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 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 +62% change versus the prior 30 days (13 → 21).
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| System Engineer - Level 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer - Level 4 in Redondo Beach, CA, to join a scrum team responsible for defining product vision, managing the product backlog, and ensuring features align with business objectives. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks, facilitate timely delivery of mission-focused software systems solutions, and incorporate user feedback to refine the product roadmap. The engineer will define requirements, interfaces, processes, and sequences of interactions for software design, integrate and test software segments, automate tests, verify requirements, and deliver products to operations within an Agile framework. Experience with MBSE, CAMEO, SysML, requirements & verification, and domain/mission knowledge is required. The position requires an active SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 4 Systems Engineer - Level 4 at Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, focusing on defining product vision, managing backlogs, and ensuring features align with business objectives within an Agile framework for satellite ground systems. Requires experience in systems engineering with space domain knowledge, MBSE, CAMEO, SysML, requirements & verification, and integration/testing of software segments. Must have an active SCI clearance. |
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| Staff Engineer Material Process 17369 Staff Engineer focused on material process selection, specification, and risk assessment for non-metallic materials in defense systems, including coatings, adhesives, and composites. Requires experience with material specifications, risk mitigation, obsolescence management, and supporting production operations. Familiarity with relevant military standards and aging studies is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Manufacturing Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2) at Northrop Grumman, Palmdale, CA. Responsibilities include providing shipside support, creating/revising work orders for aircraft component modification, writing Engineering Change Requests, inspecting equipment, conceptualizing tools, investigating corrective actions, and ensuring process compliance. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree with 0 years of experience in an engineering discipline, production assembly/fabrication, or manufacturing operations. Must have experience with Microsoft Office, reading 3D models/drawings, and an active Secret US Government Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Contracts Administrator Contracts Administrator for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, supporting Missile Defense Weapons Systems (MDWS) and GMD Weapons System (GWS) Contracts team. Responsibilities include managing contract portfolios from business development through closeout, assisting with proposals, and handling contract documentation and data calls. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of contracts experience or a Master's degree, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Research Scientist Manager 2 Manager of a team of ~10 material specialists and SMEs focused on nozzle materials and carbon textiles, supporting program technical needs, coordinating tasks, budgets, and schedules, mentoring team members, and providing technical leadership for nozzle and C-C TPS efforts. Requires experience in nozzle design, manufacture, testing, and production program requirements. | — | 0 |
| Manager Software Engineering 2 Manager Software Engineering 2 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading software development and integration for next-generation platforms, incorporating technologies like AI/ML and Quantum computing. The role involves personnel management, technical solutions, and collaboration within an Agile framework, requiring a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Senior Principal Radar Modeling Simulation Analysis Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Radar Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer to develop and use advanced models and simulations for platforms, sensors, and weapons. The role involves C++ development, data analytics, integration with operational software, and producing reports for simulation credibility. Experience with digital signal processing, MATLAB, and RF/EOIR systems is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Contract Administrator Principal Contracts Administrator role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and administration in a defense sector context. Requires experience with USG and international contracting, FAR/DFAR clauses, and risk assessment. | — | 0 |
| Principal Contract Administrator/Sr. Principal Contract Administrator Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Contract Administrator/Sr. Principal Contract Administrator to join their Advanced Weapons Team. This role involves managing all aspects of contracts from business development through closeout, including proposal preparation, negotiation, and daily contract administration for various government programs. The position requires knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), and the ability to obtain a secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager 2 - Electromechanical Analysis - Linthicum Manager for an Electromechanical Analysis group at Northrop Grumman, focusing on structural, thermal, and materials analysis for space payload systems. The role involves leading a team of analysts, providing technical and project oversight, strategic hiring, and collaborating with program management. Experience with analysis tools and environmental testing of space hardware is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Digital OSVVM Verification Sr Principal Engineer Digital OSVVM Verification role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on digital designs for multi-function software-defined radios and military applications. Requires extensive experience in FPGA verification with VHDL and OSVVM, along with EDA tools and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Digital OSVVM Verification This role focuses on FPGA verification using VHDL and OSVVM for digital designs in multi-function software-defined radios for military applications. It requires experience with EDA tools and board/system level debug. | — | 0 |
| Technical Services Project Management - Integration and Test Manager (I&T Manager) – Level 4 Project Management role for Integration and Test (I&T) within Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, focusing on managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams for spacecraft subsystems. The role involves ensuring product deliverables meet schedule, cost, and technical requirements, managing risks, and coordinating with various departments like supply chain and manufacturing. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience in spacecraft lifecycle and project management. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 3 - Espada Program Manager for a defense contractor leading the development of passive sensing payloads. Requires extensive experience in program management, hardware development, EVM, and government proposal activities. Security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal Software Engineer / Sr. Principal Software Engineer (TS/SCI required) Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on full-stack development for satellite ground software, including command and control, activity planning, and visualization. Requires strong C++ and Python skills, experience with Agile, Docker/Kubernetes, and a Top Secret SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Test Conductor Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Test Conductor to oversee the operational aspects of engineering tests for flight hardware, from sub-system to final system level assembly and launch operations. The role involves leading teams of technicians, managing schedules, resolving procedures, supporting anomaly resolution, and presenting data. Requires an active Top Secret clearance and a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of technical experience or equivalent. | — | 0 |
| Staff Radar Modeling Simulation Analysis Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Radar Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer to develop and use advanced models and simulations of platforms, sensors, and weapons. The role involves C++ development, data analytics, integration with flight software, and producing reports for simulation credibility. Responsibilities include operational analysis, developing simulation frameworks, and simulating real-time operations. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with C++, Python, and simulations of RF or related systems. | — | 0 |
| Linux Systems Architect - Level 3/4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Linux Systems Architect with expertise in ground infrastructure and automation techniques, including Infrastructure as Code and cyber hardening. The role involves designing and implementing automation for classified Linux environments and collaborating with software and systems engineering teams. Requires an active SCI/CI Poly and a security certification. | — | 0 |
| Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer role focused on refactoring, replatforming, and rehosting mission-critical systems into AWS using Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps practices. Responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining AWS and hybrid-cloud systems, administering Linux/Windows environments, and automating deployment tasks. | — | 0 |
| IT Service Manager IT Service Manager role at Northrop Grumman in Cheltenham, UK, focusing on leading service management activities across the full lifecycle, building stakeholder relationships, and ensuring service delivery meets performance levels within complex technical environments supporting critical customer missions. Requires UK citizenship and high-level security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Information Systems Project Manager - Top Secret Project Manager for Northrop Grumman's Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO), managing IT projects within the Strategic C3 Systems portfolio. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience in project management, scheduling, risk management, and Earned Value Management. | — | 0 |
| Facilities Manager 2 Facilities Manager responsible for the end-to-end planning process of the Melbourne site, ensuring workspace, program requirements, and long-range site strategies align with business objectives, stakeholder needs, and regulatory standards. This includes directing the development and upkeep of seating layouts, configuration drawings, as-built documentation, and the site master plan, while providing strategic input to long-range planning efforts. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Polygraph Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to manage the cybersecurity program of assigned information systems, conduct reviews of system audits and continuous monitoring, perform assessments of systems and networks, and drive the implementation of government policy. The role involves establishing and overseeing program control processes for system Assessment and Authorization (A&A), leading Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E), documenting A&A activities, and preparing A&A documentation. Requires a Master's degree with 6 years of experience or equivalent, a current 8140 IAM level III security certification, and a current Top Secret/SCI security clearance with a Polygraph. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer – Requirements & Test Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on the full software development lifecycle for embedded mission systems, including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery. The role involves working within Agile Scrum teams on safety/mission-critical applications and requires experience with C, C++, Python, real-time operating systems, and CI/CD tools. A Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal Software Engineer / Sr. Principal Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Software Engineer or Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join their team in Melbourne, Florida. The role involves full software development lifecycle for embedded mission systems software applications on a real-time operating system, working within Agile Scrum teams. Requires experience with C, C++, Python, CI/CD tools, real-time OS, and static/dynamic code analysis. A Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Production Planning & Scheduling Manager 1 Manager for Production Planning & Scheduling at Northrop Grumman, responsible for Inventory Control, safety, quality, delivery, employee development, and compliance within an aerospace manufacturing environment. Requires experience in supply chain, production planning, and ERP/MRP systems. | — | 0 |
| Staff Radar Electronics Engineer Staff Radar Electronics Engineer at Northrop Grumman, Melbourne, FL. Develops and integrates radar subsystems for airborne platforms, involving requirements analysis, performance analysis, trade studies, risk analysis, and testing. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12+ years of experience, or Master's with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years. Must have knowledge of RF spectrum electromagnetics and experience with radar subsystem development and requirements decomposition. Requires a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on leading the architecture and implementation of reusable software components for a multi-variant product line. Responsibilities include eliciting and documenting system-level requirements, maintaining traceability, defining interfaces, creating diagrams, collaborating with Agile teams, and overseeing integration testing. The role requires experience with requirements management, interface control documents, and Agile environments. Clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Test Design Mechanical Engineer / Principal Test Design Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineer role focused on designing automated handling equipment, power/cooling systems, interface panels, RF receivers, consoles, fixtures, and components. Involves electromechanical integration, thermodynamic analysis, and requirements verification within the defense sector. Requires a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Manager Industrial Engineering 1 - 18680 Manager for Industrial Engineering team focused on production operations analytics and estimating for defense programs, specifically Sentinel. Responsibilities include leading a team, developing basis of estimates, proposal planning, labor/material estimating, staffing models, automated dashboards, and operations metrics. Requires experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing operations, or proposal estimating, with a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Policies and Procedures Analyst This role focuses on developing and maintaining sector procedures, manuals, work instructions, and forms within a system called PrOP. The analyst will analyze document content for internal process controls, identify redundancies, ensure grammatical correctness and adherence to standards, support stakeholder reviews, and manage document control and retention. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Senior Principal Engineer Electronics - Communications Integration (California) This role focuses on the integration and testing of communications equipment, including configuring and validating advanced communications methods and hardware. Responsibilities include developing and executing test procedures, troubleshooting integration issues, and managing test artifacts. The role requires practical RF experience, proficiency with test equipment, and scripting for automated tests. A Top Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Test Design Mechanical Engineer Senior Principal Test Design Mechanical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on designing automated handling equipment, power/cooling systems, interface panels, RF radiating receivers, consoles, fixtures, and components. Requires experience with schematics, panel design, cable design, assembly layouts, and lab test equipment. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Test Design Software Engineer / Principal Test Design Software Engineer Software Engineer role focused on designing and integrating hardware/software solutions, including real-time data analytics, firmware, and process automation, within a defense context. Requires experience with SDLC, Agile, and common programming languages like C++, Python. | — | 0 |
| Electrical and Environmental Product Trainer or Principal Product Trainer Develops and delivers training curriculum for aircraft Electrical and Environmental systems, utilizing Instructional Systems Development (ISD) framework. Requires hands-on aircraft maintenance experience and the ability to create training materials, assessments, and collaborate with subject matter experts. The role focuses on ensuring effective learning and maintaining up-to-date technical information for training programs. | — | 0 |
| PC Network Support Technician 4 - Secret This role is for a PC Network Support Technician 4 at Northrop Grumman, requiring a Secret clearance. The position involves providing technical leadership and support for computers and networks, troubleshooting issues, managing user accounts, maintaining inventory, and collaborating with various IT teams. The role requires experience with Windows operating systems, Active Directory, and LAN/WAN networking. A Security+ certification or higher is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3 Systems Engineer for Northrop Grumman's Space Systems division in Aurora, CO. Responsibilities include system integration, verification, validation, and managing the conversion of requirements into system solutions. The role involves developing and releasing systems engineering artifacts, collaborating with engineering groups, and participating in development milestones. Requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and a STEM degree with relevant experience. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Test Design Software Engineer Senior Principal Test Design Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing HW/SW solutions, real-time data analytics, firmware design, integration, and requirements verification within a defense context. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in SDLC and Agile environments. | — | 0 |
| Staff Test Design Software Engineer Staff Test Design Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing creative and flexible HW/SW solutions, including real-time data analytics, UI/UX, instrument drivers, process automation, firmware design, and SW/HW integration. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in SDLC and Agile environments. | — | 0 |
| Senior Staff Test Design Software Engineer Senior Staff Test Design Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing creative and flexible HW/SW solutions. Responsibilities include real-time data analytics, UI/UX design, instrument drivers, process automation, firmware design, SW/HW integration, and requirements verification. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 14 years of experience and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal HPC Linux Systems Administrator - Secret Senior Principal HPC Linux Systems Administrator role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing, optimizing, and maintaining High-Performance Computing (HPC) Linux systems within a classified environment. Responsibilities include system health monitoring, performance tuning, technical planning, life cycle management, assisting software developers, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with NISPOM, RMF, STIG, etc. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Database - Level 3 or Level 4 Database Engineer (Level 3 or 4) at Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, responsible for designing, modernizing, and optimizing high-consequence database environments. This includes managing the full data lifecycle, engineering high-availability SQL Server infrastructures, implementing cross-domain data solutions, and supporting EVM data warehousing systems. The role involves translating business needs into scalable data pipelines and high-performance Power BI analytics across isolated, multi-domain networks. Requires SCI clearance and experience with SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, and Power BI data analytics. | — | 0 |
| Test Design Hardware Engineer / Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer Hardware Engineer role focused on designing and testing hardware solutions, including console design, interface panels, power/cooling, RF, and electronic circuits. Requires experience with integrated hardware design, schematic layouts, and lab test equipment. The role involves SW/HW integration, requirements verification, and anomaly resolution. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer Senior Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing creative and flexible hardware solutions including console design, interface panel layouts, power/cooling monitor and control, RF design, and electronic circuit design. Requires experience in integrated hardware design, panel/cable design, schematic layouts, and lab test equipment. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Test Design Hardware Engineer Staff Test Design Hardware Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing and testing hardware solutions including consoles, interface panels, power/cooling monitors, RF designs, and electronic circuits. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance. Experience with integrated hardware design, panel/cable/schematic design, and lab test equipment is essential. Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) design is a plus. | — | 0 |
| SDS CPLM SME and Testing Team Manager 2 - 18739 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Design Section Manager in Huntsville, AL. This role involves people leadership, mentoring, performance management, and technical responsibilities in mechanical design, including CAD and PLM tools. The position requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Senior Staff Test Design Hardware Engineer Senior Staff Test Design Hardware Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on designing and testing hardware solutions, including console design, interface panels, power/cooling monitors, RF design, and electronic circuits. Requires experience with integrated hardware design, schematic layouts, and lab test equipment, with a strong emphasis on obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Government Secret Clearance and Special Program Access. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr Principal Flight Simulation Trainer This role focuses on developing and delivering flight simulation training curriculum for aircrew, translating complex aircraft systems and procedures into training content. It involves eliciting requirements, leading testing, performing product demonstrations, troubleshooting training devices, and conducting instructional sessions. The position requires experience as a rated aircrew member and instructor, with a strong emphasis on instructional systems design and adherence to federal air regulations. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Analyst This role is for a Manufacturing Analyst focused on the evaluation, repair, and upgrade of sustainment systems within the Life Cycle Sustainment Organization. Responsibilities include managing schedules, collaborating with various departments and suppliers, identifying and resolving issues, managing material procurement, analyzing lead times, and providing reporting on repair and monthly metrics. The role requires experience with MRP/ERP systems and MS Office, with a preference for SAP experience and APICS/ASCM CPIM certification. A U.S. Government Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |