ
- Falls Church, US
- Founded
- 1994
- Size
- 65,000+
- Website
- northropgrumman.com
Currently tracking 8 active AI roles, up 222% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $111k–$292k (avg $195k).
Aerospace · Defense
Northrop Grumman has 12 active job listings related to artificial intelligence. The company is hiring for roles across several stages of AI development, with a significant focus on serving infrastructure, agents, and post-training stages, each representing 33%, 25%, and 25% of the listings respectively. Engineering is the primary function for these roles, and all positions are located in the United States. Frequently mentioned technical tags include agent orchestration, evals, and model serving, suggesting an emphasis on operationalizing AI systems. In the last 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 12 new AI roles.
Northrop Grumman currently has 12 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: Principal / Sr. Principal Signal / Image Processing Engineer (2), AI Systems Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer Level), AI Systems Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal Level), Discrimination Algorithm Engineer (Level 3 or 4) Secret (Chandler), Engineer Electrical/Principal Electrical Engineer. Most positions are in Engineering.
Northrop Grumman's active AI hiring is concentrated in: serving infrastructure (33%), agents (25%), post-training (25%). 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 (12 roles).
Job postings at Northrop Grumman most frequently reference: agent orchestration, evals, inference infra, model serving, agent research.
In the past 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 12 new AI-related roles.
| Title | Stage | AI score |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Services Project & Risk Management (3/4) This role is for a Technical Services Project & Risk Management Specialist at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the Regional Strike Launcher Program Office. The responsibilities include managing program/project risks, establishing milestones, monitoring adherence to processes and schedules, developing risk mitigation strategies, reviewing project status and budgets, and ensuring contract requirements are met. The role requires experience in Program/Project Management and Risk Management, collaboration with multiple functional organizations, and the ability to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance. It can be filled at a Principal or Sr. Principal level. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Test Engineering Manager 2 - 18695 Test Engineering Manager for the Sentinel program, responsible for managing flight test and field engineers preparing ICBM launch facilities, overseeing missile componentry, and ensuring operational readiness and safety for flight test operations. | — | 0 |
| Principal Operations Project Manager (OPM) Project Manager role focused on manufacturing operations, cost, and schedule management within the defense sector. Requires experience in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and business management, with a strong emphasis on Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Mechanical Engineer/Principal Mechanical Engineer ECS - *16976 Mechanical Engineer role focused on Environmental Control Systems (ECS) and HVAC for the Sentinel Program. Responsibilities include developing requirements, specifications, designs, and analyses, collaborating with various teams, and performing heating/cooling calculations. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience with CAD and drawing packages. Clearance is required. | — | 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 |
| Sentinel Mission Assurance - Design Assurance Manager 1 - 7951-2 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Mission Assurance - Design Assurance Manager 1 in Roy, Utah to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program. The role involves analyzing and validating electromechanical hardware models, systems, and related documents, recommending design changes, reviewing practices and procedures, participating in engineering boards, developing metrics, and reviewing subcontractor designs. The position requires a Secret security clearance and experience leading projects or teams. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Configuration Audit Manager 2- 18697 Manager for a Configuration Management Audit team on the Sentinel Program, responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on functional and physical configuration audits to ensure compliance with documentation, requirements, and contract specifications. This role involves baseline management, discrepancy tracking, change control support, and documentation validation, with a significant travel requirement to supplier sites. | — | 0 |
| Manager General Manufacturing 2 Manager of General Manufacturing 2 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for overseeing production processes, managing a team of technicians, ensuring quality standards, and optimizing production for aircraft manufacturing. This role requires leadership experience and a focus on continuous improvement in safety, delivery, quality, and cost. | — | 0 |
| Production Control Manager 2 This role is a Production Control Manager at Northrop Grumman, responsible for directing and coordinating production schedules, managing the flow of materials, overseeing work in process, and ensuring the availability of resources to meet production and delivery requirements. It involves leadership, team management, and coordination with various departments like quality assurance, manufacturing, and supply chain. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Staff System Architect The Sr. Staff System Architect will be responsible for the system architecture and design of advanced sensing, targeting, and tracking systems for defense applications. This role involves creating and maintaining system architecture to meet operational needs, considering constraints like cost, schedule, and risk, and ensuring alignment with internal roadmaps. The position requires a strong engineering background, experience in defense contracting, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Software - Payloads & Tasking Applications (San Diego CA) Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on developing enterprise solutions for Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) in a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) environment. The role involves participating in the full software development lifecycle within an Agile framework, collaborating with various engineering teams, and working with object-oriented programming, design patterns, and related technologies. Experience with multiple programming languages, cloud technologies, and a Top Secret clearance are required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - PBACM Deputy IPT Lead Manager 3 - 18425 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Manager of Program Management to lead Sentinel Post-Boost Integrated Product Team (IPT) activity. This role involves customer intimacy, coordinating staffing needs, overseeing supplier activity, managing profit & loss, developing growth strategies, executing program activities to meet financial goals, overseeing proposal preparation, and supporting the development of program management processes. The position also requires participation in governance boards, assisting engineers with change management, and leading IPT activities for flight tests and production scaling. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Technician - Level 2 This role is for a Manufacturing Technician Level 2 at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the fabrication of ceramics and silicon carbide optics. Responsibilities include handling materials, preparing them for firing, performing grinding and filing, and assisting with equipment maintenance. The role requires attention to detail, mechanical ability, and the ability to follow instructions and blueprints. Experience in a ceramic manufacturing environment and familiarity with ISO standards are preferred. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 4 This role focuses on program planning and scheduling for defense projects, involving the creation and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), resource loading, schedule risk analysis, and ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) standards. It requires proficiency in Microsoft Project and collaboration with various teams, including finance and subcontractors. | — | 0 |
| Business Management Manager 2 This role is for a Business Management Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial activities for programs within the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability Division. Responsibilities include financial forecasting, Earned Value Management, monthly reporting, budgeting, estimate at complete development, business strategy development, pricing and proposal support, risk management, and team leadership. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in finance, accounting, or program control, understanding of US Government contracts, FAR, experience with budgeting, forecasting, proposal preparation, EVM, SAP, and a Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph. Experience with COBRA, COGNOS MPP, and the Aerospace and Defense industry are preferred. | — | 0 |
| Finance Manager 2 Finance Manager responsible for leading key line forecasting, program budgeting, earned value reporting, and financial reporting activities within a defense contractor. This role involves managing program earned value in compliance with reporting requirements, leading baseline efforts, and supporting proposal activities and contract negotiations. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of finance/accounting experience or equivalent. Experience with Earned Value, US Government procurement, and financial systems like SPFP and COBRA is preferred. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Test / Principal Test Conductor -18557 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Test Conductor / Principal Test Conductor to ensure engineering tests serve mission objectives and manage the operational aspects of these tests for the Sentinel program. Responsibilities include defining test facility requirements, supporting integration and troubleshooting in lab environments, and overseeing technicians during testing. The role requires a Secret security clearance and experience in aeronautical aviation test and/or evaluation. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal LSS Cyber Systems Engineer – 12971-1 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal LSS Cyber Systems Engineer to support the Sentinel program. The role involves assessing and evaluating cybersecurity requirements, guiding security architecture and tool selection, evaluating implementations for security risks, and supporting the development of verification efforts. Responsibilities include defining security governance, risk management, and authoring program documentation like System Security Plans and Risk Assessment Reports. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Machinist 3 - Days Nights Weekends Machinist 3 role focused on operating and setting up CNC mills and lathes, performing manual machining, and creating precision tooling and fixtures. Requires interpreting blueprints, GD&T, and CAD models, and selecting machining parameters. Involves self-inspection and collaboration with engineers and quality personnel. Basic qualifications include a high school diploma and 5 years of machine shop experience, with preferred qualifications including advanced programming, specific control knowledge, and aerospace background. | — | 0 |
| Mission Assurance Engineer /Principal Mission Assurance Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mission Assurance Engineer or Principal Mission Assurance Engineer in Clearfield, UT. This role focuses on ensuring mission success by monitoring program specifications, processes, and assessing program performance against contractual requirements. Responsibilities include developing inspection plans, participating in corrective action teams, processing nonconformances, and interfacing with various stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and experience in Quality Engineering or Mission Assurance are required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal/Sr Principal Project Management - 18055 Project Manager role at Northrop Grumman, focused on overseeing and managing operational aspects of ongoing projects, serving as a liaison between project management, planning, project teams, and line management. Responsibilities include Control Account management, IMS and task management, cost accounting, EAC management, Jira stories management, BOEs, Risk Management, Variance Analysis Reporting, developing project roadmaps, generating and tracking performance metrics, conducting SWOT and risk analysis, developing Statements of Work, standardizing workflows and SOPs for consistency and regulatory compliance, developing training and compliance protocols, contributing to new concepts and standards, developing innovative solutions to complex problems, executing complex assignments independently, and consulting with management and customers. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of experience depending on the level (Principal/Sr Principal), experience leading projects, a Secret security clearance, and knowledge of Project Management principles and EVMS. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite is essential. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Operations Coordinator 2 or 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Operations Coordinator (Level 2 or 3) to coordinate with Manufacturing to prioritize WIP, resolve constraints, perform SAP/MES transactions, investigate inventory discrepancies, and manage tooling. The role involves system transactions, inventory control, and logistical support for production. | — | 0 |
| Payload AI&T Lead Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Payload AI&T Lead Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering, integration, and test efforts for space subsystems, payloads, and/or vehicles. Responsibilities include leading I&T analysis, tool development, coding/script development for RF data analysis, and supporting test environments. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience in systems development, integration, and test. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer NDT Staff Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineer responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining unique nondestructive inspection techniques, methods, and procedures. Works with design, project, and Quality Engineers to select and implement the best NDT method to ensure product quality and conformance. The role involves reviewing engineering designs, preparing inspection documentation, performing technical audits, managing NDT personnel certification, holding NDT Level III certifications, participating in R&D for system improvements, and producing customer reports. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 12 years of NDT experience and Level 3 certification in specific NDT methods. Experience with adopting new NDT technologies is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Noise Vibration and Harshness Engineer Level 4 Noise Vibration and Harshness Engineer Level 4 at Northrop Grumman to support US Navy machinery development. Responsibilities include using classical analysis techniques, developing predictive/simulation models, performing various analyses (modal, vibration, sound transmission), gathering and analyzing test data, correlating model predictions to test data, and preparing technical reports. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or equivalent, experience with simulation software (Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, MATLAB), US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| System Test Engineer / Principal System Test Engineer System Test Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on testing training systems, involving test planning, procedure development, data analysis, and reporting. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with system integration and training systems. | — | 0 |
| Component Inspector(Union) Performs dimensional and non-destructive inspections on components using precision measuring instruments and CMMs to ensure compliance with drawing requirements and specifications. Conducts routine and first piece inspections, operates CMMs, and prepares quality records. Requires knowledge of GD&T, MIL-specs, and inspection techniques. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Systems Staff Systems Engineer focused on requirements decomposition, verification planning, and management within a defense systems engineering context. The role involves developing and coordinating verification plans and records, working with SMEs, and supporting system test engineers. Experience with DOORS and managing technical requirements for suppliers is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Production Operations Principal Production Operations role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing day-to-day interfaces between various departments (PMO, Manufacturing, Test, Supply Chain, Engineering, Shipping) to achieve cost and schedule targets. Responsibilities include reporting EVMS, serving as Cost Account Manager (CAM), leading product teams, representing manufacturing at Risk Review Boards, and supporting proposal documentation. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or Master's with 3 years, experience in project/program management or manufacturing engineering, and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Staff Mission Assurance Engineer This role focuses on driving systematic, data-driven enhancements across processes, products, and services using Lean, Six-Sigma, and Agile methodologies. The engineer will lead improvement projects, conduct analyses, develop KPIs, facilitate workshops, and partner with IT and Operations for automation solutions. The role requires expertise in continuous improvement tools and methodologies, statistical analysis, and project management, with a focus on improving cost, quality, and speed. | — | 0 |
| Staff Quality Engineer Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a seasoned Design Quality Engineer to serve as the sector-wide authority for design quality. The role is responsible for establishing and governing design-quality strategies, processes, and tools that ensure all new and revised products are robust, reliable, and meet customer and regulatory requirements. The incumbent will lead cross-functional design-review teams, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement throughout the product development lifecycle. | — | 0 |
| Sr Staff Quality Engineer Senior Staff Quality Engineer for Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems sector. This role serves as the sector-wide authority on program quality practices, providing guidance, governance, and technical expertise across multiple programs. Responsibilities include defining and standardizing program quality frameworks, ensuring consistent interpretation of quality management systems and customer requirements, advising on quality planning and risk mitigation, supporting program milestones, and identifying systemic risks. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with significant experience in program quality throughout all life-cycle phases, expertise in program-level quality systems, and knowledge of quality standards like ISO 9001 and AS9100. A U.S. Government Secret Clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer Level 2/3 Mechanical Design Engineer for weapons systems launcher hardware on Navy platforms. Responsibilities include concept development, solid modeling, collaboration, trade studies, drawing generation, procurement support, and test support. | — | 0 |
| Mgr Facilities Maintenance 2 Manager for facilities maintenance and grounds at a Northrop Grumman location in Elkton, MD. Responsibilities include overseeing carpentry, landscaping, waste handling, chemical handling, and site-wide cleaning. The role involves managing a team of 11 employees, overseeing the facilities budget, implementing preventive maintenance programs using a CMMS, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. | — | 0 |
| Proposal Analyst - Level 3 Proposal Analyst for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, focusing on planning, developing, reviewing, and submitting proposals that represent company strategy and meet RFP requirements. The role involves collaborating with diverse teams to compile cost, schedule, and technical elements, and requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in proposals or a Master's with 3+ years. A Top Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Operations Project Manager 2 Operations Project Manager for Northrop Grumman's Advanced Tactical Programs OU in Baltimore, MD. This role involves functional management and project leadership, focusing on schedule management and cost accountability of manufacturing activities. Responsibilities include managing production execution, serving as a manufacturing lead for proposals, resolving production issues, reporting manufacturing status, ensuring resource allocation, and mentoring direct reports. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience (or Master's with 6 years) in relevant fields, leadership experience, and an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Supplier Quality Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality risks, develop quality evaluation systems, and ensure supplier process and product quality. The role involves reviewing specifications, conducting inspections, assessing supplier processes, and managing corrective actions, with a focus on contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance within the defense industry. | — | 0 |
| Inspector 2 / 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Inspector (Level 2 or 3) to perform quality inspections on various products, including electronic units, electromechanical assemblies, and mechanical units, in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include visual inspection, dimensional compliance checks, documentation review, and ensuring adherence to specifications and procedures. The role requires experience with technical drawings, quality systems, and potentially specific certifications like AS9102 and IPC standards. A DoD Secret Clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer - 18053 Staff Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting the Sentinel program's Flight Test Design Review Campaign. Responsibilities include technical planning, developing tools for action item tracking, collaborating with program IPTs, conducting pre-review assessments, briefing leadership and customers, and managing risks. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with significant systems engineering experience, including SETR execution, complex system analysis, and requirements management. Active DoD Secret Clearance and ability to obtain SAP approval are mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Manager Industrial Security 2 Manager Industrial Security 2 at Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL. This role involves developing and administering security programs for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment. Responsibilities include leading a team of security professionals, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, overseeing audits, investigating violations, managing a security budget, and ensuring program security compliance across multiple functions. Requires an active DoD Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Technician - Entry Level Entry-level Manufacturing Technician at Northrop Grumman responsible for reading blueprints, fabricating structural assemblies, performing precision drilling and fitting operations, and using calibrated tools. Requires a Secret clearance and completion of a specific training program. | — | 0 |
| Principal Logistics Management Analyst- Italy This role involves monitoring and reporting squadron flying metrics, maintaining training records, providing and managing aircraft post-mission data for analysis, and supporting data archives and distribution. It requires experience in aviation and aerospace technical data, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a Secret security clearance. The position is a long-term expatriate opportunity in Italy. | — | 0 |
| Quality Control Technician 2(3rd Shift) Quality Control Technician responsible for performing analyses and tests of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products to ensure quality standards and compliance. This role also involves preparing quality statistics, reviewing production records, and conducting non-conformance tests. | — | 0 |
| Security Coordinator 4 (12675-1. 15471-1. 13771-1) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Security Coordinator 4 to support the Sentinel Personnel Security (PERSEC) team in Roy, UT. Responsibilities include executing PERSEC duties, maintaining databases, preparing paperwork for program indoctrination, accessing and submitting clearance information, guiding SAP candidates, creating working relationships, meticulous record-keeping, and maintaining controlled security documents. | — | 0 |
| Business Management Manager 1 This role is for a Business Management Manager 1 at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial activities for programs within the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability Division. Responsibilities include financial forecasting, Earned Value Management, monthly reporting, program budgeting, estimate at complete development, pricing and proposal activities, risk management, and team leadership. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or program control, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience, along with knowledge of U.S. Government contracts, FAR, and experience with Earned Value Management and SAP. A Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Polygraph is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Manager Tool Engineering 2 - Design Manager Tool Engineering 2 - Design at Northrop Grumman, leading a team of tool designers to deliver solutions for production tooling. Responsibilities include establishing team roles, defining design strategy, overseeing complex tooling systems, managing the tooling project portfolio, and ensuring tooling readiness for production and development programs. Requires a bachelor's degree with 5 years of related engineering experience or a master's with 3 years, plus 2 years of leadership experience, CAD experience, and the ability to obtain a secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 - 16282 Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 role at Northrop Grumman supporting the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. Responsibilities include people leadership, mentoring, managing direct reports' goals and performance, ensuring time charging, conflict resolution, career growth, and aligning technical roles. Also involved in integration lead for LGC Specific Hardware. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Deputy Program Manager Systems Safety Engineering Manager 3- 18665 This role is for a Deputy Program Manager for Systems Safety Engineering at Northrop Grumman, focusing on supporting the Sentinel program. Responsibilities include systems engineering activities such as use case development, requirements definition, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification & validation, and requirements traceability. The role also involves collaborating with IPT counterparts, developing architecture content, and contributing to system requirements development and management. A key aspect is experience in generating or reviewing design artifacts for System Safety analyses to mature weapons system design and support flight test and flight worthiness. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Systems / Principal Systems Test Engineer - 8119-1 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Test Engineer / Principal System Test Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role involves developing and executing test plans, coordinating with stakeholders, supporting hardware-in-the-loop testing, and ensuring requirement verification and validation. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with systems engineering, test principles, and potentially sensor navigation or missile guidance. | — | 0 |
| Field Engineer Level 2 or 3 Field Engineer for Northrop Grumman's Triton Ground Segment IPT, responsible for hands-on technical tasks during ground system installation, integration, operations, and maintenance of a tactical communication system. Requires travel and a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |