Northrop Grumman
Aerospace · Defense
- HQ
- Falls Church, US
- Founded
- 1994
- Size
- 65,000+
- Website
- northropgrumman.com
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.
Aerospace · Defense
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).
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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| Quality Inspector 1 Quality Inspector role at Northrop Grumman focused on performing visual and mechanical inspections of electronic units, assemblies, and mechanical units to ensure conformance to drawing requirements, QMS requirements, and customer specifications. The role involves using predetermined inspection methods, witnessing tests, and maintaining records. Requires a high school diploma/equivalent with related experience, knowledge of IPC standards, soldering/repair experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Milling Machine Machinist 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Milling Machine Machinist 4 in Palmdale, CA. The role involves setting up and operating milling machines to perform various machining operations to exacting tolerances. Responsibilities include selecting and mounting machine attachments, planning sequences of operations, setting speeds and feeds, interpreting blueprints, and using precision measuring instruments. Experience with 3-4 axis programming using Master CAM, running various machining equipment, and setting up CNC machinery is required. The position is for second shift. |
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| 2026 Associate Electronics Engineer/Electronics Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Electronics Engineer/Electronics Engineer to research, design, develop, and test electronic equipment and systems, including radar, communications, circuitry, computers, and control systems. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and an active U.S. Government Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Operations Project Manager Level 2 Operations Project Manager for manufacturing of aircraft composite structures, focusing on process improvement, cost reduction, and schedule optimization. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience, with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Mission Assurance Level 2/3 Engineer Mission Assurance Level 2/3 at Northrop Grumman responsible for generating quality reports, analyzing data for process improvements, developing inspection plans, facilitating root cause corrective actions, conducting supplier audits, validating product readiness, providing failure analysis, and performing risk assessments on Mission Assurance issues. Requires a STEM degree and relevant experience, with a Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Administrative Assistant to VP Administrative Assistant to the VP of Space Superiority Division at Northrop Grumman, requiring strong organizational, communication, and discretion skills to support senior executives in a fast-paced, secure environment. Responsibilities include calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and handling sensitive information. | — | 0 |
| Associate Engineer Microelectronic Semiconductors Associate Engineer Microelectronic Semiconductors role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on maintaining and performing preventative maintenance of on-wafer test stations, supporting lab infrastructure, building basic fixtures and electronic components, mechanical assembly, repairing probes, and maintaining test inventory. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM and hands-on experience in III-V Semiconductor Processing. | — | 0 |
| Manager Engineering Technical Support 2 Manager Engineering Technical Support 2 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading a team of Spacecraft Engineering Technicians and Test Conductors in the integration and test of P093 R-Systems hardware. The role involves overseeing daily operations, resource allocation, budget management, problem resolution, staff development, and performance management, with a focus on process transformation and continuous improvement in a defense/space context. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer - Roy UT Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role involves decomposing safety manuals into requirements, providing systems engineering expertise for a next-generation ICBM weapon system, and evaluating physical security designs. The engineer will use model-based engineering tools and interface with DoD and DOE. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal (Level 4) Systems Engineer Integration and Test Systems Integration and Test Engineer role focused on integrating development efforts into the test environment, integrating changes with other services, supporting system integration, developing test plans and procedures, and performing hardware and software verification. Requires converting customer requirements into system solutions while managing constraints. Involves Information Assurance activities and use of tools like Atlassian Suite and Microsoft Office. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years of experience, with specific capabilities in mapping requirements to test procedures and understanding Agile processes. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 3/4 This role involves performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including in-depth repairs, on powered and non-powered Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Responsibilities include maintaining special purpose vehicles, GEM carts, and forklifts, reviewing maintenance records, and working from complex written instructions like blueprints and schematics. The role may involve instructing lower-level mechanics and requires adherence to safety measures. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer - Roy UT Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role involves decomposing safety manuals into requirements, providing systems engineering expertise for a next-generation ICBM weapon system, and evaluating physical security designs. The engineer will use model-based engineering tools and interface with DoD and DOE. | — | 0 |
| Principal Energetics MFG Engineer/Sr. Principal Energetics MFG Engineer –Level 3 or Level 4 This role is for a Principal/Sr. Principal Energetics MFG Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the definition, implementation, and continuous improvement of mechanical, thermal, pyrotechnic, coating, and inspection processes for structural hardware in aerospace manufacturing. The position involves creating process documentation, leading corrective actions, interpreting technical drawings, and mentoring junior engineers. It requires a STEM degree with relevant experience and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Associate Energetic Engineer/Energetic Engineer – Level 1 or Level 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Energetic Engineer/Energetic Engineer to develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes for NASA's Space Launch System, focusing on refurbishment, assembly, modification, and integration of flight structures and components. Responsibilities include process documentation, corrective actions, interpreting drawings, and auditing manufacturing steps. The role requires a STEM Bachelor's degree and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Associate Energetic Engineer/Energetic Engineer – Level 1 or Level 2 Associate Energetic Engineer/Energetic Engineer (Level 1 or 2) at Northrop Grumman in Florida, focusing on manufacturing processes for rocket hardware, including refurbishment, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of Thrust Vector Control and Avionics systems for NASA's Space Launch System Solid Rocket Booster program. Responsibilities include supporting production support equipment, acceptance test operations, avionics checkout, instrumentation installations, documentation, and process improvement. | — | 0 |
| Principal Energetic Engineer – Level 3 Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Principal Energetic Engineer to support the Space Launch System Solid Rocket Booster program. The role involves developing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing processes for component refurbishment, assembly, and testing of Thrust Vector Control and Avionics systems. Responsibilities include supporting production support equipment, test operations, avionics acceptance checkout, instrumentation installations, creating process documentation, driving corrective actions for hardware and equipment issues, interpreting drawings, and auditing manufacturing steps. | — | 0 |
| Principal Energetic Engineer/Sr. Principal Energetic Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 Seeking an Energetic Engineer for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector to work on Thrust Vector Control system processing for NASA's Space Launch System Solid Rocket Booster. Responsibilities include refurbishment, assembly, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of aerospace components. The role requires experience with hydraulic systems and component processing, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics. | — | 0 |
| Staff Systems Engineer - Ionizing Radiation Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer specializing in Ionizing Radiation to lead hardening efforts for weapon systems against nuclear threat environments. This role involves design criteria generation, analysis, modeling, simulation, trade studies, system integration, testing, and documentation to ensure weapon system survivability and compliance. The position requires expertise in nuclear weapons effects, particularly Transient Radiation Effects on Electronics (TREE), and experience with rad-hard design, electrical circuit analysis, and circumvention techniques. The role also involves collaboration with various agencies and customers, and requires a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Software/Sr. Principal Engineer Software Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Software Engineer in Melbourne, FL to support the Global Surveillance Division. The role involves the full software lifecycle for tactical applications, focusing on deploying, automating, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems and software infrastructure. Responsibilities include design, implementation, testing, and integration of software, with a critical need for understanding the software development lifecycle and automated testing for large data sets. Experience with C/C++, Linux, and bash scripting is required, along with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Electronics Engineer or Principal Electronics Engineer Electronics Engineer or Principal Electronics Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on mixed-signal electronics design for sonar systems. Responsibilities include hardware requirements, architecture, design, power budgets, trade studies, documentation, test plan development, and hardware testing. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 2-5 years of experience, proficiency in engineering tools and CAD programs, and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| IT Service Desk Manager Lead and manage the IT Service Desk and 1st Line Support function across multiple sites, ensuring service level agreements are met and continuously improved. This role involves overseeing incident and service request management, supporting end-user devices, driving a first-contact resolution culture, and managing the ServiceNow environment and asset lifecycle. The position requires strong leadership, IT service management principles, and experience with ITSM tools. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Engineering Manager 2 Electrical Engineering Manager 2 for Northrop Grumman's Missile Products team in Plymouth, MN. Leads a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the architecture, design, verification, and delivery of mixed-signal electronic circuit card assemblies for defense-related products. Requires BS/MS in EE, leadership experience, and ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Role involves technical planning, design, failure analysis, build, test, production sustainment, program management, customer interface, and team leadership. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Supplier Management Team Principal/Sr Principal Project Management - 17859 Project Manager for the Sentinel program at Northrop Grumman, focusing on supplier management and operational aspects of ongoing projects. Requires experience in project management, Earned Value performance, schedule management, and supplier coordination. Security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Integration & Test Engineer Level 2/3 This role involves conducting integration testing and evaluating complex electronics systems, from hardware/software design through aircraft installation. Responsibilities include generating test plans, procedures, automation, reports, and executing integration test activities in labs or offsite. The role requires a BS/MS in Engineering with experience in troubleshooting hardware, software, and firmware, and the ability to work collaboratively. Experience in integration and test environments for complex electronic systems, specific knowledge of EOIR/RFEW systems, and scripting languages are preferred. A security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Control Account Project Manager This role is for a Control Account Project Manager supporting systems at Northrop Grumman. The primary responsibilities include establishing budgetary baselines, managing and reporting earned value metrics, forecasting labor, managing integrated master schedules, assessing project risks, preparing contract data requirements, and supporting proposal activities. The role requires experience with cost plus and firm fixed price contracts, earned value management, Agile methodologies, and Microsoft Project. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Mission Manager (Program Manager 2) - Active Top Secret/SCI required This role is a Program Manager focused on overseeing products that support operator training and force exercises, including modeling and simulation capabilities. It involves responding to RFPs, managing projects, and interfacing with customers, with a strong emphasis on program execution, cost, schedule, and technical performance. The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and experience in the defense industry and agile software development. | — | 0 |
| Principal Information Systems Project Manager - Secret Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Information Systems Project Manager to lead IT projects, manage schedules, risks, and costs, and serve as a customer liaison. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience in project planning, scheduling, and cost performance. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer Level 3 at Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale, CA, supporting a marine propulsion development program. Responsibilities include proposing and improving manufacturing processes, assembly methods, and tooling; optimizing production flows and layouts; implementing continuous improvement initiatives; performing DFMA and DTC studies; and integrating with cross-functional teams. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience or a Master's with 3+ years, experience with engineering drawings, mechanical assembly, continuous improvement, technical writing, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Command Systems Hardware Design and Implementation Lead - Director 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Director 2, Programs for Command Systems Hardware Design and Implementation lead. This leadership role involves setting the vision for the design engineering team, establishing and directing integrated hardware engineering processes, managing all aspects of development, and ensuring hardware engineering product quality and consistency. The role requires interfacing with product/program leadership, overseeing architectural scope for Command Systems hardware, and programmatic and technical execution for hardware in the Command Systems BU. | — | 0 |
| Staff Computer Systems Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Computer Systems Analyst to support its IT Infrastructure & Operations organization's Classified Solutions team for classified government contracts. The role involves managing multi-user computer systems, leading operations, architecting solutions, engaging with vendors, analyzing requirements, overseeing backup and recovery, leading testing, adhering to security guidelines, and providing strategic mentorship. Requires a Top Secret clearance and DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification. | — | 0 |
| Classified Cybersecurity Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to perform assessments of systems and networks, identify deviations from acceptable configurations, and establish program control processes to mitigate risks. The role involves assisting in the implementation of government policy (RMF, DAAPM, NIST), performing security test and evaluation, and completing Assessment and Authorization activities including RMF Body Of Evidence documentation. A Secret security clearance and Security+CE certification are required. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Senior Principal Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst to provide financial and administrative support and analysis for programs. The role involves Earned Value Management (EVM), establishing Work Breakdown Structure, assessing performance, supporting reporting, and maintaining cost/schedule integration. Responsibilities include financial forecasting, variance analysis, and leadership of other analysts. | — | 0 |
| Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 2) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. The role involves Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks, including establishing Work Breakdown Structure, maintaining estimates to complete, supporting internal and external reporting, budget baseline, funding analysis, cost risk analysis, and preparing government cost performance reports. The analyst will also support budget baselines, cost/schedule integration, ETC/EAC preparation, financial performance analyses, and CDRL submittals. Experience with financial systems, EVMS principles, and cost performance reporting/analysis is required. A Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Manager Electrical Engineering 2 - Circuit Avionics Design Manager of Electrical Engineering for Circuit Avionics Design at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading a team of 10-15 engineers in the design, development, and integration of electrical circuits and enclosures for air vehicles. The role involves people management, technical leadership, program support, and business development activities. | — | 0 |
| Acoustic Analyst Level 3/4 This role involves acoustic analysis for US Navy machinery, focusing on classical analysis techniques, developing predictive/simulation models, and performing various types of frequency and sound transmission analyses. It requires experience with simulation software like Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, and MATLAB, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. The role is primarily engineering-focused within the defense domain. | — | 0 |
| Classified Cybersecurity Analyst This role involves performing cybersecurity assessments, identifying deviations from acceptable configurations, establishing risk mitigation processes, and supporting certification and accreditation of systems. It requires implementing government policies, performing security test and evaluation, and completing Assessment and Authorization activities like RMF documentation. The position requires a Secret security clearance and a Security+CE certification. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst This role is for a Principal or Senior Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst at Northrop Grumman. The primary responsibilities include preparing, developing, and coordinating integrated master plans and schedules, ensuring horizontal and vertical integration across functional groups, tracking plans, performing risk analysis, and resolving conflicts. The role requires intermediate to advanced skills in MS Project and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM). A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Manager Capture Management 3 Manager Capture Management role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on securing new or re-compete contracts and task order business within the defense sector. Responsibilities include developing capture strategies, performing competitive assessments, identifying teaming suppliers, and leading proposal development efforts for U.S. Government solicitations. Requires experience with the U.S. Government's acquisition process, federal procurement regulations, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Systems Engineers Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking experienced Systems Engineers for the Sentinel program in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL. The role involves areas such as Requirements Definition, Architecture and Integration, Nuclear Surety, Systems Safety, Validation and Verification, Modeling and Simulation, and Systems Test. A STEM degree and an active secret clearance are required. | — | 0 |
| Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist responsible for material strategy, demand aggregation, inventory planning, and production control using MRP tools. Requires experience with ERP/MRP systems and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Computer Systems Analyst-16285 This role is for a Computer Systems Analyst supporting classified government contracts at Northrop Grumman. Responsibilities include system lifecycle activities, troubleshooting, configuration management, security adherence, and documentation. Requires a Secret security clearance and specific certifications. | — | 0 |
| Manager Project Management 1 Manager Project Management 1 at Northrop Grumman, focusing on international defense programs, projects, and pursuits. Responsibilities include execution of multi-million dollar defense programs, continuous improvement, process management, ensuring alignment with business objectives, managing delivery of products through corporate processes and U.S. Government export policies, and supporting business development and capture teams with a focus on exportability and government licensing approvals. The role involves regular interaction with U.S. Government stakeholders and requires an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal Material Process Engineer - 17331* Principal Material Process Engineer for the Sentinel program, responsible for managing parts, developing manufacturing control and cost-saving strategies, and ensuring technical solutions for aerospace and ground control system component manufacturing. Requires a STEM degree, experience with material properties, process controls, failure modes, and DoD/aerospace standards, with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal Material Process Engineer - 17998 This role is for a Principal Material Process Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program. The engineer will be responsible for the selection and application of Electrical, Electronics, Electro-Mechanical, and Electro-Optical (EEEE) parts, creating component specifications, and resolving issues with parts and circuit card assemblies. The role requires a STEM degree and experience in military/space electronics design or manufacturing, with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Staff Material Process Engineer - 18030 Staff Material Process Engineer for the Sentinel program, responsible for full spectrum of design application parts management, developing test strategies, estimating service life, and providing innovative technical solutions for weapon systems and equipment. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with significant experience and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Material Process Engineer - 17363 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Material Process Engineer for the Sentinel program in Huntsville, AL. The role involves full-spectrum design application parts management, risk identification/mitigation, developing test/data analysis strategies, and estimating service life for aerospace and ground control system components. The engineer will provide innovative technical solutions, create reports, research specifications, and collaborate with various teams and customers. Qualifications include a STEM degree with relevant experience, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain security clearances. Experience with material properties, process controls, failure modes, test equipment, and data analysis tools is required. | — | 0 |
| Firefighter 1 (EMT-B Certified) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Firefighter 1 with EMT-B certification to perform firefighting, emergency response, and hazardous spill response services on-site at their Palmdale, CA location. The role requires a Secret clearance and involves conducting inspections and operating emergency response vehicles. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Test Principal Engineer Test role focused on testing a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system (Teamcenter) for engineering and manufacturing data. Responsibilities include designing and executing manual and automated tests, defect reporting and analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality and reliability. The role requires experience with testing methodologies, PLM systems, test management tools, and SDLC. | — | 0 |
| Manager Programs 2 Manager, Programs Level 2 for Northrop Grumman's SIGINT Technology Center (STC), supporting Intelligence Community and Department of Defense programs. Responsibilities include managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance, cultivating customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring contractual compliance. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or Master's with 6 years, experience with government contracts, EVM, and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Program Director 2 Program Director for Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) at Northrop Grumman, managing all phases of programs from inception to completion, focusing on cost, schedule, and technical performance. Requires extensive knowledge of software development and hardware design, build, and integration, with a strong emphasis on leadership and customer relations. Must hold an active Top Secret clearance and be able to obtain SAP clearance. | — | 0 |