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 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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| Principal Engineer Supplier Quality Principal Engineer Supplier Quality role at Northrop Grumman focused on ensuring high-quality parts from the supply chain. Responsibilities include managing supplier performance, conducting audits, reviewing compliance, and driving corrective actions. Requires experience with quality management systems, root cause analysis tools, and AS9100/ISO 9001 requirements. A Secret security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis for program requirements. The role involves Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks such as establishing Work Breakdown Structure, maintaining performance criteria, estimating costs to complete, and supporting reporting for variance analysis. The analyst will also handle budget baselines, funding analysis, cost risk assessment, and prepare government cost performance reports. Proficiency in financial systems, EVMS principles, and Microsoft Office is required, along with experience in government contracting and financial forecasting with EVMS or government cost reporting. A Secret clearance is also required. |
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| Guidance Navigation Controls Manager 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Guidance Navigation Controls Manager 2 to lead a team of GNC engineers. This role involves technical oversight, people management, process establishment, and customer interface for flight control systems on defense programs. Requires a STEM degree, leadership experience, and GNC knowledge, with a Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Software Systems Integrator - 5 Software Systems Integrator (Level 5) at Northrop Grumman, focused on deploying and managing Kubernetes-based services using Helm and Helmfile, performing system integration and validation, and automating regression testing within a cross-functional agile team. Requires experience with Git, Linux, shell scripting, Docker, and Kubernetes, with a strong emphasis on system integration, verification, and test procedure development. Active SCI clearance with Full-Scope polygraph is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Integration and Operations Lead This role is an Integration and Operations Lead at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing staffing, hiring, redeployment, onboarding, and operational processes within the Avionics and Systems Engineering organization. It involves administrative tasks, resource management, security clearance tracking, training compliance, and reporting on engineering metrics. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with significant experience in functional leadership and project management, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer Level 4 - Engineering Coordinator Systems Engineer Level 4 - Engineering Coordinator at Northrop Grumman, responsible for overseeing technical execution of multiple projects, establishing engineering metrics, and supporting proposals. Requires an active SCI clearance and a STEM degree with significant experience. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer Level 5 - Engineering Coordinator Systems Engineer Level 5 - Engineering Coordinator role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on overseeing technical execution of projects, establishing engineering metrics, and supporting proposals. Requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and a STEM degree with significant experience in Systems Engineering or related disciplines. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer – Kill Vehicle Avionics Lead Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the Kill Vehicle Avionics Product development, integration, and testing, focusing on defining the All Up Round (AUR) electrical system architecture. This role involves managing product development, coordinating cross-discipline efforts, overseeing SOWs, EGSE specifications, test methodologies, and providing technical leadership within a product-based structure. | — | 0 |
| Computer Systems Analyst This role supports the Northrop Grumman Global Supply Chain Solutions Services function within the SAP S4 and associated environments. The selected candidate will be a functional member of the Level 2 System team directly interacting with system users and GSC Leadership. This team manages daily operational access, training, support of computer systems and business requirements at the enterprise level. This position has a lead role in analysis, training, and stabilization as the ERP solution is enhanced for the corporation, as well as with prioritization and testing of functionality enhancements. The position coordinates with corporate and sector teams, ascertaining system requirements, such as program functions, output requirements, input data acquisition, and system techniques and controls. This position supports the Level 2 ERP help desk for monitoring and responding to end user SAP questions. This position will also include sector representation for enterprise projects such as SmartBuy, Procurement Navigator, and S/4. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 1 or 2 This role supports and assists activities within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain process, including loading/unloading materials, counting, weighing, and packing parts for shipment. It requires the ability to obtain forklift certification and maintain a Government Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design, develop, and test mission systems software. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring software quality, and adhering to sector processes. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of experience, with proficiency in C#, C++, Python, and various development tools. A Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Manager Manufacturing Engineering 3 Manager of Manufacturing Engineering at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading multi-disciplined teams to ensure manufacturing processes and procedures are maintained, compliant, and meet quality, cost, and schedule targets. The role involves technical solutions for complex problems, supplier management, staffing, contract negotiation, integration of automation solutions, project monitoring, long-range planning, risk management, and capital asset strategy. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience or a Master's with 5 years, including 3 years of management experience. | — | 0 |
| Calling all mid-career TS-cleared Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineers! Northrop Grumman is seeking a Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer with a Top Secret clearance to design, analyze, and test spacecraft subsystems for DoD, NASA, and commercial customers. The role involves developing simulation models, control loops, and guidance solutions for rendezvous and proximity operations, with a focus on autonomous systems and small satellites. Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ is required. | — | 0 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst (SkillBridge) - Tampa FL Cybersecurity Analyst role at Northrop Grumman, part of the SkillBridge program for transitioning military personnel. Focuses on using and developing Splunk for security information and event management, including query development, dashboard design, and infrastructure maintenance. Requires a Top Secret clearance and on-site work in Tampa, FL. | — | 0 |
| Principal/ Sr Principal Project Management Project Management Specialist for Global Supply Chain at Northrop Grumman, supporting major programs. Responsibilities include overseeing operational aspects of projects, managing schedules, budgets, and status reports, and acting as a liaison between project management, planning, and project teams. Requires a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Mechanical Design Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on the design of steam turbine and generator components for US Navy propulsion and power generation systems. Requires a STEM degree, experience with solid modeling software (CREO/NX), and knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and ANSI Y14.5 standards. A DoD Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal Software Test Engineer 16902 This role is for a Principal Software Test Engineer supporting the Sentinel Program at Northrop Grumman. The engineer will design, develop, document, test, and debug software and systems, conduct research, collaborate with hardware engineers, and ensure software standards are met. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, a Secret Clearance, and experience with Java, C++, Python, and writing test scripts. Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodology is necessary. | — | 0 |
| Sr Staff Systems Engineer IPTL (AHT) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Staff Systems Engineer IPTL for their Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) missile program. The role involves leading systems engineering core functions, V&V, and managing technical and performance integration throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include developing design criteria, managing weapon system architecture using MBSE, performing risk management, and ensuring engineering rigor. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of experience, leadership experience on government acquisition programs, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Staff Software Test Engineer 16869 Staff Software Test Engineer for the Sentinel Program, responsible for designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging applications software and systems. This role involves multidisciplinary research, collaboration with hardware engineers, and ensuring software standards are met. Requires experience with Java, C++, Python, writing test scripts, and understanding the software development lifecycle. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Hardware Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Hardware Integration and Test Engineer to join their team in Aurora, Colorado. The role involves providing engineering expertise for test planning, test environment development, unit testing, part and assembly characterization, testing, and verification processes for systems that utilize diverse electrical signals including power, RF, and fiber optics. The candidate will also design test software and hardware, conduct troubleshooting and modifications on existing hardware designs, document plans and specifications, and integrate RF front end and compute equipment. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Hardware Engineer Staff Hardware Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on test and integration of ground systems, involving diverse electrical signals like power, RF, and fiber optics. Responsibilities include test planning, environment development, unit testing, characterization, troubleshooting, documentation, and integration of hardware and software systems. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience with hardware design, integration, and test processes. | — | 0 |
| Staff Property and Asset Management Analyst - 5414-1 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Property and Asset Management Analyst for the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program. The role involves overseeing and analyzing property management standards, ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining life cycle accountability records, and managing disposal of surplus materials. Responsibilities include conducting audits, providing guidance on contracts and regulations, preparing reports, and coordinating physical inventory activities. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with significant experience in Government Property & Asset Management and knowledge of FAR Part 45 and DFARS. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Admin (SkillBridge) Tampa FL This is a SkillBridge Program opportunity at Northrop Grumman for service members preparing for civilian careers, offering hands-on training in an entry to mid-level career path within the Cyber Systems Admin domain. It requires a Top Secret clearance and is designed to provide valuable civilian work experience during the last 6 months of service, with the potential for full-time conversion. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 Cyber Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing, planning, and implementing security controls and architectures in compliance with NIST and DoD standards. Requires experience with security tools like Rapid 7, Trellix, and Splunk, along with relevant security certifications and an active SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Systems Engineer - Execution Lead Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer / Execution Lead to manage requirement verification plans, coordinate reviews, support data collection, and develop verification records. The role involves working with SMEs and Responsible Engineers, developing system test and verification plans/reports, and supporting peer reviews and test procedure development. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with significant experience, a Top Secret clearance, and experience in full lifecycle systems engineering, requirements management (DOORS), and leading technical teams. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Electronics - Field Service Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Electronics - Field Service Engineer to provide direct support to a Maritime Targeting Cell (MTC) prototype system deployed with the U.S. Marines. The role involves being a system subject matter expert, providing training, supporting system operations, employment, and routine maintenance. Responsibilities include hardware preventative maintenance, procedure writing, break/fix, inventory control, and coordinating with the factory for updates. The position requires a Top Secret security clearance and experience with various hardware, software, and network systems. | — | 0 |
| Manager Electronics Engineering 3 Manager of Electronics Engineering at Northrop Grumman, leading a team of managers and engineers in the manufacturing and testing of Electro-optical Sensors and Systems for IRCM product lines. Responsibilities include team growth, process development, equipment and software support, proposal development, and ensuring cost and schedule performance. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, experience in people leadership, manufacturing, EVM, and software development, with a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Electronics - Field Service Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Principal Electronics - Field Service Engineer to provide direct support to a Maritime Targeting Cell (MTC) prototype system deployed with the U.S. Marines. The role involves being the system subject matter expert, providing training, supporting system operations, employment, and routine maintenance. Responsibilities include hardware preventative maintenance, writing procedures, break/fix, inventory control, and coordinating with the factory for updates. The position requires extensive experience with various hardware, software, operating systems, and network infrastructure, as well as specific security clearance and certifications. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Project Management This role is for a Senior Principal Project Management Analyst in a manufacturing engineering team at Northrop Grumman. The primary responsibilities include providing project leadership, performing data analysis using tools like SIMPL and Tableau for NRE, Capital management, EVM, and staffing planning, managing business cadence, and supporting site crises. The role requires experience in reporting, data interpretation, project coordination, and proficiency with SAP, Tableau, SIMPL, SharePoint, and Excel. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Project Planning Manager lvl 3/4 Project Planning Manager for Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems sector, responsible for planning and directing program efforts, managing cost, schedule, and technical performance, coordinating proposals, and leading cross-functional teams. Requires experience with project management skills, customer engagement, and the ability to obtain a secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Hardware Engineering Analysis Manager 2 - 18536 Manager for Hardware Engineering Analysis within the Sentinel Program, focusing on structural, electrical, and thermal analysis. The role involves team leadership, technical program support, and functional homeroom responsibilities. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Program Manager Level 3/4 Engineering Program Manager for Northrop Grumman's Strategic Launcher Engineering team, supporting Fleet Ballistic Missile programs. The role focuses on end-to-end technical execution, cost, schedule, quality, and staffing of development efforts, requiring multi-discipline engineering knowledge. Responsibilities include overseeing programmatic execution, acting as Scrum Master, managing control accounts, creating schedules and budgets, leading proposal activities, managing scope baseline, developing staffing demands, collecting metrics, ensuring technical scope management, and identifying/mitigating technical risks. | — | 0 |
| Structural Analyst Level 2/3 Structural Analyst role at Northrop Grumman focused on developing and performing finite element analyses for component and system level designs, including static, vibration, modal, frequency response, nonlinear, fatigue, fracture mechanics, weld, bolting, and buckling calculations. Requires experience with specific software tools like Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, and MATLAB. | — | 0 |
| Structural Engineer Lead Level 3/4 Structural Engineer Lead (Level 3/4) at Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale, CA, responsible for developing and analyzing component and system level finite element models using Hypermesh, Nastran, ABAQUS, and MATLAB for steam-to-electricity and propulsion systems in submarines and aircraft carriers. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with relevant experience and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Systems Engineer - R&V / IFC Principal Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on requirements and verification within aerospace systems. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree and experience in systems engineering aspects like requirements decomposition, test planning, verification, integration, and management. An active Secret clearance is mandatory. The role involves supporting cross-IPT development, managing project execution, and potentially using JIRA for issue tracking. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Software Assurance This role focuses on software assurance, reviewing software scans, identifying and recommending remediation for software flaws, and ensuring program requirements related to software assurance are met. It involves interacting with technical discipline organizations and developing software assurance deliverables within a defense sector context. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (Integration & Test) Senior Principal Systems Engineer focused on integration and test for complex electronic systems (EOIR, RFEW) in defense applications. Requires extensive experience in test plan generation, execution, troubleshooting, and collaboration across disciplines, with a strong emphasis on hardware/software integration and verification. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Systems Engineer / Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer This role involves supporting radar development and sustainment programs, focusing on RF troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and laboratory support for hardware upgrades and testing. The engineer will use tools like MATLAB and SAP, and work with various engineering and manufacturing teams. Experience in a manufacturing environment and understanding of RF theory are required. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 4 Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for defining, governing, and validating the security posture of a complex missile weapon system. This role involves enterprise-level security decisions, cybersecurity architecture, program protection, exportability, supply-chain assurance, and survivability. The engineer will set technical direction, mentor staff, lead design reviews, interface with customers, and ensure compliance with regulations and DoD policies. | — | 0 |
| Electrician (Off Shift) Electrician role at Northrop Grumman focusing on maintaining and repairing industrial plant electrical equipment, including high voltage distribution lines and control systems. Requires a journeyman electrician license or technical school equivalent, and experience with various electrical components and systems. | — | 0 |
| Staff Configuration Analyst Staff Configuration Analyst role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on planning and coordinating project documentation, managing system configurations, and analyzing design changes to meet customer contract requirements. Requires a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Production Engineer Level 2 / 3 Mechanical Production Engineer at Northrop Grumman focusing on the design, development, and support of steam turbine and gearbox systems for US Navy surface ships and submarines. Responsibilities include applying engineering principles, developing design concepts and repair solutions, performing trade studies, conducting analyses, and participating in detail design, drawing development, and production phases. | — | 0 |
| SDS Maintenance Technician 4 - 17540 This role is for a Maintenance Technician 4 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on plant facilities, machines, and equipment across various trades like carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and welding. The position requires a Secret security clearance and involves routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repair of locks, hardware, and building components. Experience with hand and power tools, mechanical aptitude, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are necessary. Preferred qualifications include specific lock certifications and experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance software. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 3 Cyber Systems Engineer for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, focusing on designing, developing, and implementing protection strategies for advanced missile, guidance, and seeker systems. The role involves integrating Anti-Tamper, Cybersecurity, Program Protection, and Cybersecurity Supply-Chain Risk Management to safeguard sensitive technologies against nation-state adversaries. Requires technical depth in secure embedded system design and security assessments. | — | 0 |
| Computer Systems Analyst-16374 This role is for a Computer Operations Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on IT support within a classified network operating center. Responsibilities include configuring and supporting ticketing systems (SolarWinds, ServiceNow), resolving technical issues with hardware, software, and networks, and documenting solutions. The role requires a US citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance and SAP approval, along with specific IT certifications and experience in classified environments. | — | 0 |
| Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Secret Northrop Grumman is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst with a Secret clearance to support information system lifecycle activities, conduct system audits, continuous monitoring, and perform assessments to evaluate security posture and identify deviations from acceptable configurations. The role involves assisting in the implementation of government policy, working within program control processes for risk mitigation and Assessment & Authorization (A&A), supporting Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E), and documenting A&A activities and risk management framework evidence. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 1 or 2) This role is for a Supply Chain Planning Specialist at Northrop Grumman, responsible for defining and developing material strategy, assessing supply resources, aggregating demand, planning inventory, distribution, production, and capacity. The specialist will participate in make/buy processes, long-term planning, product lifecycle management, and interface with other departments regarding inventory and working capital. Experience with ERP/MRP tools is required, and the role involves obtaining a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Machining Manufacturing 2 Manager for Machining Manufacturing at Northrop Grumman, focusing on fabrication, assembly, and testing of Launcher Products. The role involves supervising a team of welders, painters, and assembler-testers, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement standards, and managing team time, pay, and interpersonal issues. Requires a Bachelor's degree, supervisory experience in operations, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Windows Systems Administrator - Secret Principal Windows Systems Administrator role at Northrop Grumman supporting classified government contracts. Responsibilities include maintaining Windows domains, ensuring system compliance, security, backup, and recovery services, and providing technical documentation. Requires a Secret security clearance and Security+ certification. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Sr Principal Configuration Analyst - 18010* This role is for a Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst supporting the Sentinel program. The primary responsibilities involve managing change control, conducting Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) to ensure complex hardware and software systems align with their technical baselines, and verifying product design against requirements. The role requires extensive experience in configuration management and data management, with a strong emphasis on audit processes for both hardware and software. | — | 0 |