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).
Currently tracking 11 active AI roles, down 13% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $83k–$292k (avg $184k).
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| Engineering Technician 2/3 Engineering Technician responsible for building, integration, testing, and maintenance of communications hardware in lab and field settings. Requires interpreting engineering drawings, building custom cables, and providing technical support to engineers. Requires Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 2 Program Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for managing cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple development projects for a complex program. This role involves strategic planning, proposal development, risk and opportunity management, customer interaction, and team leadership within a defense context. Requires a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| IT Asset Management Analyst - Secret The IT Asset Management Analyst role at Northrop Grumman focuses on managing the full lifecycle of program hardware and software assets within a classified environment. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate inventories, ensuring license compliance, optimizing costs, reducing risks, and supporting audits. The role requires close coordination with various IT and security stakeholders. |
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| Engineer Mission Assurance Engineer Mission Assurance role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on supporting MA activities, developing metrics and data, process improvement, documentation, and cross-team collaboration within a defense manufacturing environment. Requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in engineering, mission assurance, or related fields, with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Precision Electromechanical Assembler 2 (1st Shift) This role involves performing electromechanical assembly, including wiring, component installation, hand soldering, and disassembling/reworking units. It requires working from instructions and diagrams, and potentially with chemicals. Basic qualifications include a High School diploma with additional education/experience, soldering certification or experience, and communication skills. Preferred qualifications include problem-solving, manufacturing experience, and experience with circuit card assemblies. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineering- Project Engineer 2/3 Project Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on systems engineering, change integration, and project management for complex defense systems. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in program management principles. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer - Supplier Management Team Lead Senior Principal Electronics Engineer role focused on Supplier Management Team Lead for communication or payload systems within Northrop Grumman's Avionics Integration Organization. Requires experience with aerospace electronic systems, supplier management, and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Principal Electronics Engineer - Supplier Management Team Lead Staff Principal Electronics Engineer - Supplier Management Team Lead at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing supplier performance for communication or payload systems within aerospace electronic systems. Requires a STEM degree, significant engineering experience, and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer with expertise in RF datalinks, SATCOM, and Communications Networks to serve as the Comms Resiliency Lead. This role involves researching, designing, developing, integrating, and testing electronic systems, maintaining complex RF communications architectures, and providing technical direction for future comms updates. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years of experience, airborne or ground platform integration experience, and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Systems Engineer - Cybersecurity Project Lead Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer - Cybersecurity Project Lead to provide execution leadership, tasking, and direction to a team of Cybersecurity Engineers. The role involves leading the development of Cybersecurity design solutions, coordinating reviews, developing requirements and verification plans, and instructing on agile concepts. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with significant experience, a Top Secret clearance, and experience in full lifecycle Systems Engineering and project leadership. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Systems - Specialty Engineering Lead Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Specialty Engineering Lead at Northrop Grumman, focusing on System Safety, Airworthiness, and EMI/EMC. The role involves leading a team of engineers, developing artifacts, coordinating reviews, and ensuring compliance with requirements. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience in full lifecycle systems engineering. | — | 0 |
| Agile Coach/Lead Scrum Master Northrop Grumman is seeking an Agile Coach/Lead Scrum Master to support national defense programs by ensuring the effectiveness of agile teams through coaching, mentoring, and facilitating lean-agile practices. The role involves supporting teams in adopting agile methodologies, identifying and removing impediments, tracking metrics, and developing other Scrum Masters. Experience with agile at scale frameworks and advanced Scrum Master certifications are essential. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal/Principal Avionics Radar Engineer This role is for a Sr. Principal/Principal Avionics Radar Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on Radar System Principles, Signal Processing, and RF Wave Propagation. Responsibilities include analyzing radar design, supporting flight tests, contributing to proposals, and managing suppliers. Requires a STEM degree and experience with simulations, modeling, and programming, along with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Inspector 4 This role is for an Inspector 4 at Northrop Grumman, focusing on inspecting mechanical, electrical, and structural components for defense systems. The position requires a high school diploma with 6 years of experience in manufacturing/inspecting infrared countermeasure (IRCM) and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Responsibilities include verifying parts meet requirements, interpreting blueprints, maintaining documentation, and communicating defects. | — | 0 |
| Manager Software Engineering (Flight Management System Software Architect) Manager Software Engineering (Flight Management System Software Architect) at Northrop Grumman, focusing on software development for mission applications in defense. Requires expertise in C++, safety-critical systems, aviation software certification (DO-178), and full software lifecycle management. The role involves both functional management (15-20% of time) and direct program responsibilities (80-85% of time), including architecting complex systems and integrating hardware/software. Requires a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer Training Lead Level 4 - Colorado Springs Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer Training Lead to design, deliver, and sustain training for customers and internal students on astrodynamics, satellite operations, and Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO). The role requires a strong background in space mission operations and instructional skills, with a focus on preparing operators for missions across LEO through GEO. A Top Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Windows Systems Administrator - Top Secret Staff Windows Systems Administrator role at Northrop Grumman supporting classified government contracts, focusing on managing and maintaining multi-user computer systems, networks, and enterprise system enhancements in a secure, on-site environment. Requires extensive experience with Windows domain architectures, Active Directory, VMware, and SAN storage, along with a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer - Top Secret Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer with Top Secret clearance to support cyber systems integration and testing within a cyber environment at Beale AFB, CA. Responsibilities include lab infrastructure design, deployment, configuration, management, virtualization, network and security functions, software automation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, avionics system integration, aircraft simulation support, test station operation, cyber networking solutions, documentation, and research into industry trends. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or equivalent, Security+ certification, and a current Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain Special Programs access. | — | 0 |
| Principal Cyber Systems Engineer - Top Secret Principal Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on cybersecurity program documentation, RMF package documentation, cyber requirement decomposition, architecture and design of cybersecurity requirements, and providing security considerations to inform systems engineering efforts. Requires a Top Secret clearance and Security+ certification. | — | 0 |
| Computer Systems Analyst - Linux Northrop Grumman is seeking a Computer Systems Analyst - Linux to support information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts. Responsibilities include installing, upgrading, patching, and troubleshooting Linux systems, managing file systems, providing backup and recovery services, and assisting with testing. The role also involves maintaining security audit and logging information, preparing documentation for Cybersecurity, and supporting ticketing systems. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal / Principal Flight Test Technician (A&P Required) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Flight Test Technician in Mojave, CA. The role involves performing production and flight line testing and maintenance, including pre and post-flight inspections, refueling, aircraft towing, and repairs. Responsibilities include testing, rework, repair of mechanical systems, working with engineering on critical components, and troubleshooting complex equipment. Requires an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license, a Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain SAP clearance. Experience with wire harness building, structures, and interpreting technical documents is necessary. | — | 0 |
| Director 2 Strategic Cost Management This role is for a Director of Strategic Cost Management at Northrop Grumman, responsible for establishing a Cost Management Office to improve efficiency, affordability, and competitiveness. The role involves developing cost-reduction roadmaps, identifying initiatives, providing cost transparency, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement cost-optimization solutions. It requires financial leadership experience and the ability to navigate cross-functionally. | — | 0 |
| Principal Digital Engineer or Sr. Principal Digital Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Digital Engineer or Sr. Principal Digital Engineer to join their Software and Digital Technologies Organization. The role involves designing, verifying, simulating, and testing FPGAs, utilizing modeling and simulation tools, developing test plans, and adhering to coding standards. Responsibilities include creating engineering change orders, performing analysis, supporting systems integration, leading on-site testing, and managing design constraints. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field, 5+ years of experience with VHDL, and experience with schematic and programmable logic tools. A Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist This role is for a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing and forecasting material costs, budgets, and schedules for assigned programs. The specialist will analyze lead times, monitor supplier capacity, and support proposal activities, requiring experience in ERP systems and potentially federal/defense contracting. The role is within the defense domain and is not AI-related. | — | 0 |
| PC Network Support Technician 2 - Secret This role is for a PC Network Support Technician 2 at Northrop Grumman, requiring a Secret clearance. Responsibilities include managing support tickets, relocating and installing/configuring workstations, basic diagnostics, resolving technical issues for internal customers, managing user accounts in Active Directory, assisting with security paperwork for classified data, maintaining inventory records, and lifting equipment. Requires a High School diploma and 2 years of experience or an Associate's degree, a Security+ certification or higher, and a current US Government Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance and access to Special Programs. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 1 Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 1 role at Northrop Grumman, supporting shop floor operations, maintaining raw materials and parts in SAP and MES systems, and managing advanced purchase requests, transportation requests, and goods issue/receipts. Requires a High School Diploma, ability to obtain forklift certification and a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Subcontracts 2 Manager of Subcontracts 2 role at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading a team of Subcontract Specialists in managing cost, schedule, and performance of subcontracts. The role involves all phases of subcontract management from initiation to execution, collaboration with various departments, supplier evaluation, risk management, and team leadership. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or equivalent, SAP experience, and a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Cost and Control Analyst This role is for a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman. The analyst will support the Navigation & Cockpit Systems (NACS) Business Unit, reporting to the Business Manager of Rates and Budgets/Resource Planning. Responsibilities include providing financial support and analysis to program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs), and business managers. This involves preparing budgets and schedules, assisting with financial analysis like funding profiles, sales outlook, cash forecasting, and variance analysis. The role also requires ensuring budgets are within agreed parameters and government cost control guidelines, maintaining expenditure records, projecting expenditures, and requesting funding. Additionally, the analyst will support audits, planning activities (Annual Operating Plan, Resource Plan, Long-Range Strategic Plan), and prepare financial input for internal reports. Processing invoices and monitoring capital/NCTA investments are also part of the duties, along with identifying risks and opportunities and providing recommendations. Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or a Master's with 3 years, or 9 years of applied experience. Experience with financial systems, cost performance reporting, and advanced Excel is required. Preferred qualifications include a degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, experience with Cognos Planning, Tableau, SAP, and Earned Value management concepts. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Security Analyst This role focuses on developing and administering security programs for classified materials, documents, and equipment within a defense contractor. It involves ensuring compliance with federal security regulations, managing program security across various functions (PHYSEC, COMSEC, PERSEC, etc.), handling classified material accountability, conducting security education and audits, and investigating security violations. The role requires managing personnel security clearances and SAP accesses, generating Program Access Request (PAR) packages, and maintaining liaison with government agencies and internal stakeholders. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (Integration & Test) This role is for a Systems Engineer focused on Integration & Test for complex electronics systems in defense applications. Responsibilities include generating and executing test plans, procedures, and automation, troubleshooting hardware/software/firmware issues, and ensuring systems function correctly from design through installation. The role requires experience in systems engineering and a strong understanding of the product lifecycle, with a focus on testing and evaluation within a regulated defense environment. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Agile Product Owner – Sys Engr Support PO (26-307) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Agile Product Owner to support the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program within the Missile Defense System. This role involves overseeing a team that delivers Agile methodologies and Earned-Value management support to Systems Engineering and Verification (SE&V). Responsibilities include managing process activities, ensuring steady Agile delivery, clear cost tracking, effective talent acquisition, and data-driven insights, allowing Systems Engineering teams to focus on technical work. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with Agile, earned value, and team leadership. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Mission Assurance Engineer – Safety & Reliability PO (26-305) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Mission Assurance Engineer – Safety & Reliability Product Owner to lead a team responsible for system and software safety and RAM (reliability, availability, and maintainability) functions for the C2BMC program. This role involves overseeing team efforts, planning, monitoring deliverables, and managing obstacles, requiring a Secret security clearance and experience in proposal generation and understanding of C2BMC safety and RAM requirements. | — | 0 |
| Staff Systems Architect Engineer – Solutions Architect PO (26-304) Staff Systems Architect Engineer – Solutions Architect Product Owner for the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program, a key component of the Missile Defense System. This role involves defining operational, physical, functional, and technical architectures, owning the architecture backlog, prioritizing capability delivery, and ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations. Responsibilities include architecting missile defense command-and-control and battle management systems, translating mission needs into hardware-software solutions, analyzing requirements, and producing system models and interface documents. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience (or equivalent), IAT Level II or higher DoD 8140 certification, and an active Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer / User Experience Applications Software Engineer focused on User Experience Applications within a defense company, involving full SDLC, Agile methodologies, Java EE, SOA, and GUI development. Requires a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Specialist Supply Chain Specialist role at Northrop Grumman supporting critical Defence aviation programs. Responsibilities include managing inventory, tracking assets, supporting lifecycle activities, troubleshooting supply chain issues, and providing performance updates. Requires Australian citizenship and ability to obtain NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Experience in supply chain, logistics, or inventory management is needed. | — | 0 |
| Principal Project Management Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Project Manager to support complex engineering programs in Buffalo, NY. This role involves supporting Program Managers and Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) across various program phases, including proposal support, execution, and closeout. Responsibilities include tracking scope, developing schedules, managing risks, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and supporting customer reviews. The ideal candidate will have experience with government contracts, project management tools, and potentially Earned Value Management (EVM). | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer/ Principal Systems Engineer - Project Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on engineering leadership, analysis, and execution support for the development of innovative systems, with emphasis on change and technical integration, program costs, and schedules. Requires a STEM degree, experience in program/project management, and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Material Processor/Receiving This role is for a Material Processor/Receiving position at Northrop Grumman. The responsibilities include performing manual and clerical receiving duties, using computer systems for tracking and reporting, preparing materials for storage, and maintaining inventory. Experience with SAP and forklift operation is preferred. A Secret level clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Space Engineer/Principal Engineer Systems Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer to work on space systems. The role involves systems design, modeling & simulation, or integration & test, focusing on developing, designing, producing, and sustaining optimized product lines. Responsibilities include creating MBSE products, developing functional algorithms, performing analysis, and supporting integration and testing of space systems. Requires a BS/MS degree in a relevant engineering field and a Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Space Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to support their Space Systems organization. The role involves Systems Design, Modeling & Simulation, or Integration & Test, focusing on developing, integrating, and deploying space systems. Responsibilities include creating system models, developing functional algorithms, performing analysis, and executing test plans. Requires a BS degree in a technical field and experience with signal processing and algorithm development, along with a Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Mgr Project Management 1 Deployment Operations Managerial role focused on deployment operations and product ownership for a defense systems product team, involving leadership of field service engineers, strategic planning, customer interaction, and cost account management. The role requires managing hardware and software rollouts, personnel relocations, and adherence to mobility processes, with a strong emphasis on project management and team leadership within a defense context. | — | 0 |
| Contracts Manager Contracts Manager role supporting Defence sustainment programs, focusing on contract management, performance, and compliance. Requires experience in Defence contracts, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong emphasis on ASDEFCON and complex contract changes. | — | 0 |
| Space Staff Engineer Systems Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer with expertise in Systems Design, Modeling & Simulation, or Integration & Test for their Space Systems organization. The role involves developing and refining system models, creating specifications, performing analysis, and potentially developing physics-based models and algorithms. Experience with MATLAB, Python, DOORS, and test automation frameworks is required. A Top Secret security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Engineer Level 3/4 Electrical Engineer at Northrop Grumman supporting Department of Defense projects, focusing on design engineering for Command and Control systems, including radios, networks, antennas, and power equipment. Responsibilities include cable harness design, power analysis, and creating interconnect diagrams, with additional tasks in research, development, design, and testing of electrical components and systems. | — | 0 |
| Programs Director Northrop Grumman is seeking a Programs Director to lead a classified portfolio of programs with P&L responsibilities. The role involves building partnerships, managing program execution (cost, schedule, technical performance), resource allocation, employee engagement, customer relationship cultivation, business strategy development, and contract negotiation. Requires a Bachelor's degree, P&L experience, proposal/capture leadership, experience leading US Government programs, and an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer - Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Reliability Engineer to perform System Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) Engineering Analysis. The role involves establishing, monitoring, and verifying R&M performance requirements, conducting R&M allocations and predictions, FMECA, BIT analysis, mission reliability analysis, and supporting issue investigations. Experience with FTA, FRACAS, maintainability demonstrations, HALT, RGT, and ESS is required. The engineer will collaborate with IPTs and suppliers, develop reliability engineering programs, and potentially create mathematical models for failure risk assessment. | — | 0 |
| Staff Chief Engineer Staff Chief Engineer for the Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) program, focusing on ground-based system development, deployment, and management of engineering activities to meet milestones and mitigate technical risks within an Integrated Master Schedule. Requires experience in ground radar systems, integration, and testing, with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Contract Administrator Principal Contract Administrator role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on administering, extending, negotiating, and terminating contracts. The role involves acting as the primary interface with customers for contractual issues, supporting proposal preparation, and reviewing terms and conditions to identify and mitigate risks. Requires experience with commercial and government contracting, FAR/DFARs, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal BIT Systems Engineer / Senior Principal BIT Systems Engineer This role is for a Principal/Senior Principal BIT Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on Built-In-Test (BIT) systems for MLSS business units. The engineer will apply systems engineering knowledge to ensure BIT functions operate effectively, derive BIT requirements, design fault detection modes, evaluate modeling and analysis, understand sensor hardware, lead software development (C++/Python), define system performance requirements, verify embedded BIT implementation, produce documentation, and engage in system integration and testing. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with MATLAB, C/C++ code review, and sensor simulations for RF sensors (RADAR, SIGINT, EW). | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist to manage the subcontract acquisition process, including proposal evaluation, negotiation, and post-award administration. The role involves supporting cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with company policies and public law requirements. | — | 0 |