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 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.
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 +75% change versus the prior 30 days (12 → 21).
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| Sr Principal Data Management Analyst/Configuration Analyst This role focuses on planning and coordinating project documentation, engineering drawings, production specifications, and contract modifications to ensure customer contract requirements are met. It involves reviewing contracts, managing documentation changes, and coordinating with various engineering and manufacturing teams. The position requires strong data management and configuration management skills within a defense industry context. | — | 0 |
| Senior Staff Weapons Integration Technical Lead Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Staff Weapons Integration Technical Lead in Melbourne, FL. This role involves leading an interdisciplinary team in designing, integrating, and sustaining weapons systems for an aircraft platform. Responsibilities include owning the technical baseline, leading a multi-disciplinary team, interfacing with program leadership and customers, managing requirements, identifying technical risks, and collaborating with other teams and suppliers. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with significant experience, leadership experience, and a Secret clearance. |
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| Staff Engineer Systems - IFC 3.0 Feature Architect Staff Systems Engineer focused on feature architecture for Integrated Functional Capabilities (IFC) 3.0 within a major development program for Northrop Grumman's SDS Division. The role involves coordinating development efforts, defining system functions, managing hardware/software integration, and ensuring requirements are met for ground and flight tests, requiring experience in systems engineering, architecture development (Cameo), and DoD processes. | — | 0 |
| Principal Core Systems Engineer Principal Core Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focused on applying systems engineering processes to develop and manage requirements for defense systems, including sensors for air and sea platforms. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with system design methods and reviews. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer Manufacturing Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for developing and overseeing manufacturing processes, creating work instructions, analyzing production data, and resolving manufacturing issues for defense systems. Requires a STEM degree and experience in manufacturing processes, with preferred experience in machine shops, CNC programming, and CAD/CAM software. | — | 0 |
| Executive Assistant to VP Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Mission Assurance at Northrop Grumman, requiring strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills, including travel planning, calendar management, and support for senior executives and government representatives. Requires a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Precision Electromechanical Assembler 3 (Second Shift) This role is for a Precision Electromechanical Assembler 3 on the second shift, focusing on assembling and reworking precision electromechanical products, specifically circuit cards, in the Commodities RF assembly area. Responsibilities include using precision instruments, assembling/disassembling/reworking circuit card assemblies, supporting prototype development with engineering, monitoring product quality, maintaining records, and adhering to safety and certification procedures (ESD, Solder, FOD). The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, is comfortable with microscopes and soldering tools, and has manual dexterity. Basic qualifications include a high school diploma, 4+ years of manufacturing experience, experience with electromechanical assembly, AirVac rework, solder paste, drawing interpretation, surface mount/thru-hole installation, soldering, and shop safety. A SECRET security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Level 3/4 Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on developing and sustaining mission operational software product lines and new capabilities for a restricted customer, requiring a Top Secret clearance. The role involves advanced object-oriented programming in C++ and working within a Linux environment. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Systems Test - Top Secret Required Engineer Systems Test role at Northrop Grumman focusing on the integration, test, and early-use of high-precision tracking radar systems, specifically the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) radar system. Requires a Top Secret security clearance and experience in satellite/missile defense operations and system integration. | — | 0 |
| Manager Facilities 3 Manager Facilities 3 role at Northrop Grumman, responsible for managing corporate facilities, headquarters, and teams. Duties include overseeing workplace services, financial forecasting, maintenance planning, facilities systems management, and team development. Requires extensive experience in space planning, budget management, project management, and team leadership, with a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Command Systems Node Integration Manager 3 - 18150 Manager for Command Systems Node Integration at Northrop Grumman, focusing on program execution, technical baseline, stakeholder coordination, and leading integration efforts for command systems. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in systems engineering, MBSE, and requirements management. | — | 0 |
| Principal Project Engineer - 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to manage the technical aspects of development, qualification, and production of a Hypersonic rocket motor. The role involves establishing and executing technical plans, coordinating across teams, interfacing with customers, supporting production operations, and managing requirements, design concepts, schedules, and risks. Experience in rocket motor design and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance are required. | — | 0 |
| Internal Technical Trainer - Level 3 This role is an Internal Technical Trainer for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, focusing on training Assemblers, Technicians, Quality Inspectors, and Engineers on specific industry standards (J-STD-001, NASA-STD-8731.1, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC 7711/7721) related to electronics manufacturing, assembly, and repair. The trainer is responsible for maintaining training matrices, providing hands-on training, creating documentation, and ensuring certification requirements are met. The role also involves implementing improvement initiatives. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing & Operations [Engineers / Machinists / Technicians] This job posting is for various engineering roles at Northrop Grumman, focusing on manufacturing and operations within the defense sector. The positions span a wide range of engineering disciplines including manufacturing, hardware integration and testing, ground support, propulsion, additive manufacturing, materials and processes, electrical subsystems, thermal systems, and cable/harness engineering. The posting is a general call for candidates and may be used to fill future openings. | — | 0 |
| Manager 2 - Power Electronics - Baltimore Manager 2 - Power Electronics role at Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD. Responsibilities include team supervision, performance management, career development, staffing, project and technical oversight, technical leadership, strategic hiring, labor forecasting, resource assignment, risk assessment, knowledge sharing, analysis of design tools and processes, proposal development, and leading department initiatives. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, and 6+ years of power electronics design and test experience. U.S. Citizenship is required. Preferred qualifications include experience in fast-paced environments, program/functional/customer management, worst-case circuit analysis, and knowledge of Power Electronics or Power Systems. Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is a plus. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Manager 2 - Rocket Motor Assembly Engineering Manager 2 - Rocket Motor Assembly at Northrop Grumman. This role involves managing a team of 7-10 engineers responsible for the design and structural analysis of rocket motor components. Key responsibilities include technical leadership, employee development, workflow management, business development collaboration, and supporting program execution. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or equivalent, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance. Strong understanding of propulsion system physics, design, analysis, and the rocket motor design process is essential. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Staff Engineer - 6 (Rocket Motor Assembly & Integration) Senior Staff Engineer (Level 6) at Northrop Grumman focused on rocket motor assembly and integration. Responsibilities include leading design reviews, peer reviews, mentoring integration SMEs, igniter design and analysis, developing operating standards, and supporting mechanical and integration design for various projects. The role also involves authoring test requirements, plans, and reports, performing tolerance and trade-off analyses, drafting specifications, leading hardware design from concept to production, leading failure evaluation efforts, and conducting static test motor or component testing. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with significant professional experience and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance. Strong understanding of solid rocket motor design, manufacture, and test is required. | — | 0 |
| Manager Test Engineering 1 Manager of Production Test Engineering for aircraft systems, responsible for leading a team of technicians, managing work priorities, ensuring quality and safety standards, and coordinating with leadership and government partners. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in aerospace testing. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Engineer Electrical / Engineer Electrical Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer Electrical / Engineer Electrical to join their Test & Evaluation Engineering directorate in Oklahoma City, OK. The role involves developing, coordinating, and executing system-level test plans, leading integrated testing activities, and performing technical analysis of complete systems. Candidates must have or be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar STEM field, and be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Embedded Software Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer specializing in Manufacturing Test Engineering for RF Systems. This role involves developing and maintaining software for testing radio frequency production hardware, troubleshooting issues, collaborating with various engineering and production teams, and driving continuous improvement in test processes. The position requires experience with programming languages like C#, C, or Java, troubleshooting hardware/software/firmware, and completing software projects on schedule. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Recruiting Assistant 3 - Palmdale CA Support the Talent Acquisition (TA) team with recruiting assistance, primarily scheduling candidate interviews, interview logistics, and general Talent Acquisition support. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Embedded Software Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer specializing in Manufacturing Test Engineering for RF Systems. This role involves supporting software for testing Radio Frequency (RF) production hardware, troubleshooting discrepancies, collaborating with various engineering and production teams, and developing/maintaining test procedures and equipment. The position requires experience with programming languages like C#, C, or Java, troubleshooting hardware/software/firmware, and completing software projects on schedule. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Level 4) This role is for a Sr. Principal Engineer (Level 4) at Northrop Grumman, focusing on integration and test engineering for launch vehicles. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field, 6-8 years of experience, and an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance. Responsibilities include leading mechanical integration and electrical testing, developing procedures, documenting discrepancies, and mentoring other engineers. Experience with aerospace standards and digital transformation efforts is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer Embedded Software to support software efforts for testing Radio Frequency (RF) production hardware in a manufacturing environment. The role involves all aspects of test software development, troubleshooting, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and continuous improvement initiatives. Requires a BS/MS in a STEM field, experience with C#, C, Java or Lab Windows CVI, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer (AHT) Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Oklahoma City, OK, working on mission planning systems. This role involves the full software product lifecycle within an Agile Scrum framework, including requirement definition, implementation, testing, integration, and customer support. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and debugging applications, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, setting up environments, creating installers, and supporting software builds and installations. The role also involves defining and developing test approaches, performing testing, resolving technical issues, and interfacing with customers. Experience with C#, Java, Agile methodologies, CI/CD tools, and automated testing is required. A DoD Secret Clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Administrator/Principal Cyber Systems Administrator (AHT) Cyber Systems Administrator role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on installation, configuration, and security of systems, with significant travel and a Top Secret clearance requirement. The role involves hands-on hardware and software work, coordination with remote administrators, and maintaining compliance with security protocols. | — | 0 |
| Staff Technical Services Project Management Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Technical Services Project Manager to join their Digital Engineering Ecosystem team in Melbourne, FL. This role focuses on program execution, integrating and managing program requirements, and supporting administrative functions. The position requires a strong background in project management, data analytics, and digital ecosystem architectures, with a focus on ensuring program success and meeting deadlines. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Property and Asset Management Analyst (Government and Capital) This role is for a Property and Asset Management Analyst at Northrop Grumman, responsible for ensuring compliance with government and company property regulations. The analyst will manage property records, conduct inventories, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve property-related issues. The position requires experience in property management and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff/Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSE) This role focuses on cybersecurity systems engineering for the B-2 program, involving vulnerability assessments, automation of security processes, and ensuring security protections are implemented and verified. It requires deep knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, static code analysis, system vulnerability scans, and RMF package development within a defense context. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Cryptographic Software This role focuses on designing, developing, integrating, and testing embedded cryptographic software for real-time systems within the defense sector. It requires proficiency in C/C++, experience with specific cryptographic libraries and embedded platforms, and a strong understanding of the software lifecycle in an Agile environment. A Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Staff Electronic Warfare (EW) Responsible Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Electronic Warfare (EW) Responsible Engineer in Melbourne, FL to lead the development, integration, and testing of EW subsystems for airborne platforms. The role involves requirements management, performance analysis, trade studies, risk assessment, and collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and customers. The position requires a Secret clearance and experience with RF equipment and system engineering design methods. | — | 0 |
| Associate Configuration Analyst/Configuration Analyst This role is for a Configuration Analyst at Northrop Grumman, responsible for planning and coordinating project documentation, engineering drawings, production specifications, and contract modifications to ensure customer contract requirements are met. The role involves analyzing proposed changes to product design, coordinating modification records, and supporting program configuration and data management requirements. It may be filled at an Associate or Analyst level, requiring a Bachelor's or Master's degree depending on experience, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Level 3 or Level 4 Supply Chain Planning Specialist role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on ensuring timely availability of materials for production. Responsibilities include using MRP and BOMs, forecasting needs, managing inventory levels, and collaborating with various departments and suppliers to optimize the supply chain. Requires experience with ERP systems and MS Office. | — | 0 |
| Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 3 This role is a Program Cost Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing budgets, schedules, and financial analyses for government contracts. It involves setting up cost control systems, monitoring expenditures, performing variance analysis, and preparing reports related to Earned Value Management (EVM). The position requires experience in financial analysis and EVM, with a preference for defense industry experience and knowledge of financial systems and regulations. | — | 0 |
| Supplier Quality Engineering Manager 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineering Manager 2 to lead supplier quality and mission assurance activities. This role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations, overseeing supplier evaluations and corrective actions, and analyzing supplier performance data. The position requires experience with quality management systems, supplier audits, and corrective action processes, with a focus on the aerospace and defense industry. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Management Analyst Logistics Management Analyst supporting LCS Mission Package Design, Engineering, Production and Sustainment (DEP&S) Program. Responsibilities include inventory management, ordering, issuing, shipping, and overall management of classified assets, transportation/supply chain analysis, and maintaining financial and inventory records using systems like R-Supply and NAVSUP. The role also involves working with HAZMAT environments and generating specific government forms. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Liaison (AHT) Staff Engineer Liaison role focused on configuration management and engineering efficiency through data analysis, process improvement, and workflow automation. Requires strong understanding of CM principles and experience with PLM/PDM systems. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Technician 3 Performs a variety of duties assisting mechanical engineers in the development of mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, tests, fabrications, modifications, assemblies and components. Drafts detailed drawings for fabrication. Devices, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies. Sets up and tests complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions. Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications. Requires extensive knowledge of diverse assembly techniques, structural bonding techniques, Composite Layup and Trim, reading engineering drawings, Geometric Positioning and Tolerancing, and assisting in the assembly and integration of Space Vehicle mechanical components. Minimum 4 years of experience in Composite Fabrication and Assembly. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Technician – Level 3 Manufacturing Technician (Level 3) at Northrop Grumman, Clearfield, UT. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, fabricating structural assemblies, performing part-fitting operations, using precision tools, and recommending continuous improvement activities. Requires a High School Diploma/GED, 4+ years of experience in aerospace/manufacturing/military/maintenance, ability to perform physical work, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Experience in aerospace manufacturing and an active Secret clearance are preferred. Salary range: $52,700 - $87,900. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Procurement Analyst This role is for a Sr. Principal Procurement Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing pre-award and post-award subcontract activities, supplier evaluations, and ensuring compliance with government regulations (FAR/DFAR). It requires experience in government purchasing and using MRP systems. | — | 0 |
| 2027 Associate Engineer Electrical / Engineer Electrical This role is for an Associate Engineer Electrical / Engineer Electrical at Northrop Grumman, focusing on Test & Evaluation. Responsibilities include developing and executing system-level test plans, coordinating integrated testing, and performing technical analysis of systems. Requires a STEM degree and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Associate Engineer Software - Cloud & Applications This role involves adapting mobile control station software applications to a cloud environment, building Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and deploying solutions to an Il-5 cloud environment. It includes containerization, instrumentation, integration, security, and system testing within an Agile development process. The position requires experience with infrastructure components, IaC, containerization, microservices, software-defined networking, and a coding/scripting language, with a preference for cloud platform certifications and experience with cloud administration and account management. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Software Engineer Cyber Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on developing and delivering software to meet mission partner requirements within a defense domain. Requires experience with C/C++, Java, Python, Linux/Windows environments, Docker, and Kubernetes, with a preference for DevOps and CI/CD tools. Security clearance is a prerequisite. | — | 0 |
| Precision Electromechanical Assembler 1 - 1st Shift Performs wiring and component installation and hand soldering, disassembling, modifying, reworking or reassembling units using various hand and pneumatic tools. May perform mechanical assembly, cable assembly, component forming and mounting, high reliability assembly. Expected to work with various chemicals and solvents for long periods. Completes part marking and simple continuity checks on work in process and completed units. Works from verbal or written instructions that provide detailed methods and sequence of assembly operations in addition to using wiring diagrams and assembly drawings. | — | 0 |
| Staff Systems Engineer - Site Liaison Engineering Lead Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer - Site Liaison Engineering Lead to serve as the primary technical interface between field operations, cross-functional engineering teams, and customer points of contact. This role involves applying systems thinking to resolve complex field issues, coordinating configuration changes, and driving on-site execution to meet schedule, technical, and safety requirements. Responsibilities include leading change board packages, managing action items, providing technical oversight, and delivering technical briefings. The role requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with significant experience, a Top Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain SAP clearance. Experience supporting avionics, data centers, or communication systems in field environments is essential. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Facilities Representative This role is for a Sr. Principal Facilities Representative at Northrop Grumman, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of facility systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.), managing building automation systems, space planning, and leading facility modification projects. The position requires extensive experience in industrial/commercial facilities operations and maintenance, proficiency with various facility management software, and the ability to obtain a Secret level clearance. | — | 0 |
| Associate Project Management / Project Management Project Management role supporting Production Operations at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing shop floor constraints, part fabrications, schedule management, risk assessment, and change execution. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Procurement Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Procurement Analyst Level 2 to manage pre-award and post-award subcontract activities, including supplier evaluations, onboarding, RFP/RFQ analysis, negotiations, and contract management. The role requires coordination with internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with public laws and regulations, and optimizing processes for efficiency and cost savings. Experience in government procurement and MRP systems is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Systems - DevOps Lead This role is for a DevOps Lead Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on mission engineering software development. The candidate will be responsible for the strategy, design, and execution of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure improvements within a secure environment. Key responsibilities include implementing and maintaining build/deployment pipelines, developing automation scripts, managing software releases, and collaborating with cybersecurity and IT teams. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Senior Principal Systems Engineer Systems Engineer role focused on leading system-level architecture definition and systems engineering activities for advanced aeronautics programs. Requires experience with MBSE, SysML, requirements management, risk management, and trade studies. Clearance required. | — | 0 |