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 +75% change versus the prior 30 days (12 → 21).
| Title | Stage | AI score |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Mechanical Engineer/Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer to support the design of military avionics, including inertial navigation and measurement systems. The role involves CAD modeling, simulation, testing, and lifecycle sustainment for various defense platforms. Requires a STEM degree, experience in mechanical design, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Project Management 2 Manager Project Management 2 for Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector, supporting weapon system fielding. Responsibilities include leading Integrated Program Teams (IPT), cultivating customer relationships, managing program performance, resource allocation, and supplier management. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or a Master's with 6 years, including project/program management, engineering, or business functions, experience with EVMS/IMP/IMS, and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Supplier Quality Manager 1 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager 1 to ensure supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance. This role involves collaborating with program quality leadership, supporting development activities, conducting supplier assessments, managing nonconforming materials, and ensuring data-driven supplier surveillance plans. The manager will also participate in supplier performance reviews, ensure audit adequacy, assist suppliers in resolving significant issues, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to drive corrective actions and maintain commitments. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 7+ years, experience with engineering/manufacturing/supply chain/quality, knowledge of metrics and data integrity, proficiency in SAP/MS Office/SharePoint, configuration management experience, CAD modeling/simulation experience, QMS & Process Audits experience, and Root Cause and Corrective Action experience. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Mechanical Engineer Staff Mechanical Engineer to support the development, build, and test validation of ruggedized electronic equipment for military applications. Responsibilities include leading engineering teams, managing schedule and budget, solving technical problems, and contributing to knowledge transfer. Requires expertise in areas like thermal analysis, structural analysis, microelectronics design, or opto-mechanical design, applied across the product life cycle. Experience with CAD tools and leading teams is essential. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer /Principal Systems Engineer Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on developing, integrating, testing, and analyzing complex virtual representations of systems and environments. Responsibilities include developing simulation code, designing system models, performing mission-level operational analysis using system of systems modeling and agent-based simulation, and applying knowledge in EOIR, optics, RF systems, algorithms, detection, and tracking. Requires a STEM degree and experience with MBSE concepts, simulation tools, and programming languages like MATLAB, C++, Python. Security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| (DoD SkillBridge) Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer - level 3 or 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer for their Space Sector in Dulles, VA, as part of the DoD SkillBridge program. This role involves designing, analyzing, and tuning spacecraft control loops, guidance solutions for rendezvous and proximity operations, and sequential filters. The engineer will also develop simulation models for various sensors and actuators, and perform analysis for early design phase concept development. The position requires a security clearance (SCI) and is 100% onsite. | — | 0 |
| Director 2 Engineering and Chief Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Director 2 Engineering and Chief Engineer to manage a multi-disciplinary engineering team, focusing on technical performance and oversight for a classified program. Responsibilities include ensuring engineering process adherence, managing roadmaps for build-to-print capabilities and large-scale automation, providing R&D prototyping oversight, staffing, proposal development, and maintaining design authority for complex structural assemblies. The role requires strong leadership, architecting, and communication skills, with technical depth in aircraft fabrication and assembly, particularly composites. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer to support the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3. This role involves extensive travel to Wallops Island, VA, and requires hands-on system integration, testing, installation, checkout, operational maintenance, software testing, troubleshooting, repair, and field-logistics support for electronic-attack systems. The position requires a Secret clearance and involves working directly with customers in a field environment. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to lead teams and perform technical work in mission modeling, simulation, and analysis. The role involves developing system models, writing simulation code, performing operational analysis using system of systems modeling and agent-based simulation, and applying knowledge of EOIR, optics, RF systems, algorithms, detection, and tracking. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, proficiency in systems engineering concepts and tools, and programming/scripting languages. Security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Engineer/ Principal Software Engineer - 18943 Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on SW development, system architecture design, agile development, and automated testing procedures within the Digital Ecosystem EMAS organization. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with Agile, Atlassian Suite, React, and MBSE concepts. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Electronics (Project Talon) Staff Electronics Engineer for Northrop Grumman's Project Talon, focusing on designing and leading mission systems technical baselines (subsystems, components, software) to meet platform requirements. The role involves trade studies, analysis, modeling & simulation, risk management, and customer engagement within a defense context, requiring a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 3 This role is for a Program Cost Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, responsible for managing budgets, schedules, and financial analyses for contracts. It involves setting up cost control systems, monitoring expenditures, preparing financial reports, and performing Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks. The position requires experience in financial analysis and reporting, with preferred qualifications including defense industry experience and specific financial software knowledge. | — | 0 |
| Staff Software Embedded Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, operate, and maintain software and firmware components for engineering applications and products within the RF Business Unit. The role involves the full software development life cycle, working with embedded systems running Linux or VxWorks, and requires C++ and scripting language proficiency, along with familiarity with Agile methodologies and version control systems. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Guidance Navigation Control Engineer (TS Cleared) - Dulles VA Northrop Grumman is seeking Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) engineers to design, build, and test spacecraft subsystems. Responsibilities include designing and tuning control loops and filters, developing and testing flight algorithms, performing performance analysis using simulations, and supporting early design phase concept development. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and an active Top Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Engineering Manager 1 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager 1 for their EGSE group in Chandler, AZ. This role involves managing a team of electrical engineers responsible for the design, test, and sustainment of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and test support equipment hardware used in vehicle integration and launch. Responsibilities include technical leadership, career development, process improvement, and ensuring adherence to engineering standards and safety protocols. The role also involves data analysis for system performance trends and problem-solving for technical, schedule, and cost challenges. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer 3– Cyber Tools Engr (ESS) (26-309) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer with expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining security policies and deployments for Trellix Endpoint Security Suite. The role involves large-scale deployments, upgrades, patching, optimization, troubleshooting, and developing technical documentation. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience, IAT Level II certification, and an active Secret security clearance. Experience with Trellix ePO, ENS, Windows/Linux administration, and scripting is essential. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Propulsion Engineer - Rocket Center WV Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Propulsion Engineers to support project objectives by performing design, analysis, fabrication, and/or test activities. The role involves selecting analytical data, defining problems mathematically, and evaluating designs with technical groups. Candidates will document activities, develop design concepts, and make recommendations for improvements. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required, along with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Human Resources Business Partner Manager - Level 2 This role is for a Human Resources Business Partner Manager at Northrop Grumman. The primary responsibilities include partnering with HR leadership to drive strategic human capital plans, providing HR guidance on various HR functions, identifying organizational trends and risks, and leading HR projects. The role requires strong consulting, data analytics, and project management skills, with a focus on influencing and coaching senior management. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR with significant professional experience is required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Systems Test / Principal Engineer Systems Test Engineer for the Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) program, focusing on end-to-end system testing, software testing, fault detection/isolation/recovery, and test automation. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience in developing and executing test plans and procedures. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Engineer Electrical Senior Principal Engineer Electrical at Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, focusing on testing in the IT&L environment for space systems. Responsibilities include synthesizing customer needs into test solutions, leading subsystem understanding (Telemetry, Tracking, Commanding, Command & Data Handling), utilizing test infrastructure, collaborating across disciplines, troubleshooting HW/SW issues, generating test products and automated scripts, and adhering to integration and test procedures for space vehicles. Requires experience with Integration and Test campaigns, test script development, leading technical teams, and an active DoD Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Systems - Level 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 4 in Chandler, AZ to support the Next Generation Launch Equipment (NGLE) program. The role involves MBSE (Cameo) and DOORS support, working in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment, interfacing with program management and customers, aligning digital engineering capabilities with engineering tasks, and preparing materials for critical reviews. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years of experience (or Master's with 6, or PhD with 4), US Citizenship, and an interim Secret security clearance. Experience with MBSE (Cameo) and DOORS is essential. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Software Engineer – SW Engr Product Owner (26-306) This role is for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer / Product Owner on the C2BMC program, which supports missile defense systems for the U.S. President and combatant commanders. The individual will collaborate with a software development team to deliver solutions, define the product vision, roadmap, and backlog, and understand customer needs to prioritize features for successful product releases. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Software Engineer (Active Secret Clearance Required) Staff Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting Aeronautics Systems sector. Focuses on software development, test, integration, and DevOps for sustainment and modernization programs. Requires experience with safety-critical embedded real-time software, various programming languages (C, C++, Python), and software development lifecycle phases. Active Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Welding Manufacturing Engineer/Principal Welding Manufacturing Engineer This role focuses on welding and fabrication processes for marine propulsion and power generation systems. Responsibilities include developing and improving manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures, optimizing welding procedures, evaluating existing systems for cost reduction and sustainability, developing process flows, and collaborating with design engineering. The role also involves leading qualification and certification of welding processes and personnel. It is not AI/ML related. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Process Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations by developing, optimizing, and sustaining production processes. This role involves leading root cause investigations, implementing process improvements, authoring work instructions, and supporting the design and deployment of manufacturing tooling and equipment. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in a complex manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Software Application Admin. This role is for a Sr. Principal Software Application Admin at Northrop Grumman, supporting classified programs. The primary responsibilities include deploying, researching, supporting, customizing, and maintaining software applications used by Software and Systems Engineering. This involves troubleshooting, configuring, upgrading, patching, and maintaining databases like Primavera, deploying and administering commercial and open-source software, implementing configuration management, and server configuration. The role also involves researching, designing, developing, or modifying enterprise-wide systems and application software, coordinating with Product Owners, participating in Agile development, evaluating system interfaces, and documenting testing and maintenance. A Secret clearance and a 8140 security certification are required. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Pricing Analyst Rolling Meadows IL Associate Pricing Analyst role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on developing proposals, preparing cost and pricing data packages, and supporting audits and negotiations. Requires a degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Experience in pricing, finance, and data analytics is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Sr Staff Technical Services Project Management (Level 6) Senior Staff Technical Services Project Manager (Level 6) at Northrop Grumman's Space Sector. This role serves as the Operations Program Manager (OPM), acting as the primary interface between the program office, customer, and factory leadership. Responsibilities include leading operations activities, managing cost, quality, and schedule, supporting proposal efforts, developing forecasts, managing the operations EAC, budget, EVM reporting, and maintaining an integrated master schedule. The role requires experience in operations or program management, manufacturing systems, and Earned Value Management (EVM). | — | 0 |
| Logistics Support 3 Logistics Support role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing spares, tools, test equipment, and inventory within the supply chain and manufacturing process. Responsibilities include preparing documentation, managing stock, transacting inventory in ERP systems, and handling material movement. Requires a High School diploma, 4+ years of experience in logistics or related fields, forklift experience, and an active Interim or Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Systems Systems Engineer (Level 4) at Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ, focusing on technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost, risk, and supportability analyses for total systems throughout their lifecycle. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, active Secret clearance, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include managing system requirements, interface definitions, verification databases, and supporting trade studies and system design. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Management Analyst - Level 3 Logistics Management Analyst responsible for provisioning and developing logistics product data, including understanding maintenance concepts, engineering drawings, and military supply procedures for defense programs. Requires a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Management Analyst - Level 4 This role is for a Logistics Management Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on ensuring provisioning requirements are met for programs. The analyst will work with various teams to develop logistics product data, understand provisioning, engineering drawings, and maintenance concepts. Experience with PowerLog-J, DLIS data submission, RPSTL, and ILS elements is required. A Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or equivalent is needed, along with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Production Planner and Scheduler 2 Production Planner and Scheduler at Northrop Grumman, responsible for coordinating production schedules, ensuring material availability, and advising management on operations status. Requires experience with MRP systems, capacity planning, and ERP software like Costpoint and MS Excel. The role involves close collaboration with various internal departments to manage product movement and support high-rate production demands. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Active Secret) Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (Level 3 or 4) with experience in C/C++ programming within an RTOS environment. The role involves designing, developing, integrating, testing, and debugging software solutions for embedded and real-time systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in an Agile environment. Requires an active Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer 1 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer 1 to support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor on the System Performance and Analysis - Data Analysis and Tools Team. This role involves providing technical contributions and guidance to modeling and simulation products for the design and development of GWS capabilities for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The position requires experience with software languages like Python, MATLAB, Git, and Bitbucket, understanding of software development frameworks such as Agile, and the ability to analyze and decompose technical problems. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Propulsion Level 2 Engineer responsible for the analysis, design, or test of propulsion systems, including materials, structural components, and control systems for launch vehicles, missile systems, and space mission systems. This role involves maintaining technical data packages, supporting material review boards, establishing bills of materials, defining key characteristics, reviewing manufacturing instructions, supporting customer and vendor interchanges, and providing technical support to subcontractors. The engineer will also conduct failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective actions, review test data, and perform Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA). The role transitions products from development to production. | — | 0 |
| Program and Planning Scheduling Analyst - Level 3 or 4 This role is for a Program and Planning Scheduling Analyst at Northrop Grumman, responsible for preparing, developing, and coordinating the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for multiple programs. The analyst will implement scheduling best practices, conduct schedule analysis, provide status reporting, and interface with various teams and leadership. Experience with scheduling software and Earned Value Management (EVM) is required, along with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Configuration Analyst / Principal Configuration Analyst Configuration Analyst role at Northrop Grumman focused on managing project documentation, engineering drawings, production specifications, and contract modifications. Responsibilities include facilitating change boards, maintaining configuration libraries, administering change processes, managing contract and supplier data requirements, and performing Data Transfer Authority functions in classified areas. Requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, along with an active DoD Interim Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Test Conductor Associate Test Conductor (Level 1) at Northrop Grumman, supporting test planning, coordination, execution, and data analysis for aerospace systems. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, a SECRET clearance with ability to obtain TOP SECRET, and flexibility in shifts. Responsibilities include assisting with test requirements, developing test plans, coordinating equipment and personnel, troubleshooting, and participating in post-test evaluation. | — | 0 |
| Proposal Analyst – Level 2 Proposal Analyst role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on planning, developing, reviewing, and submitting proposals that represent company strategy and meet RFP requirements. The role involves collaborating with teams to compile cost, schedule, and technical elements, and supporting proposal activities for sector priority win pursuits. Requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Project. A U.S. Government Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Proposal Analyst - Level 3 Proposal Analyst for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, focusing on supporting proposal operations for defense contracts. Responsibilities include planning, developing, reviewing, and submitting proposals, collaborating with teams on cost, schedule, and technical elements, and analyzing historical data to develop cost models. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, strong communication and analytical skills, experience with RFPs, and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 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 significant experience in government purchasing and subcontracting, with a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Control Account Project Manager This role is a Control Account Project Manager supporting systems at Northrop Grumman. The primary responsibilities involve establishing budgetary baselines, managing and reporting earned value metrics, forecasting labor, managing integrated master schedules, assessing project risks, and preparing proposals and reporting artifacts. The role requires experience with cost plus and firm fixed price contracts, earned value management, Agile methodologies, and Microsoft Project. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal/ Sr. Principal Engineer Mechanical Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer to support the development, build, and test validation of ruggedized electronic equipment for military applications. The role involves working within the Hardware Engineering organization, supporting the product life cycle from requirements analysis to environmental testing. Key responsibilities include leading engineering teams, managing schedule and budget, solving technical problems with innovative solutions, and contributing to the organization's knowledge base. Expertise is required in areas such as advanced thermal analysis, structural analysis, microelectronics design, aircraft modification design, or opto-mechanical design. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineer to support the development, build, and test validation of ruggedized electronic equipment for military applications. The role involves hardware design, analysis, documentation, and integration of electro-mechanical systems across all phases of the product life cycle, including requirements analysis, concept definition, detailed design, production, and environmental test. Responsibilities include presenting designs, generating drawings, providing factory/supplier support, and contributing to knowledge transfer and process improvement. | — | 0 |
| 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 |
| Principal/ Sr. Principal Engineering Design Seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Design Engineer with experience in PCB layout, fabrication, and manufacturing, utilizing tools like Cadence Allegro. The role involves creating engineering drawings, calculating layer stack-ups, and ensuring designs meet industry and military specifications. Requires a STEM degree and a security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software/Principal Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer to design, develop, operate, and maintain software and firmware components for integrated systems within the Targeting Business Unit. The role involves full software development lifecycle experience, working with Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices in a defense sector context. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join their team in Rolling Meadows, IL. This role involves designing, developing, operating, and maintaining software and firmware components for engineering, scientific, and manufacturing requirements within the Targeting Business Unit. The position requires experience with the full software development life cycle, C++ programming, embedded software development on Linux or VxWorks, and familiarity with Agile methodologies and version control systems. A security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineering Manager 2 Systems Engineering Manager responsible for leading an Integration & Test Engineering team within the Electronic Warfare business unit. The role involves both functional oversight of 10-15 engineers and direct technical program work, focusing on system-level testing processes, innovation in test methods, and lab operations. Responsibilities include guiding teams on cost, schedule, and technical quality, proposal support, staffing, employee development, and collaboration with talent acquisition. The role also supports initiatives like MBSE and Agile implementation. | — | 0 |