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).
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.
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| Principal Field Engineer Principal Field Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for technical analysis of product implementations, troubleshooting technical problems, providing technical solutions, conducting technical training, and acting as a local on-site representative to customers. Requires a Secret clearance and involves significant travel. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Test Engineer - Level 3/4 Electrical Test Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for developing EGSE requirements, generating test plans and procedures, performing testing and troubleshooting of electronic modules, analyzing test results, and mentoring team members in diagnostic and troubleshooting skills within the Avionics testing environment. | — | 0 |
| Structural Engineer Level 2 / 3 Structural Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on developing and analyzing finite element models for component and system level designs using software like Hypermesh, Nastran, and Abaqus. Requires a STEM degree and experience in structural analysis, with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance. |
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| Configuration Analyst/Principal Configuration Analyst Configuration Analyst/Principal Configuration Analyst role at Northrop Grumman supporting Subsystems and Software Sustainment Operating Unit. Responsibilities include configuration management of hardware and software technical data, planning, process control, execution using CM tools, scheduling Configuration Control Board activities, configuration identification, audits, and controlling the CM process. Also responsible for maintaining and improving CM processes and procedures, including transition to a new Teamcenter PLM system. May support document management and DMSMS analysis. Requires experience in a US Department of Defense contracting environment and the ability to obtain a secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Facilities Engineering 2 Manager of Facilities Engineering responsible for the daily operations, budget management, strategic planning, and maintenance of a microelectronics facility. This role involves managing staff, collaborating with various teams, ensuring compliance, and overseeing building alterations and capital projects. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Sr Principal Software Systems Engineer – 15188 This role is for a Sr. Principal Software Systems Engineer on the Sentinel program, focusing on safety-critical functions, system design, requirements, and integration within a defense context. It requires experience with MBSE, Agile methodologies, and adherence to specific USAF nuclear surety and cyber certification standards. The role involves planning, executing, and managing technical scope, and supporting leadership. | — | 0 |
| Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineering Analyst – Level 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineering Analyst – Level 2 to design, analyze, and tune spacecraft control loops, design relative guidance solutions for RPO, and design/analyze filters for attitude determination and relative navigation. The role involves analyzing GNC subsystem performance, supporting early design phase concept development, and developing simulation models for various spacecraft components and environments. Strong communication and collaboration skills are expected, along with experience in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++. | — | 0 |
| Final Assembly Inspector 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Final Assembly Inspector 4 at Whiteman AFB. Responsibilities include inspecting materials and components, using technical drawings and manufacturing instructions, and ensuring quality standards are met. Requires a Secret Clearance and experience in mechanical and/or inspection. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer - 17230 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer to support the Sentinel program. The role involves identifying manufacturing risks within internal and supplier processes, coordinating readiness assessments, evaluating capability/capacity, and developing MRL status and maturation plans across the product lifecycle. The engineer will collaborate with program managers, supplier management teams, and internal functions. | — | 0 |
| Staff Cyber Network Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Cyber Network Engineer in Chantilly, VA to monitor, maintain, and support mission-critical network infrastructure. Responsibilities include providing Tier-2/3 support, performing network upgrades, analyzing systems, collaborating with developers, applying STIG configurations, responding to security findings, and creating documentation. Requires an active TS/SCI clearance and experience with network troubleshooting, RMF/ATO processes, and integrated teams. | — | 0 |
| Principal Software Test Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Software Tester to join their Defense Systems team in Bellevue, NE. The role involves designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging software and systems, with a focus on software testing throughout the entire development lifecycle. Responsibilities include creating test products, defining test approaches, performing smoke and acceptance testing, and contributing to automated test strategies within a scrum team environment. A DoD Top Secret Clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Engineer/Principal Electrical Engineer Electrical Engineer/Principal Electrical Engineer specializing in Aircraft Ground and Flight Test at Northrop Grumman. Responsibilities include laboratory design, test planning and preparation, scheduling and execution of test events, configuring test stations with software and hardware, and troubleshooting component/system issues. Requires a STEM degree and a Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst This role is for a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial and administrative support for programs. It involves establishing work breakdown structures, assessing performance criteria, managing estimates to complete, supporting reporting, budget baselining, funding analysis, cost risk assessment, and participating in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes. The position requires a Secret clearance and experience with business systems and financial forecasting using EVMS. | — | 0 |
| Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3) This role designs manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining, and material handling. It involves optimizing machine arrangements for efficiency, designing fabrication sequences for tools and equipment, adapting designs to factory conditions, and incorporating inspection and test requirements. The role also involves inspecting equipment performance, initiating corrective actions, developing statistical process control techniques, providing DFM guidance, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Experience with CAD, NX, Costpoint, and Teamcenter is familiar. | — | 0 |
| Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Rolling Meadows IL This role focuses on cybersecurity analysis and ensuring information systems meet security requirements within a defense contractor environment. Responsibilities include system audits, continuous monitoring, security control assessments, risk mitigation, and supporting the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process under the Risk Management Framework (RMF). A government security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 4 This role focuses on cybersecurity systems administration for classified systems and networks within the defense sector. Responsibilities include installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and security implementation for networking infrastructure, with a focus on OSI model layers. The role requires a Secret security clearance and specific certifications. | — | 0 |
| Metrology Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Metrology Engineer to provide technical leadership for a laboratory, supporting calibration systems and activities. The role involves identifying error sources, developing calibration methods, and evaluating metrology calibration systems. Responsibilities include developing calibration standards, performing uncertainty evaluations, and troubleshooting measurement issues. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience or a Master's degree, experience in Mechanical and Electrical Metrology, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Project Management Project Manager role at Northrop Grumman, focused on leading cross-functional teams to deliver initiatives on time, within scope, and on budget, supporting programs in all-domain information management within the Research and Advanced Development division. Requires experience in project management, data manipulation, and maintaining government security clearances. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Industrial Engineer/Industrial Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Industrial Engineer or Industrial Engineer to analyze shop floor data, develop metrics, provide support to the manufacturing floor, develop production build schedules, and implement cost-saving solutions using Continuous Improvement tools. The role requires a STEM degree and the ability to obtain a security clearance. | — | 0 |
| DOD SkillBridge - Electronics Engineer 2/3 - Comms/Networks Northrop Grumman is seeking a DOD SkillBridge Electronics Engineer or Principal Electronics Engineer specializing in Communications/Networks for their Avionics Integration Organization. The role involves research, design, development, integration, testing, and maintenance of electronic systems including RF datalinks, SATCOM, and Communications Networks. This is an internship opportunity for transitioning service members. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Structural Engineer/ Structural Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Structural Engineer or Structural Engineer to perform classical static strength hand analysis, Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT) analysis, and finite element modeling and analysis for aircraft repairs. The role involves developing and documenting detailed structural analyses for Material Review Board (MRB) and Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP). | — | 0 |
| Modeling and Simulation Engineer - Level 2 or 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program. The role involves technical contributions to modeling and simulation products for the design and development of GWS capabilities for the Missile Defense Agency. Responsibilities include analyzing and decomposing technical problems, developing modeling and simulation software, and debugging complex software systems using languages like Python, MATLAB, or C++. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Manufacturing Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer in Englewood, CO to develop manufacturing processes, provide guidance on design concepts, ensure regulatory compliance, and author/create manufacturing documentation. The role involves fabrication, assembly, system integration, and testing of hardware, coordinating with supply chain, reviewing designs, conceptualizing tooling, and resolving manufacturing floor issues. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience or a Master's with 10+ years, proficiency in MS Office and CAD/PLM software, and the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Administrator Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Administrator in Aurora, CO. The role involves performing Linux and Windows system administration, managing VMware technologies, NAS storage, and supporting the Cyber Security team. A Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required. The position also requires IT experience and specific certifications. | — | 0 |
| Network Engineer (Level 2 OR 3) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Network Engineer (Level 2 OR 3) to design, plan, and troubleshoot network communication systems in a LAN/WAN environment. Responsibilities include selecting hardware and software, evaluating new technologies, and maintaining expertise in network interconnections. Requires Security+ certification and an active TS/SCI with a full-scope polygraph. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Network Engineer Senior Principal Network Engineer role at Northrop Grumman in Aurora, CO. Responsibilities include designing and planning network communication systems, troubleshooting network faults, selecting hardware and software, and maintaining expertise in network interconnections. Requires Security+ certification, an adjudicated full-scope polygraph, and travel. | — | 0 |
| Staff Network Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Network Engineer in Aurora, CO to design, plan, and troubleshoot network communication systems. The role involves selecting hardware and software, maintaining expertise in network interconnections, and evaluating new technologies. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI with a full-scope polygraph and Security+ certification. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Systems Administrator Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Administrator to perform Linux and Windows system administration, VMware administration, NAS storage management, and support the Cyber Security team. Requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph and relevant IT experience. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineering Functional Lead Mechanical Engineering Functional Lead at Northrop Grumman in New Malden, England. This role involves line managing up to 10 engineers, overseeing the design and development of mechanical products from concept through qualification, and supporting production. Responsibilities include ensuring output quality, managing team capability development, resource planning, recruitment, and supporting process improvements. Requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, experience in defence/maritime/aerospace mechanical systems, CAD proficiency, strong understanding of mechanical design principles, and team leadership experience. SC security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineer / Principal Mechanical Engineer - 16929 Mechanical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting the U.S. Air Force Sentinel program, focusing on the design, development, production, and deployment of launch equipment hardware and systems. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with CAD modeling and mechanical systems. | — | 0 |
| Principal Configuration Analyst Principal Configuration Analyst responsible for managing configuration management, engineering releases, and Bill-of-Material (BOM) for aerospace systems, specifically the F-35 program. Requires experience in configuration/project management and ability to obtain security clearances. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on system integration, verification, and validation across the total system product lifecycle. Responsibilities include decomposing requirements, developing systems engineering artifacts, and collaborating with engineering groups. Requires a STEM degree and an active SCI security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal/ Sr Principal DevOps Engineer - 11720-1 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer to support the Sentinel program in Huntsville, AL. The role involves designing and developing infrastructure as code, building and maintaining automated patching and compliance frameworks, administering RHEL and Windows Server environments, managing VMware vSphere, provisioning VDI, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, monitoring infrastructure performance, and collaborating with teams to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security. Requires an active DoD Secret clearance and experience with Python, Bash, or C++, GitLab, and CI/CD tools. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Mission Planning Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Mission Planning Engineer in Melbourne, FL to join an interdisciplinary team. The role involves developing novel solutions for a mission planning subsystem, including functional architectures, performance analysis, requirements management, and verification/validation. Responsibilities include supporting subsystem development and integration, translating customer requirements into specifications, performing risk analysis, collaborating with stakeholders, managing supplier documentation, and leading technical discussions with customers and management. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience (or Master's with 6, or PhD with 4), experience with system modeling and requirements management tools, software development familiarity, supplier management experience, and the ability to maintain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join their team in Sunnyvale, CA, supporting the Columbia Turbine Generator program. The role involves developing supply chain strategy, managing program execution, coordinating cross-functionally, and ensuring supply chain commitments are met. Responsibilities include resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk management, and supplier performance. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of experience in supply chain/business management, experience with ERP systems, and the ability to obtain a government clearance. Experience with Earned Value Management Systems and APICS certifications are preferred. | — | 0 |
| Reliability & Maintainability Engineer - Level 3 or 4 Reliability & Maintainability Engineer for Ground Weapons System (GWS) program, supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Responsibilities include developing reliability and maintainability products, performing FMECA analysis, and verifying RAM requirements. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Software This role is for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on supporting strategic operating units, executing sustainment and modernization programs, and contributing to software design, development, testing, and integration. The role involves leadership in establishing a large-scale software factory and implementing DevSecOps practices, including continuous build, integration, test, cyber, and deployment pipelines. It requires experience with object-oriented programming, software development lifecycles, change management, and configuration management systems, as well as an active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Maintenance Technician -Level 4 Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery, mechanical equipment, and facility systems. This includes performing mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and documenting activities. Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years of experience in a Manufacturing/Production environment, with the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance and Special Program Access. | — | 0 |
| Engineer or Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Stores Aerodynamics Engineer or Principal Engineer Aeronautical focused on Stores Aerodynamics at Northrop Grumman. Responsibilities include aerodynamic characterization, trajectory and separation analyses, supporting wind tunnel and flight tests, and providing technical data for flight clearances and certification. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, with a Secret clearance mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr. Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Stores Aerodynamics Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced aerodynamics engineer to analyze next-generation aerodynamic stores integration and Air Vehicle aerodynamics. Responsibilities include performing aerodynamic characterization, trajectory and separation analyses, supporting flight clearances, and assisting with wind tunnel, ground, and flight tests. The role requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with relevant experience and a Secret or higher clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Systems / Principal Systems Engineer - 18017 Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel Program's System Test Team, focusing on requirements identification, review, allocation, integrated test planning, verification planning, and requirements traceability for aerospace/defense systems. Requires a STEM degree, experience in Systems Engineering, and an active DoD Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal Systems Engineer - 18018 Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel Program's System Test Team, focusing on requirements identification, allocation, integrated test planning, verification planning, and traceability for aerospace/defense programs. | — | 0 |
| Principal Network Communications Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to provide on-site network support for IT Infrastructure & Operations, focusing on LAN/WAN support, Cisco hardware, TCP/IP protocols, and network analysis tools. The role requires 5 years of relevant experience and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| MACHINIST/FAB/INTEGRATION TECH Northrop Grumman is seeking a Multi-Axis Machinist to set up and operate Multi-Axis Milling Machines, supporting underwater systems, sensors, and vehicles. Responsibilities include programming and operating CNC machines, interpreting blueprints, and performing computations related to machining. Requires experience with MasterCAM and multi-axis CNC machines, with a Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Security Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst in Plymouth, MN. The role involves developing and administering physical security programs for classified materials, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and managing access control systems. Responsibilities include security education, audits, managing security vendors, and supporting crisis management planning. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Manager Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance 2 Manager of Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance 2 at Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale, CA. This role involves supervising employees who install, maintain, and repair industrial processing and manufacturing equipment, ensuring high performance and readiness. Responsibilities include coordinating with manufacturing personnel, leading technicians, supporting maintenance programs, and driving root cause analysis for equipment failures. Requires a Bachelor's degree with significant manufacturing experience or a Master's degree, supervisory experience, and experience with EHS regulations. A Secret clearance is also required. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist This role is a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist responsible for managing subcontracts, sourcing, evaluating supplier proposals, and ensuring compliance within a defense contractor environment. It involves data analysis, supplier relationship management, and adherence to regulated industry protocols. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Software Engineer /Principal Software Engineer - 17754 Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on SW development for the Integration and Test organization. Responsibilities include designing system architecture, developing software in an agile environment, creating automated test procedures and tools, and developing software test plans. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Post Flight Data Processing Principal/Sr Principal Software Engineer - 17358 Software Engineer role focused on developing and deploying a user interface and database solution for acquiring and processing flight test data, including metadata collection, verification, and quality checks, within the Sentinel program at Northrop Grumman. | — | 0 |
| Maintenance Technician 3 for 3rd shift This role is for a Maintenance Technician responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on plant or office facilities, machines, and equipment. The technician will work across various trades including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, and painting. The position requires experience with building mechanical and electrical systems and involves on-the-job training with a transition to a 3rd shift. | — | 0 |