Northrop Grumman has 14 active AI-related job listings. The majority of these roles, 50%, are focused on data. Engineering is the dominant function across all listings, and all positions are located in the United States. The company is frequently seeking candidates with experience in model serving, fine-tuning, and inference infrastructure. Over the last 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 21 new AI roles, representing a 62% increase compared to the previous 30-day period.
Northrop Grumman currently has 13 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: AI Systems Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal Level), Algorithm Software Engineer - Level 4, Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - Prognostics / PHM, Machine Perception (MP) Engineer – Level 3 or 4, Principal / Sr Principal AI Software Engineer. Most positions are in Engineering.
Northrop Grumman's active AI hiring is concentrated in: data (46%), post-training (31%), serving infrastructure (23%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
Northrop Grumman is hiring AI talent in: United States (13 roles).
Job postings at Northrop Grumman most frequently mention: Software Engineering, NumPy & Pandas, C++, Testing Practices, Statistics.
In the past 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 21 new AI-related roles. That is a +75% change versus the prior 30 days (12 → 21).
Currently tracking 11 active AI roles, down 13% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $83k–$292k (avg $184k).
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| 2026 Associate Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator Woodland Hills CA This role is for an Associate Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator at Northrop Grumman, supporting commercial and government programs from proposal development through contract close-out. The position involves daily interaction with business managers, operations managers, and other functional teams, ensuring customer satisfaction, financial performance, and risk mitigation. Key responsibilities include administering daily contract activities, managing data in 1ERP, participating in customer meetings, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements and non-disclosure agreements. Experience with FAR and DFARS is mentioned as an opportunity to become well-versed in. The role requires a bachelor's or master's degree in a business-related field and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Process Engineer (RF Systems) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer specializing in RF Systems to support product build in a dynamic, fast-paced, and technically challenging environment. The role involves collaborating with various engineering and production teams to develop and maintain manufacturing processes, generate work instructions, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, experience interpreting drawings and specifications, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. |
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| Sr Principal Flight Test Engineer (IPTL) Level 4 (AHT) This role is for a Sr Principal Flight Test Engineer (IPTL Level 4) on the AARGM-ER program. The engineer will lead projects within the Test & Evaluation (T&E) Integrated Product Team, working with internal/external customers, program managers, and the customer. Responsibilities include preparing lab test events, supporting flights, coordinating activities at government facilities, defining data requirements, managing budgets (EVM), integrating hardware, creating/validating test plans and procedures, leading test-engineering teams for software/logic integration, managing hardware requirements for test environments, chairing test-readiness reviews, attending external test events, performing setup/data acquisition/post-test activities, serving as CAM representative, performing software/logic integration, and providing status updates. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience (or Master's/PhD equivalents), hands-on test equipment experience, ability to read schematics, flight software/system architecture experience, flight-test engineering background, and an active DoD Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Production Planner and Scheduler This role is for a Sr. Production Planner and Scheduler at Northrop Grumman, focusing on planning and analyzing manufacturing and material procurement schedules to meet assembly demands and program goals. It involves managing enterprise resource planning, material masters, purchase requisitions, and production routings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve schedule and material issues. The role requires experience in capacity planning, production planning in a heavy fabrication and machining environment, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Systems Engineering Manager 2 - Advanced Concepts- 9909-1 This role is for a Systems Engineering Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Sentinel Program. The position is a dual-hat role, requiring both functional management (20% effort) and technical program responsibilities (80% effort). The functional management duties include assessing staffing needs, supporting recruitment, setting goals, performance evaluations, career development, acquiring resources, generating training plans, and fostering a positive work environment. The technical assignment will be on an SDS project within the Sentinel Program, focusing on Advanced Concepts, Enablers, & IFC. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or Master's with 6+ years, a Secret clearance, and experience with systems engineering development lifecycle, Agile, and tools like Cameo or DOORS. | — | 0 |
| Assembler 1/2 Assembler role responsible for interpreting and executing work based on diagrams, engineering drawings, and detailed work instructions to meet stringent customer specifications. This role also includes performing continuity checks, and as needed, disassembling, modifying, reworking, and reassembling components. Candidates selected for this role must successfully complete internal workmanship training programs to maintain employment. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 2 Systems Engineer Level 2 at Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, focusing on satellite ground systems within an Agile framework. Responsibilities include defining product vision, managing backlogs, translating needs into digital artifacts, integrating and testing software, and supporting full lifecycle milestones. Requires experience with MBSE, Cameo, SysML, and space-vehicle command and control systems. Active SCI clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 2 Systems Engineer Level 2 at Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, focusing on defining product vision, managing backlogs, and ensuring features align with business objectives for satellite ground systems. Requires experience in systems engineering with space domain knowledge, MBSE, CAMEO, SysML, and Agile development. The role involves integrating and testing software, automating tests, verifying requirements, and delivering products to operations within a secure environment. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 3 Systems Engineer with space domain knowledge responsible for defining requirements, interfaces, and processes for ground segment functions, integrating and testing software segments, and supporting full lifecycle milestones in Agile sprints. Requires experience with MBSE, CAMEO, SysML, and strong communication skills, with a focus on satellite ground systems. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 5 Systems Engineer Level 5 at Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, focusing on defining product vision, managing backlogs, and ensuring feature alignment with business objectives for satellite ground systems. The role involves working within an Agile framework, translating customer needs into digital artifacts, supporting verification planning, and integrating software segments. Requires experience in systems engineering with space domain knowledge, MBSE, CAMEO, SysML, and strong communication skills. A SCI clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 3 Systems Engineer - Level 3 at Northrop Grumman, focused on defining product vision, managing backlogs, and ensuring features align with business objectives for satellite ground systems. The role involves working within an Agile framework, defining requirements, integrating and testing software segments, and supporting full life-cycle milestones. Requires experience in systems engineering with space domain knowledge, MBSE, and CAMEO. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 5 Systems Engineer Level 5 at Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, focusing on defining product vision, managing backlogs, and ensuring feature alignment with business objectives for satellite ground systems. The role involves working within an Agile framework, translating customer needs into digital artifacts, integrating and testing software segments, and supporting full life-cycle milestones. Requires experience in systems engineering with space domain knowledge, MBSE, SysML, and strong communication skills. Security clearance (SCI) is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 6 Systems Engineer Level 6 at Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, focusing on defining product vision, managing backlogs, and ensuring feature alignment with business objectives for satellite ground systems. Requires experience in systems engineering with space domain knowledge, MBSE, Agile development, and full lifecycle support. The role involves integrating and testing software, automating tests, verifying requirements, and delivering products to operations, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and independent work in a dynamic environment. Security clearance (SCI) is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 6 Systems Engineer Level 6 at Northrop Grumman focusing on defining product vision, managing backlogs, and ensuring feature alignment with business objectives for satellite ground systems. The role involves working within an Agile paradigm, defining requirements, integrating and testing software segments, and supporting the full lifecycle of mission-focused software systems. Requires experience with MBSE, CAMEO, SysML, and space domain knowledge, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and independent operation in a dynamic environment. A high-level security clearance (SCI) is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst This role is for a Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on developing and managing integrated master plans and schedules for defense programs. It requires experience with MS Project, Earned Value Management (EVM), and a Secret clearance. The role involves coordinating with various functional groups, performing risk analysis, and tracking project progress. | — | 0 |
| Business Development and Capture Manager Business Development and Capture Manager for Northrop Grumman UK, focusing on Multi Domain Integration and Command and Control (C2) within the defense and security sector. The role involves identifying, shaping, and securing new business opportunities, managing the full business development lifecycle, building customer relationships, and leading capture and proposal activities. Requires experience selling C2 products/services in government defense and security markets, knowledge of C2 systems, and ability to sell complex technical solutions. UK citizenship and security clearance are mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Staff Electrical Engineer - 17994 Staff Electrical Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on weapon system electrical design integration, ensuring adherence to engineering principles, and resolving design gaps. Responsibilities include developing modeling solutions, conducting trade studies, collaborating on requirements and design, performing analyses, managing electrical interfaces, and verifying implementation. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Engineer/Principal Electrical Engineer - 17993 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Principal Electrical Engineer to support the Sentinel program. The role involves electrical system design, integration, verification, and analysis for military applications, including research, evaluation, and testing of electrical systems. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with CAD and MBSE tools. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Material Program Mgmt.) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to support tactical and strategic Supply Chain activities. Responsibilities include developing supply chain strategy, managing GSC scope for programs, coordinating cross-functionally, leading supply chain execution, and analyzing data for synergies and supplier evaluation. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or a Master's with 6 years, experience with EVMS and SAP, and US citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Microelectronics Packaging Engineer (Level 3/4) Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Engineer (Level 3/4) to lead mechanical design, analysis, integration, and testing for RF and EO aperture designs supporting satellite programs. The role focuses on the mechanical development of micro-circuit technology for antennas, sensors, and electronics chassis, including tile sensor assemblies and circuit card assemblies. Responsibilities include design, CAD modeling, documentation, fabrication support, testing, and research for micro-circuit advancements. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Mission Assurance Engineer - 13173-2 This role is for a Principal/Sr. Principal Mission Assurance Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on ensuring mission success for the Sentinel Team. Responsibilities include technical reviews, quality assurance, risk management, developing quality plans, and managing corrective actions. The role requires a Secret security clearance and experience in aerospace/missile systems. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr Principal Field Engineer Field Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on maintenance, test, and troubleshooting of deployed Electronic Warfare (EW) products. Requires extensive travel, including overseas rotations, and a Top Secret/SCI clearance. The role involves close interaction with operators, internal engineering teams, and customers, with a focus on ensuring operational readiness of complex systems in challenging environments. | — | 0 |
| U001 Tool Designer Plan, design, document and oversee the build of complex tools and assemblies using CAD software. Requires knowledge of mechanics and application of mechanical movements. Select materials, supervise test and assembly, and collaborate with engineering teams. Familiar with ergonomics and OSHA safety standards. | — | 0 |
| Staff Supply Chain Planning Specialist Staff Supply Chain Planning Specialist role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on leading proposal efforts, serving as a subject matter expert for supply chain planning and financial forecasting, and providing team training. Responsibilities include material cost/performance management, make/buy decisions, capacity planning, and applying MRP. Requires a Bachelor's degree with significant experience in supply chain management and proposal activities, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Financial Analyst level 2 or 3 (18594) Financial Analyst role at Northrop Grumman supporting Special Program Portfolio in Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. Responsibilities include financial research, reporting, system specifications, cost monitoring, and forecasting. Requires experience with MS Office, ERP, IBM Cognos, and project management tools. A Secret Security Clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Power Supply Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Power Supply Engineer to join their Mission Systems sector. This role involves full life-cycle product development for power supply architectures in systems like radio frequency electronic warfare, infrared countermeasures, and embedded control systems. Responsibilities include designing high-efficiency switch-mode power supplies, subsystem/module circuit designs, and ensuring regulatory compliance to DoD standards. The engineer will work with various technologies and interfaces, from concept to production, including simulation, laboratory verification, and formal qualification. A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree is required, along with experience in switch-mode power supply design, prototyping, and debugging. A Secret security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Security Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst to develop and administer security programs for classified materials and equipment, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Responsibilities include obtaining interpretations of regulations, preparing handling procedures, conducting security education and audits, and investigating violations. The role requires maintaining compliance with security regulations and leading security programs for SCI programs. | — | 0 |
| Principal Material Process Engineer 17334* Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Material Process Engineer to work on the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role involves selecting and applying non-metallic materials, creating specifications, evaluating materials for flight environments, assessing obsolescence risks, and supporting production operations. The engineer will also develop test plans for material qualification and aging studies, and provide technical support to subcontractors. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 2 – GEM 63 Program Manager for the GEM 63 Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing program, responsible for P&L, cost, schedule, and technical performance in a high-tempo production environment. | — | 0 |
| Technical Editor and Writer Level 3/4 This role is for a Technical Editor and Writer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on creating and editing technical documents such as manuals and specifications for defense products. The position requires strong writing, editing, and communication skills, with experience in publishing and graphic design software. The role involves collaborating with engineers and product developers to ensure accuracy and clarity in documentation, and potentially leading documentation efforts and presenting to stakeholders. It is not directly involved in AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Flight & Ground Test Manager 3 (4589-3) Manage and lead flight test operations for the Sentinel missile weapon system, overseeing engineers and technicians, ensuring readiness for flight tests, and managing program execution including cost, schedule, and risk. | — | 0 |
| Administrative Assistant to Vice President Administrative Assistant to Vice President supporting the Engineering organization at Northrop Grumman. Requires a Secret security clearance and ability to work in a classified environment. Responsibilities include office management, executive administrative support, preparing information for meetings, analyzing data, facilitating meetings, arranging travel, and handling confidential information. | — | 0 |
| Propulsion Engineer 1 / 2 Propulsion Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for design elements of cast propellant in solid rocket motors, developing design solutions, creating 3D models and specifications, and collaborating with multi-discipline teams for design, test, and production. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Technical Lead Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Technical Lead in Mesa, AZ, to own the entire system's lifecycle for medium caliber gun systems, from requirements definition and system design to hardware integration, testing, and safety analysis. The role involves customer interface, stakeholder management, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure rigorous performance, reliability, and safety standards are met. | — | 0 |
| Director of Supply Chain Programs 1 Director of Supply Chain Programs at Northrop Grumman, responsible for the supply chain strategy, planning, and execution of materials and services for multiple operating units, overseeing a significant budget and managing supplier relationships and risks within a government contracting environment. | — | 0 |
| Principal Configure Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Configuration Analyst to plan and coordinate project documentation, analyze design changes, and manage configuration control processes in complex, multi-site environments. The role requires experience with large-scale software implementations, leading configuration-control processes, and an active Secret DoD Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Material Process 18039 This role focuses on the selection, application, and specification of non-metallic materials, including coatings, adhesives, sealants, and composites, for aerospace applications. It involves evaluating materials for flight environments, developing risk mitigation strategies, assessing obsolescence, and supporting production operations. The engineer will also develop test plans for material qualification and aging studies, and provide technical support for manufacturing and subcontractors. A strong understanding of material science and relevant military standards is required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| SkillBridge - Principal or Sr Principal Flight Simulation Trainer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Flight Simulation Trainer for their SkillBridge program in Melbourne, FL. This role involves developing flight training curriculum, eliciting software/hardware requirements, leading device testing, performing product demonstrations, and troubleshooting training device issues. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in training and development, rated aircrew experience, instructor qualification, proficiency with Microsoft products, and a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Site Manager of Operations – Level 1 Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Site Manager of Operations – Level 1 to lead a team of technicians in building, testing, and delivering SLS Booster assemblies at Kennedy Space Center. The role emphasizes safe operations, quality performance, on-time delivery, and budget compliance, requiring strong leadership, communication, and experience in manufacturing operations. | — | 0 |
| Director of Chief Engineering I Director of Engineering for the Advanced Weapons Business Unit, responsible for overseeing engineering execution, leading a unified governance framework, instituting performance metrics, and providing technical leadership for programs. The role involves guiding the development of flight-critical and/or safety-critical software and leading hardware/software integration efforts. | — | 0 |
| Chief Product Owner Northrop Grumman is seeking a Chief Product Owner to lead product vision, strategy, and execution for their digital solutions portfolio. This role involves portfolio management, risk management, backlog governance, stakeholder alignment, delivery oversight, and defining/tracking success metrics. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a data-driven mindset, capable of thriving in ambiguous environments. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience with Java, Git, Kubernetes, and databases. | — | 0 |
| Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 3 or 4 Program Cost Control Analyst for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, responsible for managing budgets, schedules, and financial analyses for government contracts. Requires experience in financial analysis, reporting, and Earned Value Management (EVM). | — | 0 |
| Production Operator - Level 1 Production Operator for crystal rod fabrication, including blocking, grinding, beveling, polishing, measuring, and inspecting various rod materials. Responsibilities include operating CNC machines, maintaining equipment, following technical work instructions, and adhering to quality and EHS management systems. Requires basic computer skills, manual dexterity, and attention to detail. Experience in technical manufacturing and optical fabrication is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer (Level 3/4) Software Engineer (Level 3/4) at Northrop Grumman focusing on full stack development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience in languages and tools like Python, C++, Postgres, and Ansible. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Technician 4 Engineering Technician 4 at Northrop Grumman in Elkton, MD, providing technical support to engineers by gathering and manipulating technical data, performing calculations, and potentially conducting tests. Requires a Secret clearance and at least 6 years of experience. | — | 0 |
| Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 4 Program Cost Control Analyst responsible for preparing budgets and schedules, performing financial analyses, and managing contract costs and expenditures, including Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Chief Product Owner Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Chief Product Owner to lead product vision, strategy, and execution for digital solutions. This role involves portfolio management, risk management, backlog governance, stakeholder alignment, delivery oversight, and defining/tracking success metrics. The candidate must have a Top Secret clearance and experience with Java, Git, Kubernetes, and databases. | — | 0 |
| Global Supply Chain Program Manager 3 Program Manager for Global Supply Chain at Northrop Grumman, responsible for strategy, planning, budget, and execution of material and services for a strategic program. Requires experience in program management, government contracting, and managing complex supply chain operations. | — | 0 |
| Missile Production Program Director I Northrop Grumman is seeking a Missile Production Program Director to lead the transition of advanced missile programs from development to scalable, rate production. This role involves shaping production systems, factories, and supplier partnerships to ensure affordability, availability, and readiness. The director will leverage automation, digital transformation, advanced analytics, and machine learning to improve speed, quality, and affordability at scale. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of experience in production/operations/manufacturing/program execution, 10+ years of leadership experience in aerospace/defense, and an active US DoD Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Project Management & Planning Analyst This role is for a Principal Project Management & Planning Analyst at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Engineering leadership team in Tech Ops & Integration. Responsibilities include coordinating program requirements, managing staffing, supporting engineering dashboards and metrics, developing project monitoring tools, preparing status reports, conducting risk & opportunity management, and responding to requests. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Project Management or Program Integration/Execution, proficiency in Tableau, Confluence, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to maintain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |