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, with 1717 new openings in the last 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).
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| Manager Structural Analysis 2 - (3/10 shift) Manager of Structural Analysis for aircraft structures at Northrop Grumman, requiring a Secret clearance and experience in leadership and structural analysis of military aircraft. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel ILS Manager Programs 3 -18927 This role is for an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager for the Sentinel program at Northrop Grumman. The manager will oversee maintenance planning, supply support, packaging, handling, storage, transportation (PHS&T), and technical orders. They will integrate with design and engineering teams to influence design for supportability and reduce sustainment costs. Responsibilities include ensuring program compliance with regulations, managing ILS plans, establishing supply support systems, planning for deployment and sustainment, delivering logistics products, overseeing technical order development, and briefing stakeholders. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in product support functional areas and an active Secret security clearance. Experience in regulated environments is implied by the defense domain and clearance requirements. |
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| 2026 Associate Cost Estimating Analyst - Remote This role is for an Associate Cost Estimating Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on interpreting customer requirements, collecting cost data, selecting pricing methods, and performing cost analysis for proposals. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. It involves identifying and evaluating risks in cost estimates and ensuring TINA compliance. | — | 0 |
| Security Coordinator 3 Security Coordinator role at Northrop Grumman supporting classified programs, requiring a Secret security clearance and involving compliance with company and government regulations. Responsibilities include training, access control, safeguarding materials, and processing security clearances. | — | 0 |
| SCA Elec Tech Maintenance 1 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an SCA Electronic Maintenance Tech 1 to join their team in Warner Robins, GA. This role is responsible for the repair, modification, and maintenance of electronic equipment and Electronic Warfare systems, including troubleshooting to component level and performing routine preventative maintenance on special test equipment. The position requires an Associate's Degree in Electronics or equivalent military experience, with 3+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with test equipment like Oscilloscopes and DMMs. Must be able to work second shift and obtain a Secret US Government clearance. | — | 0 |
| Capital Administrator - Level 3 or Level 4 This role is a Capital Administrator for the space systems sector, responsible for managing capital projects, ensuring compliance with procedures, and forecasting expenditures. It involves using SAP and MS Office, collaborating with project leads, and supporting audits. The role is not directly AI/ML related. | — | 0 |
| Verification and Validation Engineer This role is for a Verification & Validation Engineer at Northrop Grumman UK, focusing on ensuring the performance, safety, and compliance of software and hardware products within the UK Defence business. The engineer will be involved in planning, executing, and reporting on V&V activities, contributing to project artifacts, and managing defect resolution. The role requires experience in systems engineering lifecycles, V&V processes aligned with defense standards, and the ability to supervise junior engineers. Experience in safety-critical or regulated environments is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - CSIL Lab Operations Manager 2 (1848-3) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Lab Operations Manager 2 to oversee the Sentinel Command and Launch Systems Integration Lab (CSIL). The role involves managing teams, developing lab capabilities, planning operations, and ensuring integration and testing activities. The position requires technical knowledge in lab integration, test, and network administration, with a focus on managing projects, budgets, and compliance. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Contract Order Administrator 2 This role is for a Contract Order Administrator responsible for entering contractual data into SAP for the Mission Systems Sector. It involves reviewing contractual documents, compiling data, preparing reports, validating data, and investigating discrepancies. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and experience with SAP or similar ERP systems. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Electronics Engineer - Rolling Meadows IL Associate Electronics Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on troubleshooting sensors and test equipment, supporting production, analyzing test failures, and identifying improvements. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Technician 1 or 2 Engineering Technician role at Northrop Grumman supporting materials and materials systems testing, fabrication, and assembly in a production, workshop, or laboratory environment. Responsibilities include operating machinery, fabricating fixtures, performing maintenance, managing inventory, and assisting with test and measurement duties. Requires a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal HR Business Partner - Palmdale CA Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal HR Business Partner to support the Manufacturing and Operations HR Organization. The role involves partnering with engineering leaders to develop and implement HR strategies, manage HR projects, drive talent and performance management, and foster a supportive work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with experience in HR disciplines and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Security Analyst - Level 2/3 This role focuses on ensuring compliance with federal security regulations for company operations, managing program security, and investigating security violations. It involves obtaining interpretations from government agencies, preparing manuals, conducting security education, and overseeing audits. The position requires a Secret security clearance and familiarity with industrial security programs. | — | 0 |
| Test Technician 2 / 3 Test Technician for medium caliber weapon systems, involving execution of test plans, data reduction, and reporting in a munitions test environment. Requires mechanical/electrical aptitude and experience with gun assembly or similar. | — | 0 |
| Associate Industrial Security Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Industrial Security Analyst to develop and administer security programs for classified materials, documents, and equipment. Responsibilities include managing SAP lifecycle activities, processing access requests, conducting indoctrinations, managing visit controls, operating within secure facilities, and supporting program protection. Requires a Bachelor's degree or 4 years of security experience, U.S. citizenship, and an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret and SAP/SCI approvals. | — | 0 |
| Staff Facility Electrical Design Engineer - 17640 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineering Technical Lead for the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role involves system and equipment design for facility power systems, supporting electrical power generation, conversion, distribution, and circuit protection for ground systems. Responsibilities include electrical system analysis, test procedures, power architectures, and coordinating with integration teams. Research, evaluation, and systems integration in electrical or electro-mechanical systems may also be performed. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with significant experience, a Secret clearance, and knowledge of power system design software and industry codes. | — | 0 |
| Principal Mechanical Engineer Principal Mechanical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on the design, development, integration, and testing of precision electro-mechanical assemblies for defense platforms. Responsibilities include analyzing systems, recommending design changes, interpreting engineering drawings, establishing design concepts, and managing project milestones. Requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 5 years of experience or equivalent advanced degree, CAD proficiency, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| BACN E-11A SCA Aircraft Mechanic 1 - Secret / Interim Secret Northrop Grumman is seeking entry-level aircraft mechanics/technicians for the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program. The role involves performing aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, fault isolation, and repair on E-11A aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications and FAA regulations. Requires a Secret clearance and willingness to travel domestically and internationally. | — | 0 |
| Manager Manufacturing Engineering 2 - Fabrication Manager of Manufacturing Engineering for Propulsion and Power Generation machinery product lines, focusing on welding and fabrication. Responsibilities include production support, process optimization, continuous improvement, technical oversight, and team management. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Survivability - Mission Integration (CA or FL) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Survivability Engineer - Mission Integration to lead an interdisciplinary team in developing Electronic Warfare subsystems for developmental programs. Responsibilities include technical management of partners, requirements development, system integration, and testing of HW/SW subsystems. The role requires expertise in electromagnetics, RF/EW applications, and algorithm development, with a strong emphasis on system engineering and supplier management. A Top Secret SCI clearance with Special Program Access is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Material Process Engineering Manager 2 - 18821 This role manages a team of Material Process Engineers for the Sentinel program, focusing on COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) part integration, supplier evaluation, risk mitigation, and ensuring compliance with various engineering standards and program requirements within a defense context. The role involves team leadership, performance management, and technical oversight of COTS component selection and integration. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Survivability - Software Integration (CA or FL) Staff Engineer focused on Software Integration for Electronic Warfare subsystems, involving requirements development, collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, and integration of avionics and mission subsystems for airborne platforms. Requires experience in RF/EW applications, digital signal processing, and system engineering methods. | — | 0 |
| Work Instruction Technical Writer/Editor - Engineering Technician Level 3 or Level 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Work Instruction Technical Writer/Editor for their Space Sector in Chandler, AZ. The role involves editing, formatting, and maintaining work packages and electronic work instructions, supporting engineering teams, managing documentation databases, and authoring existing paperwork instructions into a digital environment. Experience with MES, JIRA, and Tableau is preferred. A U.S. Government Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Survivability - Hardware Integration (CA or FL) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Survivability Engineer with expertise in hardware integration for developmental programs. The role involves requirements development, system design, supplier management, and testing of electrical components and systems, particularly in the RF spectrum for airborne platforms. Requires a Top Secret SCI clearance with SAP access. | — | 0 |
| System Administrator Level 3 This role is for a Principal System Administrator responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of a 24/7 IT system team, ensuring availability, performance, and reliability. Responsibilities include overseeing incident management, scheduling, troubleshooting, installing and configuring Windows and Linux VMs, maintaining virtual environments, managing user accounts and permissions, and supporting DevOps software integration. The role requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI indoctrination and experience in IT Service Management, Linux/Windows administration, and virtual environments. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Program Control Analyst (Level 3) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis for program requirements. This role involves Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks, including establishing work breakdown structures, maintaining performance criteria, estimating costs to complete, and supporting reporting requirements. Responsibilities include financial system usage, variance analysis, budget baseline development, and cost/schedule integration, utilizing tools like MPM, SAP, and wInsight. | — | 0 |
| Principal Material Cost Analyst Principal Material Cost Analyst (Level 3) at Northrop Grumman, San Diego, CA. Focuses on Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and financial reporting for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs), ensuring compliance with DOD EVMS guidelines. Responsibilities include preparing month-end reports, developing and reviewing Estimates at Completion (EACs), incorporating changes into the EVMS system, and supporting CAMs with WBS alignment, time phasing, performance measurement, and variance analysis. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or a Master's with 3 years in Business Management, Accounting, or Financial Analysis, with experience in Government Contracting and EVM. Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Prncpl Eng Supplier Quality Senior Principal Supplier Quality Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on ensuring high-quality parts from the supply chain for defense systems. Responsibilities include supplier performance management, quality requirement flow-down, data analysis for process issues, audits, corrective action reports (SCARs), risk assessment, and manufacturing readiness assessments. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, or Engineering, with experience in ISO9001/AS9100 and root cause analysis. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Engineer Electrical - Lab Operations Engineering Lead Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer Electrical to lead lab operations engineering for Test & Evaluation systems. The role involves integrating aircraft systems into a lab environment, developing lab requirements and procedures, executing integration activities, and evaluating mission systems functionality. Requires a strong technical background, understanding of military aircraft, and experience in lab integration with modern software-intensive mission systems architecture. The position requires a Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Administrator Cyber Systems Administrator role at Northrop Grumman, requiring Tier 1 technical support for domain, system, and network administration. Responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining IT systems, providing user support, and troubleshooting. Requires a Master's degree with 0 years of experience or equivalent IT experience, US citizenship, an active SCI clearance, and a DoD 8570 Certification (e.g., Security+ CE). Experience with Linux, Windows OS, and virtualization is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineer - Level 2 or 3 Mechanical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on E3 analysis and HEMP testing within an Agile environment, requiring a Secret security clearance and experience with relevant industry and military standards. The role involves leading design teams, writing reports, developing documentation, and mentoring junior engineers. | — | 0 |
| Guidance Navigation Controls Manager 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Guidance Navigation Controls Manager 2 to lead a team of GNC engineers, providing technical oversight, managing people and processes, and supporting program activities. The role requires a STEM degree, leadership experience, GNC knowledge, and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Mechanical Systems Engineer (Naval Architect) Staff Mechanical Systems Engineer (Naval Architect) at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the design, testing, and operation of underwater vehicles. Requires a BS/MS/PhD in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or STEM, with significant experience in marine vehicle systems. Responsibilities include technical leadership, requirements analysis, conceptual design, and calculations for various vehicle systems. Clearance requirement is TS/SCI. | — | 0 |
| General Manufacturing Manager 1 This role is for a General Manufacturing Manager at Northrop Grumman, focusing on production and manufacturing operations for advanced electronics, radar, and communication systems within defense capabilities. The manager will oversee test technicians, ensure quality products are delivered on time and within budget, and promote a lean manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include technical guidance, process development, capacity planning, manpower planning, and talent development. A Bachelor's degree with relevant experience or equivalent experience is required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Systems Engineer - Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Staff Systems Engineer focused on Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) for defense and aerospace programs. Responsibilities include defining, analyzing, and verifying E3 requirements, designing shielding and filters, and mentoring junior engineers. Requires experience with relevant military standards and RF/test engineering. | — | 0 |
| Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Secret Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities. Responsibilities include conducting system audits, continuous monitoring, performing assessments, validating security requirements, assisting in policy implementation, establishing program control processes for risk mitigation and Assessment and Authorization (A&A), supporting Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E), and documenting A&A activities and Risk Management Framework (RMF) body of evidence. Requires a Secret clearance and Security+ certification. | — | 0 |
| Electrical/Principal Facility Electrical Design Engineer - 17609* Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electrical/Principal Facility Electrical Design Engineer to support the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role involves designing electrical power systems, circuit protection, and related equipment for ground systems, requiring knowledge of industry codes and standards, and proficiency with electrical design and analysis software. The position requires a Secret clearance and the ability to obtain SAP approval. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Systems Engineer Systems role at Northrop Grumman focusing on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for complex systems-of-systems architecture, including applications of machine learning and advanced battle management capabilities. Requires a STEM degree, a Secret clearance, and experience with MBSE techniques and tools. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Systems / Senior Principal Engineer Systems Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer Systems to join their Systems Engineering organization in Melbourne, FL. The role involves defining, designing, integrating, and verifying complex systems-of-systems architecture using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Responsibilities include developing system models, managing requirements, performing trade studies, and supporting the application of technologies like machine learning to military use cases. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Software Systems Integration Engineer - Level 4 Software Systems Integration Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for synthesizing customer needs into system test solutions, developing and executing test plans, coordinating testing, and performing technical analysis of systems. Requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and Sec+ certification. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Embedded Software Engineer - Rolling Meadows IL Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Embedded Software Engineer to engage in the full life-cycle design, implementation, test verification, and production of digital electronic equipment and other hardware systems. This role requires a Secret clearance and is focused on defense systems. | — | 0 |
| Financial Analyst 2/3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Financial Analyst/Principal Financial Analyst to support the Division Rates Manager in the Weapons Systems Division. This role involves coordinating budgets, monitoring costs, analyzing variances, building processes and visibility tools, creating financial bridging data, providing support on business management needs, participating in Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) development, defending FPRP estimates through DCAA/DCMA audits, and ensuring compliance with applicable NGDS Sector PrOP, CAS, and FAR. | — | 0 |
| Software Development I&T Engineer (Level 2) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Development I&T Engineer (Level 2) in Redondo Beach, CA, to design, develop, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain applications software for satellite ground systems. The role involves implementing server-side languages (Python, C++, Node.js, Go), designing high-performance services (REST, GraphQL, gRPC), and working with asynchronous messaging, databases, and Agile methodologies within a Linux/Unix environment. Requires a Bachelor's degree and the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Software Digital Engineer - Rolling Meadows IL - Rolling Meadows IL Entry-level Software/Digital Technology Engineer role focused on designing, developing, simulating, implementing, verifying, and integrating digital logic for advanced mission solutions within Northrop Grumman's defense sector. Requires a Secret clearance and a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Electrical Engineer - 4 The Sr Principal Electrical Engineer will be responsible for circuit design and development for programs, performing detailed board-level digital and mixed signal circuit design, circuit analysis and simulation. They will select component parts, evaluate designs, and write design and test documentation. Experience with Cadence, PSpice/LTSpice, and hardware troubleshooting is required. | — | 0 |
| Software Systems Integrator - 3 or 4 Software Systems Integrator role at Northrop Grumman focused on deploying and managing Kubernetes-based services using Helm and Helmfile. Responsibilities include system integration, configuration management documentation, automating regression testing, and troubleshooting in a Linux environment. Requires active SCI clearance and Sec+ certification. | — | 0 |
| Software Development I&T Engineer - Level 3/4 Software Development I&T Engineer for satellite ground software solutions, focusing on the full software life cycle, DevSecOps, and cloud platforms. Responsibilities include implementing applications using server-side languages, designing high-performance services, and coordinating integration and testing activities. | — | 0 |
| Senior Human Resources Director 2 Senior Human Resources Director to support the Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) and Strategy & Technology (S&T) Office. This role will partner with executive leadership to develop and execute human capital strategies that attract, engage, develop, and retain talent aligned with business objectives. The position requires leading HR teams, managing transformative projects, and influencing stakeholders. While not directly building AI, the role interfaces with AI and technology roadmaps and requires critical thinking on these topics. | — | 0 |
| Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst This role is for a Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 2) at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial and administrative support for program managers and cost account managers. The position involves Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks, including establishing work breakdown structures, maintaining performance baselines, estimating costs to complete, and supporting reporting requirements. The analyst will work with financial systems, analyze variances, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure program requirements are met. Experience with government contracting and financial forecasting is preferred. | — | 0 |
| (SkillBridge) Software Development Engineers (Level 2 or 3) Software Development Engineers (SkillBridge) at Northrop Grumman will focus on the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. This role involves full-stack development across various layers, creating client and server applications using diverse architectures and tools like Python, C++, Postgres, and Ansible. Responsibilities include troubleshooting software and hardware issues, supporting test events, test automation, configuration management, defect resolution, and software enhancements, with a requirement for a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |