Northrop Grumman has 14 active AI-related job listings. The majority of these roles, 50%, are focused on data. Engineering is the dominant function across all listings, and all positions are located in the United States. The company is frequently seeking candidates with experience in model serving, fine-tuning, and inference infrastructure. Over the last 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 21 new AI roles, representing a 62% increase compared to the previous 30-day period.
Currently tracking 11 active AI roles, down 13% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $83k–$292k (avg $184k).
Northrop Grumman currently has 13 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: AI Systems Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal Level), Algorithm Software Engineer - Level 4, Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - Prognostics / PHM, Machine Perception (MP) Engineer – Level 3 or 4, Principal / Sr Principal AI Software Engineer. Most positions are in Engineering.
Northrop Grumman's active AI hiring is concentrated in: data (46%), post-training (31%), serving infrastructure (23%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
Northrop Grumman is hiring AI talent in: United States (13 roles).
Job postings at Northrop Grumman most frequently mention: Software Engineering, NumPy & Pandas, C++, Testing Practices, Statistics.
In the past 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 21 new AI-related roles. That is a +75% change versus the prior 30 days (12 → 21).
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| Fluid Subsystems Engineer or Principal Fluid Subsystems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Fluid Subsystems Engineer or Principal Fluid Subsystems Engineer to join their Aeronautics Systems team in Melbourne, FL. The role involves developing, modifying, and maintaining aircraft subsystems configurations, including Environmental Control Systems, Liquid Cooling Systems, Fuel Systems, and Hydraulic Systems. Responsibilities include designing tubes/ducts, secondary structural elements, integrating components, and collaborating with stakeholders using NX and Teamcenter. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and relevant experience are required, along with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal ITC Analyst This role focuses on navigating complex export and compliance regulations (ITAR, EAR, DTCA) within the defense sector. The analyst will advise on company tools and systems, handle routine and novel compliance scenarios, and mentor others. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work within regulations, and deliver compliant, strategic paths forward for customers and programs. It emphasizes advising programs early to shape integrated compliant pathways and managing regulatory obligations. |
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| Cyber Protection Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer-AHT Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cyber Protection Principal Engineer for DAF CLOUDworks, focusing on cloud penetration testing, adversarial emulation, red team operations, and container security assessments within a cleared DoD environment. Requires strong offensive security background and expertise in AWS and Azure. The role involves maintaining and enhancing capabilities in secure cloud programs, including information security, infrastructure development, and cloud migration. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer EHS Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer to develop, implement, and manage health and safety programs in accordance with government and company requirements. Responsibilities include administering EHS compliance audits, developing policies, overseeing training, liaising with external organizations, managing metric data, leading initiatives, representing the company in rule-making, partnering with site teams, and improving EHS culture. | — | 0 |
| F-35 Sr Principal Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer for the F-35 program, focusing on aircraft and support equipment corrosion engineering. This hybrid role involves both engineering and project management responsibilities, including defining program objectives, developing project plans, leading corrosion mitigation and prevention efforts, and managing cross-functional initiatives. The role requires extensive experience in corrosion prevention and control, F-35 program experience, and an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Information Systems Project Manager--17969 Project Manager for IT projects within the Sentinel program at Northrop Grumman, focusing on design, implementation, and modification of IT systems. Responsibilities include leading project teams, managing schedules, budgets, risks, and ensuring project completion within scope, on time, and within budget. Experience with project management tools and Agile methodologies is required. | — | 0 |
| Crew and Equipment Design Engineer/Principal Crew and Equipment Design Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Crew and Equipment Design Engineer/Principal Crew and Equipment Design Engineer with experience in Design and integration in the Aerospace industry to join their team in Melbourne, FL. The role involves developing ICDs, layouts, and drawings of crew and equipment installations, NX modeling, and working with suppliers. Requires a STEM degree and relevant experience, with a Secret clearance required and ability to obtain Top Secret. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Structural Analyst Sr. Principal Structural Analyst with experience in Design and integration in the Aerospace industry, requiring proficiency in Finite Element Modeling (FEM/FEA) using tools like NASTRAN or ANSYS, understanding of solid mechanics, fatigue, damage tolerance, composite materials, and CAD software. Requires a Bachelor's in STEM with 8 years of experience or a Master's with 6 years, and an active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Air Vehicle Engineer - Technical Volume Lead Staff Air Vehicle Engineer - Technical Volume Lead responsible for writing technical volumes, storyboarding proposal strategies, and creating capture effort documentation for the Air Vehicle Integration Team, as well as planning post-award execution. Requires experience in design and integration of equipment, technical document generation, and understanding of design/test methodologies. Active DoD Secret clearance required, with ability to obtain Top Secret. | — | 0 |
| Staff Aerodynamics Engineer Staff Aerodynamics Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on the design, analysis, and testing of aircraft shapes to optimize performance, stability, and fuel efficiency. Requires experience with simulation software, calculating performance metrics, and validating CFD results through testing. The role involves working with diverse technical teams and potentially leading others, with a strong emphasis on STEM education and clearance requirements. | — | 0 |
| Staff GNC Engineer Staff GNC Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on the design, development, implementation, verification, and testing of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms and software for air vehicles. Responsibilities include developing control laws, dynamic simulation models, analyzing flight test data, and supporting design reviews. Requires a STEM degree with significant experience, a DoD Secret clearance (with ability to obtain Top Secret), and proficiency in Matlab/Simulink. | — | 0 |
| Business Development Representative Business Development Representative for Northrop Grumman's Armament Systems in Plymouth, MN, focusing on the precision munitions market. Responsibilities include developing capture strategies, customer engagement, creating presentations, managing proposals, and utilizing CRM tools. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years of defense industry BD experience, and ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Systems Test/ Principal Engineer System Test This role is for a Systems Test Engineer or Principal Systems Test Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on developing and executing test plans, procedures, and schedules for System Level (SYSIII) testing. Responsibilities include laboratory support, collaboration with design teams, technical analysis of systems, and evaluation of test requirements. The position requires a Secret clearance and a CompTIA Security+ certification. | — | 0 |
| Production Test Technician 1/2 This role is for a Production Test Technician at Northrop Grumman, responsible for setting up, executing, and documenting tests for electro-mechanical systems critical to national defense. The position requires adherence to quality, safety, and procedural protocols, with a focus on data recording and analysis. It involves hands-on testing, collaboration within a team, and the ability to work independently. Basic qualifications include a high school diploma, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and an active DoD Secret clearance. Preferred qualifications include experience in aerospace/defense, understanding of environmental chambers, quality systems, and proficiency in electrical test setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and data logging. | — | 0 |
| Contract Administrator/ Principal Contract Administrator Contract Administrator role at Northrop Grumman supporting Development Programs for the Fuzing and Warheads Operating Unit. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of contracts from business development through closeout, including proposal preparation, negotiation, administration of daily activities, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - GN&C Flight Subsystem Systems Engineering Section Manager 2- 12308-1 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Engineering Section Manager 2 to lead a group of GN&C engineers on the Sentinel Program. This dual-hat role involves both functional management (20%) and technical program responsibilities (80%), focusing on staffing, recruitment, performance management, career development, and ensuring high engineering standards. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of experience, a Secret clearance, and experience in systems engineering development life cycle, Agile, and tools like Cameo or DOORS. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 Systems Engineer for RF-based ground systems supporting space missions, involving system definition, requirements development, architecture decomposition, and verification throughout the lifecycle. Requires understanding of hardware, software, and infrastructure interfaces, with a focus on RF components. Experience with C, C++, Verilog/VHDL, Assembly, and FRACAS is needed. The role supports both Level 3 and Level 4 based on experience. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel CS Production Operations Manager Engineering 3 (18640) Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Command Systems Production Operations Manager Engineering 3 to support the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of design and production, program management skills, strategic planning, and business execution capabilities. The manager will oversee operational performance for the Command Systems (CS) Production Operations effort throughout the program lifecycle, from engineering and development to future production, ensuring all operations aspects from material procurement to finished product delivery are planned and executed according to the Program Execution Plan. Responsibilities include leading manufacturing engineering, tooling, industrial engineering, operations project management, manufacturing integration, and field operations teams, developing and executing baseline program plans, coordinating resource and work plans, and ensuring engineering structures are developed for manufacturability. | — | 0 |
| HR Business Partner - St Augustine FL HR Business Partner role at Northrop Grumman supporting Mission Assurance. Responsibilities include developing and implementing HR strategies, managing HR projects, talent and performance management, and employee relations. Requires collaboration with HR subject matter experts and leaders. Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of HR experience, with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Preferred qualifications include experience in specific HR disciplines, Workday proficiency, and Aerospace & Defense HR experience. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel CS Prod Ops Launch Execution Engineering Manager 2 (18757) Engineering Manager for Command Systems Production Operations Launch Execution on the Sentinel program, supporting the Air Force's EMD contract for ICBM replacement. Responsibilities include people management, process development, capacity planning, and driving employee efficiency within aerospace manufacturing. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Manufacturing Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer-Chandler AZ Designs manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining, and material handling. Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions, and may incorporate inspection and test requirements. Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel CS Prod Ops Wing Ops & Physical Security Engineering Manager 2 Engineering Manager for Command Systems Production Operations Launch Execution on the Sentinel program, requiring a Secret security clearance and experience in aerospace manufacturing and production operations. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel CS Prod Ops Design Integration Engineering Manager 2 (18756) Engineering Manager for Command Systems Production Operations Design Integration on the Sentinel program, supporting the Air Force's EMD contract for ICBM system replacement. Responsibilities include cross-functional leadership, process development, capacity planning, and driving employee efficiency within manufacturing operations. | — | 0 |
| Master Technician (Electronics) Level 4 This role is for a Master Technician (Electronics) - Level 4 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for acceptance and qualification testing of flight hardware components and systems. The technician will perform various tests, analyze data, and recommend modifications, using a range of test instrumentation and interpreting technical documentation. The position requires formal electronics training and experience in mechanical, engineering, electronic, or flight test technician duties. | — | 0 |
| Space Principal/ Sr. Principal Launch and Operations Systems Engineer This role focuses on the integration of complex ground software for spacecraft operations, involving the development of procedures and scripts, operator training, and system checkout. It requires strong analytical and programming skills (Python, MATLAB) and a Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Technical Integration Manager Engineering 2 Manager Engineering 2 (Product Support Technical Integration Manager) at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading a technical integration team, coordinating priorities between operating units, ensuring high-quality engineering analyses, talent development, continuous improvement, and CAM duties. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of experience in Project Management and/or Engineering, experience leading multi-functional teams on complex tasks, and experience integrating across multiple lifecycle phases. Must have an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Technical Editor and Writer - Level 2 / 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor (Level 2/3) to derive information from technical source materials and write/edit technical documents such as manuals and specifications for aviation maintenance. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with aviation maintenance technical publication development. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Technician 2 Mechanical Technician responsible for bonding insulative materials to metal and composite parts, preparing surfaces, mixing and applying adhesives, and performing mechanical assembly according to engineering drawings and work instructions. | — | 0 |
| Drafter - 1 This role is for a Drafter at Northrop Grumman, responsible for creating and revising engineering drawings for construction based on Facility Engineer's requirements. The role involves using CAD software like AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks, and requires familiarity with various engineering applications such as piping, HVAC, and electrical systems. The position emphasizes attention to detail, project management, and collaboration with Facility Designers. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Risk Management Analyst/Principal Risk Management Analyst - 18681* This role is for a Risk Management Analyst/Principal Risk Management Analyst supporting the Sentinel program at Northrop Grumman. The primary responsibilities include defining, planning, organizing, directing, and controlling risk and opportunity management efforts, evaluating and approving risk handling approaches, coordinating with stakeholders, and assuring integration with the EVMS process. The role requires experience supporting DOD programs and analyzing data, with a preference for experience in risk management tools and processes. | — | 0 |
| Calling all Secret or Higher GNC Engineering Pros! (Space) Chandler Northrop Grumman is seeking mid-level and senior GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Controls) Engineers to design, develop, implement, verify, and test high-quality software and simulation toolchains for advanced missile defense spacecraft and interceptors. The role involves working with 6DOF simulations to design and test missile flight code, evaluate system performance, and implement autopilot and guidance designs. | — | 0 |
| DevOps Engineer/Principal DevOps Engineer (AHT) Northrop Grumman is seeking a DevOps Engineer/Principal DevOps Engineer to build, maintain, and scale foundational infrastructure using Kubernetes, Cloud, and GitLab. The role involves implementing and managing the DevOps approach, focusing on CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and scripting for platform efficiency. | — | 0 |
| Senior Cost and Schedule Manager 3 Senior Cost and Schedule Manager for the F-35 program, responsible for financial planning, cost/schedule performance, earned value management, risk management, and leading a team of cost management professionals. Requires a Bachelor's degree, prior managerial experience, aerospace industry experience with EVM, and an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Facilities Planner Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Facilities Planner to gather stakeholder requirements, develop facility configurations, analyze space/infrastructure, and support strategic planning efforts. The role involves managing facilities data and ensuring alignment with the Site Master Plan. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Facilities Planning, Industrial Engineering, or Project Management, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr Principal Property & Asset Management Analyst (Government & Capital) This role is for a Property & Asset Management Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing government and company assets at supplier locations in compliance with regulations like FAR and DFARS. Responsibilities include overseeing asset business systems, conducting assessments, providing guidance on property life-cycle management, preparing reports, and coordinating with various departments. The role requires experience in government property management and knowledge of relevant contractual requirements. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Technician 2/3- Active Secret Clearance Required Mechanical Technician role at Northrop Grumman supporting lab test and R&D fabrication. Responsibilities include maintaining fabrication space, assembling components, supporting development engineering, performing fitting operations, measuring parts, conducting routine testing, troubleshooting, prototype building, and providing technical support to engineers. Requires an active Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP. | — | 0 |
| Structural Engineer - 4 Structural Engineer at Northrop Grumman focusing on fracture mechanics, structural integrity analysis, and testing of rocket propulsion systems and components. Requires experience with structural analysis software and fracture mechanics codes. | — | 0 |
| Electromechanical Engineer Level 3 - Linthicum Electromechanical Engineer Level 3 at Northrop Grumman supporting the design, development, fabrication, integration, and testing of space-qualified RF and EO sensor hardware. Responsibilities include mechanical design using CAD, risk assessment, mechanical analysis, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. | — | 0 |
| Government Relations Director (Space Force/Intelligence) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Government Relations Director to engage with senior Intelligence Community and/or Space Force officials regarding space-based capabilities. The role involves establishing and maintaining customer relationships, understanding US Government needs, and coordinating high-level engagements. Responsibilities include shaping corporate and sector customer engagements, crafting campaign strategies, supporting business development, designing customer analysis and engagement plans, and providing input for company priority programs. The role requires maintaining awareness of policy, program, budget, and legislative initiatives. A Bachelor's degree with at least 14 years of relevant experience, a current DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance, and the ability to obtain a SAP/SAR clearance are required. Experience with IC/DoW budget, acquisition, and requirements processes, strategic thinking, and strong communication and interpersonal skills are also necessary. | — | 0 |
| Operations Project Manager 2/3 Operations Project Manager role at Northrop Grumman focused on managing the day-to-day operations and manufacturing scope of programs, ensuring cost and schedule targets are met. Responsibilities include facilitating meetings, leading readiness efforts, supporting proposals, and acting as a Cost Account Manager. | — | 0 |
| Field Engineer/Principal Field Engineer (SkillBridge) Northrop Grumman is offering a SkillBridge internship program for transitioning military service members to gain civilian work experience. The role focuses on the on-site installation, configuration, and security of systems at various facilities, working with hardware/software stacks and coordinating with remote administrators. This position requires significant travel to customer sites and is contingent on customer funding and approval. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Energetics Manufacturing Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Energetics Engineer for their Rocket Motor Nozzle Manufacturing team in Promontory, Utah. The role involves developing and improving manufacturing processes for composites, machining, rubber, chemical bonding, primers, coatings, and assemblies. Responsibilities include process improvement, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and leading tooling implementation. Requires a BS in Engineering with 5 years of experience (or MS with 3 years), ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and experience with relevant materials and manufacturing techniques. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, GD&T, 3D modeling, SPC, and aerospace standards is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Software Systems Integrator - 3 or 4 Software Systems Integrator role at Northrop Grumman focusing on deploying and managing Kubernetes-based services, creating documentation, performing system integration and validation, and automating regression testing. Requires experience with Helm, Helmfile, Kubernetes, Docker, Git, and Linux environments. The role involves troubleshooting, debugging, and participating in agile development processes. Security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer Level 3 / 4 Systems Engineer for launch vehicle mission related system engineering product development, focusing on requirements, assessments, and verification. Requires a Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Programs 2 - Advanced Packaging Manager of Programs for Advanced Packaging within Northrop Grumman's Microelectronics Center, focusing on development, prototyping, maturation, and scaling of next-generation microelectronics packaging technologies for defense systems. Responsibilities include managing cost, schedule, technical performance, customer interfaces, and proposal development. | — | 0 |
| Space Flight Operations - Associate Engineer/Engineer Systems Early-career engineer to support on-orbit operations and maintenance for a constellation of Space RADAR satellites. Responsibilities include monitoring, trending, and analyzing satellite and payload telemetry, system test, coding/script development for data analysis and troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution. Requires a Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Security Analyst - Level 1/2 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst to develop and administer security programs for classified materials and information. Responsibilities include managing SAP lifecycle activities, processing access requests, conducting indoctrinations, managing visits, operating within secure facilities, and ensuring compliance with security policies. The role requires an active Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain SAP/SCI approval. | — | 0 |
| Space Flight Operations - Engineer/Principal Engineer Systems Northrop Grumman is seeking a flight operations engineer to support on-orbit operations and maintenance for a constellation of Space RADAR satellites. Responsibilities include monitoring, trending, and analyzing satellite and payload telemetry, system testing, coding/script development for data analysis and troubleshooting, and developing/improving custom software tools. The role requires a Top Secret security clearance and coding skills in MATLAB and/or Python. | — | 0 |
| Software Systems Integrator - 5 Software Systems Integrator role at Northrop Grumman focused on deploying and managing Kubernetes-based services using Helm and Helmfile, automating regression testing, and performing end-to-end system integration and validation within a defense context. Requires experience in Linux environments, Docker, Git, and CI/CD platforms, with a strong emphasis on system integration and verification. | — | 0 |
| Test & Evaluation Engineering Manager Northrop Grumman is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for developing, dry running, and executing automated and manual test procedures to verify software requirements. The role involves managing cost, schedule, and technical performance, coordinating resources, driving process rigor, and leading system test engineers in developing test procedures within Agile Scrum teams. The position requires a strong background in project management, engineering and test, IT and cyber controls, and network architecture, with an active Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |