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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| Program Manager 2 - Site Lead Program Manager 2, Site Lead for Northrop Grumman's Hopkinton, MA facility, overseeing site operations, program execution, business development, customer relations, and technical leadership for EW aerospace components. Requires strong technical and management experience in the aerospace industry, with a focus on design, development, manufacturing, and proposal efforts. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer 2/3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and oversee manufacturing processes, create work instructions, improve productivity, analyze data, and resolve manufacturing issues for rocket motor and defense systems. The role requires a BS degree in a relevant engineering field, 2+ years of experience (or Master's with 0 years), and eligibility for a Secret security clearance. Experience in rocket motor manufacturing or similar processes is preferred. | — | 0 |
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| Sr Principal Proposal Analyst This role is for a Sr. Principal Proposal Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing and leading complex proposals for DoD and other government agencies. The responsibilities include developing win strategies, pre-proposal planning, managing proposal teams, ensuring compliance with solicitations, and finalizing proposal documents. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience in related fields, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to obtain a DoD secret clearance. Experience with DoD contracting and proposal adequacy is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist at Northrop Grumman, responsible for forecasting material needs, managing inventory, coordinating disbursements, and placing purchase requisitions. Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in MS Office and SAP, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Planning Specialist 1 OR 2 This role is for a Supply Chain Planning Specialist at Northrop Grumman, responsible for processing SAP transactions, investigating inventory discrepancies, creating shipping documentation, managing supplier inventories, and working with quality teams. The role also involves reporting on warehouse performance and acting as a focal point for MAKE MRP aspects of warehousing. It can be filled at Level 1 or Level 2 depending on qualifications, with a salary range provided for both. | — | 0 |
| Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist This role is for a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist at Northrop Grumman, focusing on defining and executing material strategies, leading demand-supply planning with MRP tools, optimizing inventory, and conducting make-vs-buy analysis. It requires experience with ERP systems and MS Office, with a preference for aerospace/defense experience. The role is not AI-related. | — | 0 |
| Production Test Technician 2 (Second Shift) This role is for a Production Test Technician responsible for setting up test apparatus, conducting tests on production assemblies, and troubleshooting electronic systems. It involves using various tools and following procedures to ensure quality and functionality of manufactured products. The role requires basic electronic troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently. | — | 0 |
| Strategic Planning Manager - Level 2 This role is a Strategic Planning Manager for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector. It involves formulating strategies, analyzing market trends, supporting financial planning, and managing R&D investments. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree with significant experience in strategic assessment, strategy development, and financial analysis, along with a Top Secret security clearance. Experience in the aerospace and defense or space industry is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Assembler - Level 1 This role involves performing tasks related to the fabrication of laser diode bars, laser diode arrays, and laser diode pumped gain modules. Responsibilities include assembly and testing of CW gain modules, preparation of mechanical parts, and fabrication of hard and/or soft solder mounted bar assemblies. The position requires good fine motor skills and a willingness to learn new tasks. | — | 0 |
| Principal Project Manager Project Manager role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing day-to-day operations of ongoing projects, serving as a liaison between project management, contracts, suppliers, and customer representatives. Responsibilities include reviewing project status and budgets, managing tasks, preparing expense reports, assessing project issues, and developing resolutions. The role also involves managing daily office team operations for established contracts. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Embedded Software Engineer This role is for a Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on software systems for mission systems in defense. The role involves analyzing, developing, and modifying existing software, testing, and working with multi-disciplined engineering teams. It requires a strong background in C/C++, real-time embedded software, and the full software development lifecycle, with a Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Quality Inspector - A Quality Inspector role at Northrop Grumman focused on evaluating purchased and internally manufactured components to ensure they meet drawing and specification requirements. Responsibilities include performing dimensional and visual inspections, maintaining inspection equipment, and interfacing with various teams. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Senior Principal Operations Project Manager Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Operations Project Manager to support production and manufacturing operations for defense systems. The role involves overseeing project operations, managing schedules and budgets, assessing technical issues, and driving continuous improvement. Requires experience in project management, manufacturing, EVMS, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager of Project Management 3 - DevOps Operations & Integration Lead Manager of Project Management 3 for DevOps Operations & Integration Lead at Northrop Grumman. Requires experience in project management, program management, and business management functions, with a focus on DevOps and integration. The role involves supporting program execution, monitoring progress, managing resources, and facilitating risk management. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| GN&C Flight Software Lead - 19031 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer for their Flight / Guidance Navigation & Control (GN&C) Software Team, focusing on mission-critical software products for the Sentinel Program. The role involves technical leadership in architecting complex systems, leading design, development, testing, and deployment phases, ensuring compatibility with board support packages and driver implementations. Expertise in real-time operating systems, middleware integration, performance optimization, and mentoring software engineers is required. The position also includes advising on formal testing approaches and troubleshooting defects. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Level 2 Software Engineer to support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor on the System Performance and Analysis - Simulation Team. This role is responsible for providing technical contributions and guidance to modeling and simulation products that directly support the design and development of the GWS capability on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). | — | 0 |
| Modeling and Simulation Engineer - Level 2 or 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program. The role involves contributing to modeling and simulation products for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), requiring experience in strongly typed languages like C++ or Java, software development principles, and debugging complex systems. A Secret security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Electronics - Sustainment & International Lead (Melbourne FL) Staff Engineer Electronics - Sustainment & International Lead at Northrop Grumman, focusing on avionics integration for military systems, including production, sustainment, and international programs. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with embedded systems and COTS electronics integration. | — | 0 |
| Principal DevOps Engineer (X-Lab) (26-242) Principal DevOps Engineer for Northrop Grumman's X-Lab, focusing on deploying, managing, and automating on-premises cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure, including containerized environments (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Nutanix). Requires extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab), automation (Ansible), and system administration (Linux/Windows). Security clearance and IAT certification are mandatory. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Systems Engineer - Rolling Meadows IL Entry-level Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on creating and refining Model Based System Engineering products, tracing requirements, updating system documents, evaluating electronics systems, executing integration tests, and analyzing data for algorithm development. Requires a Secret clearance and a degree in a relevant engineering or science field. | — | 0 |
| Staff Manufacturing Engineer Staff Manufacturing Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for leading, developing, and overseeing manufacturing processes based on design requirements. This includes developing and maintaining work instructions, improving productivity, analyzing processing data, investigating manufacturing problems, implementing corrective actions, supporting proposal and development activities, and providing day-to-day support to manufacturing personnel. The role requires a strong understanding of manufacturing principles, process improvement, and data analysis within an industrial/defense context. | — | 0 |
| Manager Programs 1 Program Manager 1 at Northrop Grumman responsible for managing all phases of the program life cycle, including cost, schedule, and technical performance, for Mission Survivability Systems. Requires experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers, leading teams, and holding a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Programs 3 Program Manager 3 role at Northrop Grumman supporting Mission Survivability Systems. Responsibilities include managing all phases of the program life cycle, cost, schedule, and technical performance, cultivating customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring adherence to contractual requirements. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or a Master's degree and 6 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers or project management. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| CLS - F-35 Aircraft Mechanic 3 or 4 Low Observables - (Lemoore) Aircraft Mechanic specializing in Low Observables for F-35 aircraft maintenance at NAS Lemoore, CA. Responsibilities include surface preparation, coating application, maintenance, repair, launch, recovery, field-level modifications, and record keeping within CMMS. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with composite/metallic surfaces, sealants, and paints. The role involves shift work and potential deployment. | — | 0 |
| Director Strategic Planning 1 Director of Strategic Planning for the Autonomous ISR and Targeting organization, focusing on business unit growth, investment priorities, and transitioning new platforms to product lines within the defense sector. Requires leadership, strategy development, and experience with US government contracts. | — | 0 |
| Mission Assurance Engineer Military and Veterans Encouraged To Apply Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mission Assurance Engineer to provide quality technical support, collaborate with Integrated Product Teams, validate program objectives, and ensure compliance with quality standards and contractual requirements. The role involves analyzing data, implementing review processes, inspecting products, engaging with various engineering and supplier management teams, participating in audits, and evaluating non-conformances. Requires a STEM degree, active DoD Secret Clearance, and experience with AS9100 standards and Continuous Improvement Processes. | — | 0 |
| 2027 Associate Systems Engineer/Systems Engineer - Oklahoma City OK Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer or Systems Engineer to perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. The role involves analyzing systems from concept through disposal, ensuring requirements are translated into system solutions, and performing functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, and requirements allocation. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Project Manager - Operations Project Manager for Operations at Northrop Grumman, focusing on improving manufacturing processes for aircraft composite structures. The role involves facilitating continuous improvement events, analyzing manufacturing processes to minimize scrap and reduce costs, supporting the manufacturing floor with cross-functional teams, assessing scenarios for strategic decision-making, generating efficiency metrics, and partnering with management to develop recovery plans. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree with 0 years, and the ability to maintain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| RF Systems Engineer This RF Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focuses on algorithm development, performance analysis, data analysis, and supporting integration and test for software-defined, hardware-enabled systems in the defense domain. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with MATLAB. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Virtual Simulation Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Virtual Simulation Software Engineer to design and implement real-time, pilot-in-the-loop simulation software for combat weapons systems employment. The role involves developing and modifying simulation software primarily in C++, integrating with domain SMEs, and supporting visualization tools and models. Experience with real-time simulation, aircraft physics, and hardware/software integration is preferred. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Systems Architect Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer Architect to design architecture solutions for USAF Open Architecture development. The role involves creating conceptual and physical data models, designing systems using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), performing requirements analysis, and coaching team members. This position requires a Secret clearance and experience with systems engineering tools and agile frameworks. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Antenna Test Engineer - Waynesboro VA Associate Antenna Test Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on integrating test equipment, software development for test automation and data analysis, troubleshooting RF issues for advanced antenna systems, and analyzing test data. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal RF Systems Engineer / Senior Principal RF Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Radio Frequency Systems Engineer to join their Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team. The role involves developing and fielding advanced RF subsystems, working on sensor requirements definition, use case validation, and integrating trackers. Responsibilities include developing parametric representations, visualizations, and data-driven analyses, transitioning from simulation to hardware, and engaging with customers. The position requires experience in RF applications, tracking, algorithm development, and modeling in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineer Level 1/2 - Linthicum Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the development, design, fabrication, and test of space sensor hardware, focusing on RF and EO Sensor Assemblies and Structures. The role involves working with diverse engineering teams on innovative systems from concept to delivery, requiring experience with space mechanical designs and RF/EO environments. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Senior Director of Programs - SEIT Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Director of Programs to lead Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) for the Sentinel program. This role involves execution leadership for systems engineering activities, ensuring contractual requirements are met on cost and schedule, and managing day-to-day operations of the SEIT team. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a focus on delivering technical systems engineering requirements and managing program roadmaps. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Space Intelligence & Operations Analyst This role involves providing sophisticated intelligence analysis using various sources like open source, human intelligence, signals intelligence, and image intelligence. It requires working with knowledge discovery and link analysis technologies, processing OPIR data, and preparing reports for customers. The position emphasizes identifying actionable intelligence and understanding current events and trends. Experience in orbit or telemetry is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - JAVA Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - Java Developer for Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA. This role involves developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining desktop and web applications and backend services. Responsibilities include collaborating with other engineering teams, identifying technical risks, communicating progress to leadership, and creating/maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Requires experience in Java microservices, web services, desktop applications, XML technologies, and Maven. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer -Level 4 (26-310) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer, specifically a Cybersecurity Patch Product Owner, to support the C2BMC program. This role involves managing patching oversight, technical documentation, vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and fulfilling Product Owner duties for the Cyber and Platforms Agile Release Train. The position requires a Secret security clearance, IAT Level II or higher certification, and experience with cybersecurity concepts, RMF, NIST standards, and DoDI 8500.2/SP 800-53. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr Principal Flying Test Bed LCS Analyst/Architect Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Flying Test Bed LCS Analyst/Architect to lead performance analysis and architecture of advanced liquid cooling and related thermal-fluid subsystems on a flying test bed. Responsibilities include fluid system analysis, modeling, subsystem performance, integration of avionics and hardware, test planning, execution, and troubleshooting. The role requires experience with fluid system modeling software and liquid cooling systems development/integration, with a Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Assembler 3 This role is for an Assembler 3 at Northrop Grumman, focusing on performing assembly operations on electronic and mechanical assemblies. It requires a high school diploma, 4 years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. The job involves working from diagrams, using tools, performing continuity checks, and potentially quality inspections or rework on assemblies. Preferred qualifications include experience in electro-mechanical manufacturing and relevant certifications. | — | 0 |
| HIL Hardware Engineer - Level 2/3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Hardware Engineer to support the architecture, design, integration, and deployment of SATCOM ground systems. Responsibilities include serving as a mission engineer for end-to-end data-flow solutions, supporting cross-functional teams, overseeing procurement and testing of hardware, controlling budgets, developing requirement specifications, and managing subcontractor performance. The role requires experience with computer-in-the-loop (RTCIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) laboratories, and SATCOM ground terminals. | — | 0 |
| Liaison Engineer/Principal Liaison Engineer - MRB Northrop Grumman is seeking a Liaison Engineer/Principal Liaison Engineer to assess and disposition non-conformances in the F-35 production environment. This role involves authoring engineering direction and collaborating with support engineering roles to ensure product integrity. The position requires experience with the Material Review Board (MRB) process and CAD programs, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Designer – Level 3/4: Design Checker Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Designer – Level 3/4: Design Checker with expertise in GD&T to review drawing/design packages for compliance with industry and military standards. Responsibilities include checking designs for fit, function, and manufacturability, verifying 3D models, and creating/revising parametric drawings using Siemens NX and Teamcenter. The role requires knowledge of manufacturing processes and ASME standards, with a preference for experience with DoD programs and model-based product definition. | — | 0 |
| Staff Virtual Simulation Software Engineer Staff Virtual Simulation Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on designing and implementing real-time, pilot-in-the-loop simulation software for combat weapons systems employment. The role involves creating simulation frameworks, modeling physics into real-time algorithms, and integrating advanced GUIs and visualization tools. Requires strong C++ experience and a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Facilities Manager 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Facilities Manager 2 in Boulder, CO to lead day-to-day operations, supervise facilities teams and vendors, manage budgets, coordinate site activities, and oversee maintenance and building modifications. The role requires a High School diploma with 10+ years of facilities experience or a Bachelor's/Master's degree with equivalent experience, 5+ years of management experience, budget administration skills, and an active Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst - Rocket Center WV This role is for an Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing costs and schedules for defense contracts. Responsibilities include setting up cost control systems, monitoring expenditures, preparing budgets and schedules, performing financial analyses, and managing contractual changes. The role requires a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. | — | 0 |
| I&T Aeronautical Engineer - Level 2 or 3 Aeronautical Engineer role focused on integration and testing of launch vehicle systems, involving hands-on mechanical integration, procedure development, and problem-solving within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment. Requires a Secret security clearance and ability to travel. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 3 Program Manager 3 for the Propulsion portfolio within the Mission Enabling Products (MEP) Business Unit, Intelligence Systems Division. Responsible for program execution, cost, schedule, staffing, team building, customer satisfaction, and compliance. Leads a matrixed-functional team from inception through completion, managing all phases of the program life cycle. Focuses on delivering contractual requirements on cost and schedule while achieving technical objectives and cultivating customer relationships. | — | 0 |
| P-3 SCA Administative Assistant Administrative Assistant role supporting executive staff and mission functions within the P-3 Program at Northrop Grumman. Responsibilities include secretarial duties, office management, scheduling, travel arrangements, expense reports, and preparing presentation materials. Requires strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. A CBP Background Investigation is required. | — | 0 |