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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| Manager 3 - Test Engineering Manager 3 - Test Engineering at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading a team of approximately 30 engineers and 3 managers in planning and executing test activities for propulsion systems. The role involves developing strategies for new capabilities, ensuring compliance with requirements, and personnel development. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 14 years of experience (or 12 with a Master's), and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Programs 1 Program Manager for the WISŁA Offset Program at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle, with a primary focus on managing cost, schedule, and financial aspects of supplier/subcontractor performance on a major program. This role involves proposal development, execution, contract closeout, P&L responsibility, and stakeholder presentations, requiring experience with Earned Value Management and US Government contracts. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Operator / Principal Cyber Operator Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cyber Operator or Principal Cyber Operator in Chantilly, VA, to provide Tier 1/2 support for mission-critical network infrastructure. Responsibilities include monitoring system health, performing initial troubleshooting and incident response, generating reports, supporting hardware installations, and following standard operating procedures. Requires an active TS/SCI clearance and Security+ certification, with experience in Windows/Linux environments and networking fundamentals. |
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| Industrial Security Analyst - Level 3/4 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst to support restricted programs. The role involves administering security programs for classified materials, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and investigating security violations. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience with security protocols for classified programs. | — | 0 |
| (SkillBridge) Program Cost Control Analyst - Finance - Level 2 or 3 This is a SkillBridge Program internship for a Program Cost Control Analyst in Finance at Northrop Grumman. The role involves supporting missions critical to national and global security by preparing budgets and schedules, performing financial analyses, monitoring costs, and ensuring adequate funding. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Engineer Electrical/Engineer Electrical This role is for an Associate Engineer Electrical / Engineer Electrical at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the design of electrical equipment and involvement in lab operations including test planning, execution, and reporting. The position requires a Secret clearance and a STEM degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field. It may be filled at either the Associate or Engineer level, with different educational and experience requirements. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Software Engineer / Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Software Engineer/Software Engineer to design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems. This role involves multidisciplinary research, collaboration with hardware engineers, and analysis of system capabilities. The position requires a STEM degree and an active U.S. Government Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Configuration Analyst - Level 4 Software Configuration Analyst responsible for enforcing and maintaining Software Configuration Management (SCM) processes, supporting configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of software products. The role involves integrating development pipelines with automation, test-driven development, and CI/CD frameworks, as well as administering SCM tools and facilitating control board meetings. | — | 0 |
| Software Configuration Analyst - Level 5 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Configuration Analyst (Level 5) in Aurora, CO, to develop, enforce, and maintain Software Configuration Management (SCM) processes. The role involves supporting configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of software products, integrating development pipelines with automation and CI/CD tools, and ensuring SCM and code quality. Responsibilities include coordinating builds, administering CM tools, facilitating control board meetings, establishing change procedures, conducting audits, and generating metrics. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience (or equivalent), US citizenship with active Top Secret/SCI clearance, and experience with AWS/C2S, Linux, Jira, Jenkins, Git, and Docker. Experience with microservices, Kubernetes, Helm, and Agile development is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 4 Cyber Systems Engineer with L4 clearance and experience in designing, implementing, and assessing security controls in compliance with NIST, CNSSI, and DoD RMF guidance. Responsibilities include assisting with system security architectures, providing technical analysis of cyber infrastructure, and serving as a Cyber Security Engineer (ISSE). Requires experience with requirements development, system integration, and tools like Rapid 7, Trellix, and Splunk. | — | 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 |
| Production Operations - Level 3 This role is for a Production Operations - Level 3 at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing interfaces between various departments (PMO, Manufacturing, Test, SCM, Engineering, etc.), achieving cost and schedule targets, facilitating meetings for design and production resolutions, and leading/participating in product teams. The role involves reviewing engineering designs for manufacturability, developing production test solutions, and identifying infrastructure gaps to meet program objectives. A Top Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Capture Manager Launch and Exploration- TS/SCI clearance Capture Manager for Launch and Exploration opportunities within Northrop Grumman, requiring a Top Secret/SCI clearance and involving significant customer engagement, strategy development, and cross-functional team management. The role focuses on securing large-scale defense contracts. | — | 0 |
| Sr / Principal Mechanical Engineer - 17146 Mechanical Engineer role focused on Environmental Control Systems (ECS) and HVAC for the Sentinel Program, involving requirements decomposition, design, analysis, and supplier collaboration. Requires a STEM degree and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Manager 2 Software Functional Manager at Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL, responsible for managing a team of 12-15 engineers, driving program execution, and contributing to software design, implementation, and testing for mission applications. The role requires a strong technical background in software development and embedded systems, with a focus on C++ coding, unit testing, integration testing, and documentation. Management duties include performance reviews, career counseling, hiring, and staff development, comprising 15-20% of the role, with the remaining 80-85% dedicated to technical activities. | — | 0 |
| Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to manage production processes, scheduling, and manufacturing of products, including custom-engineered items. The role involves overseeing production protocols, performance monitoring, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Responsibilities include managing material acquisition, subcontractor relationships, program objectives (cost, schedule, quality), material risks, and proposal activities, while representing Supply Chain Management to stakeholders. | — | 0 |
| SCA Engineering Technician 3 This role is an Engineering Technician responsible for maintenance and repair of torpedo systems, following detailed procedures and documenting actions. It requires a Secret security clearance and involves hands-on technical work with test equipment and tools. | — | 0 |
| Manager Project Management 2 Manager Project Management 2 at Northrop Grumman in Huntsville, AL, focusing on program synchronization for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). The role involves coordinating cross-program planning, facilitating schedule and contract alignment, managing risks, and developing program roadmaps and reports using tools like PowerBI and Power Automate. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in large-scale program planning and schedule management within the defense industry. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer to provide manufacturing expertise for their Armament Systems Business Unit. The role involves developing requirements, performing technical planning, manufacturing system development/integration, verification, validation, and evaluating cost and risk impacts. The engineer will support projects through all manufacturing readiness level phases, focusing on advanced and emerging manufacturing capabilities and digital technologies to improve production quality, reduce span times, and lower costs. Responsibilities include leading technical proposal writing, managing project cost and schedule, and ensuring systemic conversion of requirements to design and production validations. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Engineer FPGA/ASIC - Level 3/4 - Dulles Electrical Engineer with expertise in FPGA/ASIC design using VHDL for space applications, requiring a Top-Secret/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include research, requirements analysis, system architecture, design, coding, test bench design, verification, synthesis, and place & route for Command and Data Handling (CD&H) products. Experience with FPGA design flow, static timing analysis, and power analysis is essential. Preferred qualifications include DSP, MATLAB, SimuLink, SystemVerilog, specific EDA tools, and board-level debug. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 3 - OneSat Program Manager for the OneSat Solar Array Program, responsible for delivering contractual requirements on cost and schedule, leading cross-functional teams through production phases, and managing customer relationships and program baselines. | — | 0 |
| Principal Production Planner and Scheduler Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Production Scheduler & Planner to coordinate production workflow, plan and prioritize operations, create production work order documentation, and manage material and staffing requirements for manufacturing programs. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in detailed planning and scheduling within a work cell environment, or equivalent experience, along with proficiency in MRP systems and MS Office. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer (AHT) Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting the Collaborative Mission Planning Continuum (CMPC) program. Responsibilities include defining product vision, managing the product backlog, and acting as a liaison between stakeholders. Requires a B.S. in STEM, 3 years of experience, and an active SECRET U.S. Government security clearance. Proficiency in C#, Java, or .NET, Agile methodologies, CI/CD, relational databases, and scripting languages is necessary. | — | 0 |
| Manager Cybersecurity 1 Manager Cybersecurity 1 at Northrop Grumman, leading a team of cybersecurity professionals responsible for assessing systems and networks within a secure enclave. The role involves establishing and overseeing program control processes for risk mitigation and system Assessment and Authorization (A&A), implementing government policy, performing security requirement analyses, leading Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E), documenting A&A results, and fostering team development. Requires a Master's degree with 3 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, and a current Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 3 or Level 4 This role is for a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis for defense programs. It involves developing and managing the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), implementing scheduling best practices, and performing Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis. The role requires experience with scheduling software and a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 3 or Level 4 This role is for a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst at Northrop Grumman. The analyst will perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis for multiple programs, make recommendations, and interface with various teams. Key responsibilities include preparing and coordinating the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), implementing scheduling best practices (DCMA 14-point, IPMR DI-MGMT-81861, EVMS, Critical Path Analysis, Schedule Risk Analysis), and conducting reviews. The position requires a Top-Secret clearance and experience with scheduling software. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Linux Systems Administrator - Secret Senior Linux Systems Administrator role at Northrop Grumman supporting a classified government contract, requiring a Secret security clearance and experience with Linux operating systems, system enhancements, security guidelines, and user account management. | — | 0 |
| Principal Windows Systems Administrator - Top Secret Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Principal Windows Systems Administrator to support its Space Systems sector infrastructure on a classified government contract. The role requires managing Windows Server OS, Active Directory, GPOs, and ensuring system security and reliability under strict guidelines, with a Top Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on sourcing, negotiating, and managing complex subcontracts for US Government programs. Requires experience in subcontract management, compliance with regulations like FAR/DFARS, and supplier performance monitoring. The role involves collaboration with various internal departments and supplier leadership. | — | 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 |
| Manager Industrial Security 2 (17578) Manager Industrial Security 2 role at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Sentinel program at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Responsibilities include developing and administering security programs for classified materials, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, conducting audits, investigating violations, and leading a team of security professionals. Requires a Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP approval. | — | 0 |
| Staff Logistics Planner - Provisioning Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Logistics Planner with expertise in Provisioning to join their Product Support Center of Technical Excellence (CoTE) team. This role involves defining strategy, owning processes and tools, and developing training for the Support Hardware technical discipline across various programs. The candidate will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Independent Reviews and proposal support, and will also manage NCTA projects and budgets related to product support. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer - Gilbert Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for architecting, implementing, and satisfying Risk Management Framework (RMF) CyberSecurity, CyberResilience, and/or CyberSurvivability requirements for satellite systems, communications links, and ground command & control (C2) systems. Responsibilities include system security engineering, requirements management, attack surface analysis, preparing security documentation, implementing security products, supporting space vehicle hardening, and verifying security controls. The role involves working within an Agile environment and potentially triaging Static Code Analysis findings. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Mission Assurance Engineer - 18386 - 18385 This role is for a Principal/Sr. Principal Mission Assurance Engineer on the Sentinel (GBSD) program at Northrop Grumman. The engineer will support Mission Assurance functions to ensure mission success by performing technical reviews, managing quality, risk, safety, reliability, and maintainability. Responsibilities include leading program reviews, identifying resource needs, developing quality plans, facilitating review boards, developing metrics, supporting supplier assurance, and providing professional development guidance. Requires an active Secret security clearance and experience in Mission Assurance/Quality Assurance engineering practices, Quality Management Systems, process monitoring, and aerospace systems. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Analyst This role is for a Manufacturing Analyst Level 2 at Northrop Grumman, focusing on structuring and maintaining the bill of materials, developing work instructions, and optimizing production processes. It involves project management, cross-functional support, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements within the aerospace sector. | — | 0 |
| Pilot 2/3 Pilot position at Northrop Grumman operating King Air 350 aircraft for employee shuttle flights. Requires specific FAA licenses, ratings, and flight experience. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Quality Engineer (Level 2 or 3) Quality Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting integration and test activities for mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical assemblies in space launch vehicles. Responsibilities include developing processes, reviewing drawings, documenting discrepancies, performing inspections, analyzing data, and interfacing with suppliers. Requires a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Electronic Warfare Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electronic Warfare Engineer to join their team in Melbourne, FL. The role involves developing, integrating, and testing electronic warfare subsystems for airborne platforms, including requirements analysis, functional and performance analysis, and collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Project Management Project Manager role at Northrop Grumman supporting Airborne Electronic Attack Integrated Product Team. Responsibilities include client liaison, project reporting, budget and schedule management, risk assessment, and ensuring quality deliverables. Requires experience with US Government contracts and project management activities, MS Office Suite, and Earned Value Management (EVM). | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Project Change Engineer - 16458 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Project Change Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. This role involves overseeing the development, request, and implementation of changes to the program and technical baseline, ensuring changes are well understood, documented, and executed through approved Change Boards. Responsibilities include developing change request packages, representing them in change boards, ensuring quality standards, coordinating impact assessments, and ensuring approved changes are implemented and closed timely. Requires a Secret clearance, a BS degree in STEM, and experience in technical writing, SOPs/CMPs, and systems engineering principles. | — | 0 |
| Principal Project Manager Principal Project Manager role at Northrop Grumman, focused on the ALQ-161 Hardware section supporting electronic warfare capabilities. Responsibilities include managing operational aspects of projects, serving as a liaison between departments, tracking performance, and supporting proposal efforts. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in project/program management. | — | 0 |
| Thermal Systems Engineer (Active Top Secret) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Thermal Systems Engineer with a STEM degree and 2+ years of experience (or Master's with 0 years) to develop thermal-systems requirements, perform thermal analyses and designs, document analyses, review drawings, report results, and partner with test engineering. Must possess an active Top Secret clearance. Experience with spacecraft subsystems, payloads, directed energy systems, and thermal testing is required. Preferred qualifications include experience with thermal analysis tools, aerospace design tools, and spacecraft thermal systems throughout the lifecycle. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Security Manager - Level 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Industrial Security Manager (Level 3) in Dulles, VA, to oversee all security activities and operations within a business unit across multiple locations. This role involves ensuring compliance with government and company regulations for classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment, including managing physical security, COMSEC, PERSEC, and investigations. The manager will lead a team of security professionals, develop security programs, conduct audits, investigate violations, and align security goals with business needs. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Embedded Software Engineer – Level 1 or 2 Embedded Software Engineer for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, focusing on software interactions with safety-critical real-time systems, digital signal processing, and secure software solutions. Requires experience in C/C++, scripting languages, and hands-on lab testing. Clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Guidance Navigation and Controls Engineer Senior Principal Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer (Level 4) to lead system-engineering activities, including requirement decomposition, verification, and validation of GNC capabilities within the Vehicle Management System. The role involves applying agile practices to plan and deliver GNC subsystem features across the full lifecycle, ensuring quality, and serving as a subject-matter expert in a Simulink model-based design environment. | — | 0 |
| Deployable Principal Industrial Security Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Industrial Security Analyst to manage security programs for classified materials, documents, and equipment. This role involves interpreting and applying federal security regulations, creating procedures, granting access, delivering training, conducting audits, and investigating violations. The position requires a Top Secret security clearance and experience with DoD SAP Manuals and SAPF/SCIF construction standards. | — | 0 |
| Deployable Industrial Security Analyst 2/3 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst at Beale AFB, CA. The role involves developing, administering, and managing security programs for classified materials, documents, and equipment. Responsibilities include interpreting federal security regulations, creating SOPs, granting access, delivering security training, conducting audits, investigating violations, and reporting corrective actions. The position requires managing facility access, classified material handling, and coordinating with government and company leadership. Experience with DoD SAP Manuals, SAPF/SCIF construction standards, COMSEC, personnel security, GSA Safe Management, and classified document handling is expected. A Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain Special Program access clearance. | — | 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 |
| Mechanical Technician Level 1 or Level 2 Mechanical Technician for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, supporting the Sentinel Program. Responsibilities include mechanical integration, assembly, and testing of solid rocket motor assemblies and launch vehicles. Requires reading and interpreting mechanical designs and work instructions, documenting completed work, and assisting engineers with procedure development. Focus on continuous improvement and production operations. | — | 0 |
| Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist at Northrop Grumman, responsible for representing Supply Chain within an IPT, coordinating procurement and subcontractor supplier status, and collaborating with internal functions to ensure requirements are met. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business/project management, or logistics. | — | 0 |