Northrop Grumman has 12 active job listings related to artificial intelligence. The company is hiring for roles across several stages of AI development, with a significant focus on serving infrastructure, agents, and post-training stages, each representing 33%, 25%, and 25% of the listings respectively. Engineering is the primary function for these roles, and all positions are located in the United States. Frequently mentioned technical tags include agent orchestration, evals, and model serving, suggesting an emphasis on operationalizing AI systems. In the last 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 12 new AI roles.
Currently tracking 8 active AI roles, up 222% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $111k–$292k (avg $195k).
Northrop Grumman currently has 12 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: Principal / Sr. Principal Signal / Image Processing Engineer (2), AI Systems Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer Level), AI Systems Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal Level), Discrimination Algorithm Engineer (Level 3 or 4) Secret (Chandler), Engineer Electrical/Principal Electrical Engineer. Most positions are in Engineering.
Northrop Grumman's active AI hiring is concentrated in: serving infrastructure (33%), agents (25%), post-training (25%). 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 (12 roles).
Job postings at Northrop Grumman most frequently reference: agent orchestration, evals, inference infra, model serving, agent research.
In the past 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 12 new AI-related roles.
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| Principal Contract Administrator - Level 3 (Hybrid) This role is for a Principal Contract Administrator at Northrop Grumman, focusing on DoD contracting. Responsibilities include proposal preparation, contract negotiation, administration, risk evaluation, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS. A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or equivalent is required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal ILS & Obsolescence Engineer This role focuses on Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Obsolescence Engineering for maritime defense programs, ensuring the long-term sustainment of critical systems throughout their product life cycle. The Principal ILS & Obsolescence Engineer will provide subject matter expertise, drive ILS processes, and manage customer and supplier relationships. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Logistics Engineer/Principal Logistics Engineer - 18429* Logistics Engineer/Principal Logistics Engineer for the Sentinel Program, focusing on logistics analysis, maintenance planning, and provisioning data management for ICBM systems. Requires a STEM degree and a Secret security clearance. |
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| Systems Engineer - Technical Data Package Delivery (Principal or Sr. Principal Engineer Level) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer to support Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) initiatives related to technical documentation. The role involves uncovering and resolving issues with technical documentation reviews, collaborating with Subject Matter Experts, and creating training materials. Experience with PLM tools like Teamcenter and NX, requirements development, and the Systems Engineering V model is expected. A Secret or higher clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Mechanical Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer Mechanical to join their team in Redondo Beach, CA. This role involves planning and coordinating the integration and testing of flight hardware for space systems, working with cross-functional teams, and ensuring adherence to program requirements and schedules. The position requires an active SCI clearance and a STEM degree with relevant experience in integration, test, or manufacturing environments. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Sr. Principal Logistics Engineer - 18714 Sr. Principal Logistics Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on logistics analysis, maintenance planning, and provisioning data for ICBM Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with logistics databases and standards. | — | 0 |
| Dimension Control Tech 2/3 This role involves laying out, fabricating, and assembling jigs, fixtures, and tooling, requiring precise measurements and coordination. Responsibilities include planning work, setting up optical instruments for alignment checks, developing holding devices, and preparing operational sequences. The position requires experience with tool building, laser tracking, and computer-aided metrology systems in a manufacturing setting. | — | 0 |
| Principal Materials and Process (M&P) Engineer/Sr Principal Materials and Process (M&P) Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Principal Materials & Processes (M&P) Engineer or Sr. Principal Materials & Processes (M&P) Engineer specializing in metallic structures for their Vehicle Engineering organization in Melbourne, Florida. The role involves performing root cause analysis of material failures, generating test plans and reports, analyzing, researching, designing, and developing materials and their related fabrication and application processes. Responsibilities include applying principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic processing specifications and fabrication/assembly processes, as well as analyzing material properties and design allowables. The position requires a STEM degree with significant experience in metallic materials for airframe structures, experience with metals and their aerospace applications, and experience with repair processes for metallic materials. A DoD Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance are mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Embedded Software Engineer (San Diego) Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in San Diego, CA. The role involves participating in the full Software development life cycle for flight and mission critical systems, working with real-time operating systems in an Agile Scrum environment. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, experience with C/C++/Python, Agile development, and an active Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal-Sr. Principal Independent Assessment Engineer-AHT This role is for an Independent Security Assessor at Northrop Grumman, focusing on assessing implemented security controls within information systems for the DAF CLOUDworks program. The position requires a strong understanding of IT security concepts, cloud technologies, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and security assessment processes. The role involves independent assessment of management, operational, and technical security controls. | — | 0 |
| Laboratory Technician 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Laboratory Technician 4 in Elkton, Maryland. This role involves performing various technical procedures, preparing solutions and reagents, making observations, performing simple calculations, collecting and preparing data, and conducting laboratory support functions. The technician will also perform technical and record-keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory compliance policies, and conduct technical procedures in areas such as Production, R&D, Quality Control/Assurance, and EH&S. | — | 0 |
| Business Area Operations Lead 3/4 This role is a Business Area Operations Lead at Northrop Grumman, responsible for supporting the successful execution of cost, schedule, and technical performance in delivering products and services. Key responsibilities include operations management, program execution, staffing, planning support, special projects, executive briefings, and promoting operational efficiency. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience (or equivalent experience) and demonstrated experience in operations and project management, including leadership, successful project completion, attention to detail, and collaboration. Experience with automation and efficiency tools is also required. Preferred qualifications include an active DoD Secret Clearance and program management or agile project management experience. | — | 0 |
| Mission Manager (Program Manager 2) - Active Top Secret/SCI required This role is a Program Manager focused on overseeing products that support operator training and force exercises, including modeling and simulation capabilities. It involves responding to RFPs, managing projects, and interfacing with customers, with a strong emphasis on program execution, cost, schedule, and technical performance. The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and experience in the defense industry and agile software development. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal Material Process Engineer - 17331* Principal Material Process Engineer for the Sentinel program, responsible for managing parts, developing manufacturing control and cost-saving strategies, and ensuring technical solutions for aerospace and ground control system component manufacturing. Requires a STEM degree, experience with material properties, process controls, failure modes, and DoD/aerospace standards, with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Missiles Embedded Software Architect 5 (AHT) Staff Missiles Embedded Software Architect role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing, implementing, and supporting real-time, mission-critical software for advanced missile platforms. Requires extensive experience in embedded systems, C/C++ programming, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Research/Principal Research Scientist Level 2/3 Research/Principal Research Scientist role focused on process development and automation for composite aerospace structures, involving material science, advanced resin systems, fiber reinforcements, and diagnostic techniques. The role requires developing new material systems for automated fabrication and solving technical issues using root cause methodologies. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Staff Systems Safety Engineer - 17899 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Systems Safety Engineer to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program. The role involves use case development, requirements definition, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification & validation, and requirements traceability. Responsibilities include collaborating with program IPTs, developing systems engineering and design artifacts, working with technical teams and stakeholders, developing and incorporating system requirements, and contributing to system requirements development, management, and analysis. The candidate will also have experience in generation or review of design artifacts to support System Safety analyses for weapons system design, flight test, and flight worthiness. | — | 0 |
| Avionics Engineering Technician (Levels 2 or 3) Northrop Grumman is seeking an Avionics Engineering Technician (Levels 2 or 3) to support the research, design, development, and testing of electronic equipment and avionics systems, specifically focusing on the Integrated Navigation Cockpit Display System (INCDS). Responsibilities include integration and testing of flight management computers and cockpit avionics, designing test cables, supporting hardware analysis, and creating test processes and procedures. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with avionics hardware, networking standards, electrical systems, and troubleshooting. | — | 0 |
| Manager Capture Management 3 Manager Capture Management role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on securing new or re-compete contracts and task order business within the defense sector. Responsibilities include developing capture strategies, performing competitive assessments, identifying teaming suppliers, and leading proposal development efforts for U.S. Government solicitations. Requires experience with the U.S. Government's acquisition process, federal procurement regulations, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Software Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on deploying, automating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving software infrastructure. Responsibilities include application builds, releases, deployment, configuration, and working with internal partners on requirements and solutions. Requires understanding of SDLC, automated testing, C/C++ or other OOP languages in a Linux environment, and a DoD secret security clearance. The role involves full lifecycle software development, from requirements to maintenance and integration. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Computer Systems Analyst This role is for a Senior Principal Computer Systems Analyst focused on the SAP environment within Northrop Grumman. The primary responsibilities include managing system project blueprinting, schedule, testing, change management, and post-go-live support. The role involves developing and reviewing system specifications, gathering requirements, validating and documenting functional specifications, troubleshooting, and coordinating with developers. It also includes change management activities, monitoring user support, business enhancement requests, and SAP system security role review, as well as assisting with conversions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to redesign SAP business processes. The role requires experience with SAP Business System, particularly Quality Management requirements, and supplier quality experience. A Secret clearance is also required. | — | 0 |
| Deployable Low Observable Survivability Specialist 2/3 - Top Secret Northrop Grumman is seeking a Deployable Low Observable Survivability Specialist to perform aircraft survivability analysis, operational employment analysis, and Low Observable diagnostic testing/troubleshooting. The role involves analyzing threat systems, aircraft operations, and Low Observable system performance to identify trends, component defects, and fleet-wide concerns. Subject Matter Expertise in Low Observable related studies, analysis, modeling, and simulations is required, along with participation in process teams to develop system requirements and operational employment plans. This role requires a Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, and involves significant travel and flexible work hours. | — | 0 |
| Staff Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer (Lead) Staff Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer (Lead) at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading a team in developing modern control laws and advanced controls technology for future developments. Requires extensive experience with non-linear 6DOF simulations, Matlab, and Simulink, along with a Secret clearance. The role involves technical leadership, analysis, and presentation to management. | — | 0 |
| Non Destructive Test Technician - Tech 3/4 - Shearography and Thermography This role involves performing non-destructive tests (NDT) on aircraft engines or components using shearography and thermography methods. It requires specific certifications and experience in these NDT techniques, along with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Power Supply Engineer Level 5 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Power Electronics Engineer to design and develop state-of-the-art power supplies and power products for military applications. The role involves performing power supply design, simulation, analysis, schematic creation, component selection, PCB layout, technical trade studies, worst-case analysis, and providing manufacturing support. The engineer will also lead a team through the design, simulation, and testing of power supplies, and work with system and hardware engineers to develop requirements and architect new circuit design topologies. | — | 0 |
| SCA Elec Tech Maintenance 1 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electronic Maintenance Tech 1 in Warner Robins, GA, responsible for the repair, modification, and maintenance of electronic equipment and Electronic Warfare systems. The role involves fabricating, assembling, disassembling electronic subassemblies, wiring circuits, replacing components, and performing routine preventative maintenance on test equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting to component level, conducting engineering tests, and performing calibration checks using various instruments. A degree in Electronics or equivalent experience, familiarity with test equipment, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance are required. | — | 0 |
| Software Architect - Level 3 or 4 Software Architect role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing and delivering distributed systems with Python, CI/CD, and potentially container orchestration. Requires a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer Staff Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing, developing, implementing, verifying, and testing GNC algorithms, software, and simulation tools for air vehicles. Requires expertise in Matlab, Simulink, and autocoding, with a strong background in control law development and system dynamics. A Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Senior Staff Systems Engineering and Integration Team Lead Senior Staff Systems Engineering and Integration Team Lead at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading SE disciplines (Safety, Requirements & Verification, Specialty Engineering, Configuration & Data Management) for a capability upgrade program. Requires strong experience with IBM DOORS and DXL scripting, risk management, and technical review leadership. Active Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to support the Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program. This role involves processing user accounts, conducting system and network assessments, performing STIG assessments and hardening, developing test plans, updating RMF artifact documentation, establishing program control processes, assisting with government policy implementation, performing analyses of cybersecurity controls, supporting program test milestones, preparing authorization artifacts, conducting system audits, and coordinating to address deficiencies. A Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or equivalent is required, along with a current DoD 8140 certification (IAT Level II / IAM Level I or higher) and an active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Flight Ops Manager 2 Flight Operations Manager at Northrop Grumman responsible for direct supervisory and management of integrated support elements including maintenance, modifications, training, support equipment, and facilities. Oversees daily operations, staff, work assignments, schedules, workflow, and operating costs to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Manages performance, scheduling, technical performance, and quality of maintenance programs. Requires a Top Secret clearance and willingness to travel extensively. | — | 0 |
| Sr Staff Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Program Deputy Chief Engineer to lead a mature operational space program. This role involves system definition, technical planning, and execution, supporting on-orbit vehicles, integrating new capabilities, and shaping future system architectures. The position requires strong leadership of engineering teams, customer relationship management, and ensuring adherence to engineering and configuration management processes. The candidate will be the prime technical spokesperson and expert in Systems Engineering. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer - Radar Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer with a focus on Radar Engineering to join their team in San Diego, CA. The role involves system integration, test development, and execution of complex sensor systems for the RQ-4 NATO Phoenix program. Responsibilities include creating documentation, troubleshooting, leading a team, and ensuring sensor performance. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Engineer/Principal Systems Test (STE)- Payloads/ DATA/ Comms Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Test Engineer (STE) for the NASA Sky Range program, focusing on payload testing for the RQ-4 Range Hawk UAV. The role involves monitoring data links, managing payload operations, troubleshooting networking issues, supporting Satcom development and testing, and integrating payloads. Responsibilities also include ground station support such as Linux server installation, software upgrades, and firewall configuration. The position requires a STEM degree and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance and potentially a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Experience with programming (JAVA, C++, Linux) and large UAVs is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Staff Systems Safety Engineer Staff Systems Safety Engineer at Northrop Grumman focused on aircraft systems and operations, applying hazard analysis techniques for System Safety. The role involves analyzing architecture, design, software integration, and maintenance of open architecture systems, specifically for the U.S. Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. Responsibilities include analyzing and mitigating hazards, performing technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, and risk analyses, and developing safety artifacts and requirements. | — | 0 |
| Manager of Program Management 3 Program Manager 3 at Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA, responsible for managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of multiple development projects within a complex program. Requires a Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. The role involves strategic planning, customer interaction, team leadership, risk management, and proposal development for defense systems. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Staff Mechanical Engineer - 16922 Staff Mechanical Engineer for the Sentinel Program at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the design, development, and testing of Launcher Closure Systems. Requires leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and expertise in CAD, GD&T, and system analysis. Active Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Staff RF Antenna Cosite Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff RF Antenna Cosite Engineer in Melbourne, FL to support the development and integration of RF Subsystems. Responsibilities include analyzing performance, developing requirements, performing CEM antenna analysis for co-site analysis, conducting trade studies, and collaborating with engineers and stakeholders. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12 years of experience, an active Secret clearance, and knowledge of electromagnetics in the RF spectrum. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Systems Engineer (SCRM Vulnerability Assessment) - 17324 Systems Engineer focused on Software Configuration Risk Management (SCRM) Vulnerability Assessment for commercial off-the-shelf hardware and software products. Responsibilities include performing vulnerability assessments, interpreting results, participating in working groups, and enhancing assessment capabilities. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience in software/hardware testing or systems security engineering. | — | 0 |
| Staff Electronics Engineer - Radar Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Electronics Engineer - Radar Engineer to support the RQ-4 NATO Program. This role involves system integration, test development, and troubleshooting of complex sensor systems, with a focus on MP-RTIP payloads. The engineer will be responsible for system requirements, interfaces, and leading a junior engineer. Experience with aviation-related sensor systems and a Secret clearance are required. | — | 0 |
| Manager Facilities 2 Manager for Facilities operations, responsible for daily operations, budget development and management, strategic facility planning, space utilization, building alterations, project coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Requires experience in facilities infrastructure, vendor negotiations, and team leadership. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Hardware Configuration Analyst Senior Principal Hardware Configuration Analyst at Northrop Grumman, responsible for planning and coordinating project documentation, engineering drawings, production specifications, and contract modifications to meet customer requirements. This role involves reviewing contracts, conducting CCB leadership, managing modification records, analyzing proposed changes, and providing Hardware Configuration Management (CM) expertise. The analyst will also contribute to policies and procedures, prepare program plans, and support audits. | — | 0 |
| Project Management/Principal Project Management Project Management role focused on Global Supply Chain Program Management for Modernization efforts within Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems division. Responsibilities include leading program execution for supplier activities, risk management, serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM) with EVMS responsibilities, managing proposals, and coordinating cross-functionally to ensure supply chain commitments are met. Requires experience in Supply Chain, Project/Program Management, or Business Management and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Airframe Structural Design Engineer (Level 3 / 4) Northrop Grumman is seeking an Airframe Structural Design Engineer (Level 3/4) in Melbourne, FL. The role involves designing primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies using metallic and composite materials, leading design efforts, mentoring engineers, and developing advanced design solutions. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with relevant experience and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Network Administrator Principal Network Administrator role at Northrop Grumman supporting IT Infrastructure & Operations. Responsibilities include maintaining LAN/WAN/VPNs, planning/designing/installing network hardware, maintaining expertise in network interconnection, proposing cost-saving solutions, preparing documentation, monitoring network analysis, and coordinating third-party maintenance. Requires a Secret security clearance and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Network Engineer-18754 Senior Principal Network Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and optimizing complex network architectures for mission-critical operations within the defense sector. Requires expertise in routing, switching, network security, and automation, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity compliance and supporting classified programs. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Software (Global) (26-235) Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting the C2BMC Global program for missile defense capabilities. Primary responsibilities include software development using Java, complex problem resolution, testing, integration, and user support for a large distributed system. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with Java. | — | 0 |
| Manager Supplier Quality 3 Manager for Supplier Performance Management (SPM) Business Unit within Northrop Grumman's Global Supply Chain (GSC) leadership team. Responsible for setting strategy to drive supplier performance, ensuring quality of procured materials and services, and managing a team of supplier quality engineers. Requires experience with quality tools, budget management, and a government secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Network 3– X-Lab (26-246) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to support the C2BMC X-Lab Test Program. This role involves network design, development, testing, and deployment within a Defense Department environment, requiring compliance with RMF and STIG security practices. The engineer will collaborate with the X-Lab Events Team, support network infrastructure, and troubleshoot complex network issues. A Secret security clearance and IAT Level II or higher certification are required. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain/Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist Seeking a Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to manage complex subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases for US Government programs. The role requires ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and company policies, managing supplier performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience (or equivalent) and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance. | — | 0 |