Northrop Grumman
Aerospace · Defense
- HQ
- Falls Church, US
- Founded
- 1994
- Size
- 65,000+
- Website
- northropgrumman.com
Aerospace · Defense
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).
| Title | Stage | AI score |
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| Manager Programs 2 Program Manager for Software Development Integrated Product Team (IPT) on E-2D Block II and Block I programs. Responsible for leading execution of contract scope, managing cost, schedule, and risk, and leading multifunctional teams. Requires experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), supplier management, and complex development programs. Active Secret clearance required, with ability to obtain Top Secret and SAP clearance. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Support Coordinator This role is for a Logistics Support Coordinator in the defense industry, focusing on managing and executing shipping operations, including manual and clerical duties, tracking, logging, verifying, reporting, packing, coordinating outbound shipments, and managing shipping records and metrics. It requires experience in shipping/logistics and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Research Scientist Level 3/4 This role focuses on process development and automation for composite aerospace structures, involving material science, research, and development of new material systems for automated fabrication techniques. It requires a strong background in material and process engineering within the aerospace domain, with a focus on developing and optimizing composite materials for manufacturing. |
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| Sentinel - Systems Engineer - Nuclear Surety (T03/T04) - 17314 Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on Nuclear Surety. Responsibilities include decomposing safety manuals into requirements, providing systems engineering expertise for a next-generation ICBM weapon system, evaluating physical security design, and interfacing with DoD and DoE. Experience with Minuteman III and nuclear certification processes is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Systems This role is for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the development and delivery of technology programs within the aerospace and defense sector. The position requires strong systems engineering principles, experience with design reviews, verification, and managing technical baselines. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, collaborating with integration and test teams, and ensuring successful transition of hardware-software systems to production. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Inspector 3 This role involves performing visual inspections of electronic units, electromechanical assemblies, and structural components against blueprints and specifications. The Inspector 3 will use measuring devices to determine part acceptability, document findings, and participate in quality assurance and continuous improvement activities within a manufacturing environment. Experience with inspection techniques, precision measuring instruments, and reading engineering drawings is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Industrial Engineer Master Production Scheduling (17265) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Industrial Engineer to support the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. This role focuses on maintaining the Master Production Schedule, balancing supply and demand with labor capacity and material lead times, and ensuring on-time delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Industrial Engineering, experience with master production scheduling and material requirements planning, and knowledge of SAP MRP systems. Responsibilities include creating schedule products, understanding capacity principles, managing manufacturing flows, developing cost/risk analyses, and collaborating with various stakeholders. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Missiles Embedded Software Architect 5 (AHT) Staff Missiles Embedded Software Architect role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing, implementing, and supporting real-time, mission-critical software for advanced missile platforms. Requires extensive experience in embedded systems, C/C++ programming, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Experimental Machinist 4 Experimental Machinist 4 role at Northrop Grumman in Logan, UT, focused on planning, fabricating, and testing mechanical devices for experimental purposes. Requires operating precision machine tools, identifying raw material needs, and solving fabrication challenges for research engineers. Requires a high school diploma/GED, 6 years of machine shop experience, blueprint interpretation, shop floor math, and proficiency with manual and CNC machines (including Mastercam). | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Sr Staff Systems Safety Engineer - 18730 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Staff Systems Safety Engineer to support the Sentinel program. The role involves influencing design for safety expectations, analyzing and recommending design features to control hazards, participating in product design, creating functional specifications and safety requirements, developing safety documents, and evaluating the interrelationship of safety requirements with other design aspects. The candidate will have expertise in MIL-STD-882E, DO178, DO254, software development, and generating design artifacts for system safety analyses. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, active DoD Secret Clearance, and experience with C/C++, Java, and MIL-STD-882E hazard analysis. | — | 0 |
| Avionics Engineering Technician (Levels 2 or 3) Northrop Grumman is seeking an Avionics Engineering Technician (Levels 2 or 3) to support the research, design, development, and testing of electronic equipment and avionics systems, specifically focusing on the Integrated Navigation Cockpit Display System (INCDS). Responsibilities include integration and testing of flight management computers and cockpit avionics, designing test cables, supporting hardware analysis, and creating test processes and procedures. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with avionics hardware, networking standards, electrical systems, and troubleshooting. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Software Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on deploying, automating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving software infrastructure. Responsibilities include application builds, releases, deployment, configuration, and working with internal partners on requirements and solutions. Requires understanding of SDLC, automated testing, C/C++ or other OOP languages in a Linux environment, and a DoD secret security clearance. The role involves full lifecycle software development, from requirements to maintenance and integration. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Senior Principal Electrical Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Electrical Engineer in Melbourne, FL to support lab design and operations. The role involves researching, developing, designing, and testing electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks, including designing electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems. Responsibilities include reviewing test station design documents, generating Bill of Materials (BOMs), coordinating with multi-discipline teams, developing and performing Acceptance Test Procedures, designing interface block diagrams and wiring diagrams, and integrating laboratory systems and electrical assemblies for aerospace programs using tools like AutoCAD Electrical. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Mechanical Mechanical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on researching, planning, designing, and developing mechanical products and systems, including instruments, controls, robots, engines, and machines. Responsibilities include managing test station design documents, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree and related experience, or a Master's/Ph.D. in STEM. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Contract Administrator - Level 3 or 4 (Hybrid) Seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Contract Administrator for the B-2 Program in Oklahoma City, OK. Responsibilities include proposal preparation, contract negotiation, administration, and customer interface, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. Requires knowledge of FAR/DFAR and various contract types. Clearance: Secret. | — | 0 |
| Principal Human Factors Engineer This role focuses on applying human performance principles to the design of human-machine systems and products, developing research methodologies, and evaluating prototypes. It involves interfacing with design engineers to optimize human-machine interfaces and identifying technological problems. The role requires familiarity with military standards for human factors and system safety, and serves as a liaison between software development, systems engineering, and other cross-functional teams. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Level 2 (AHT) Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman focused on full-stack development of satellite ground-segment software supporting test events, launch rehearsals, and operational missions. Responsibilities include designing and implementing applications, supporting ground-segment operations, developing test automation, and resolving software defects. Requires experience in C/C++, C#, Java, or Python, and an active DoD Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Dimension Control Tech 2/3 This role involves laying out, fabricating, and assembling jigs, fixtures, and tooling, requiring precise measurements and coordination. Responsibilities include planning work, setting up optical instruments for alignment checks, developing holding devices, and preparing operational sequences. The position requires experience with tool building, laser tracking, and computer-aided metrology systems in a manufacturing setting. | — | 0 |
| Principal Contract Administrator - Level 3 (Hybrid) This role is for a Principal Contract Administrator at Northrop Grumman, focusing on DoD contracting. Responsibilities include proposal preparation, contract negotiation, administration, risk evaluation, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS. A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or equivalent is required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) System Engineering & Integration (SEI) Manager 3- 18029 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to lead the Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) System Engineering & Integration (SEI) Team. This role involves strategic vision, requirement derivation, coordinating development and execution of IFCs for major milestone events, and collaborating with hardware/software IPTs. The position also includes Control Account Management and Risk Management duties, with a focus on evolving traditional Systems Engineering into lean agile, model-based frameworks. | — | 0 |
| Materials & Processes Engineer (Level 2 / 3) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Materials & Processes Engineer (Level 2/3) to join their Vehicle Engineering organization in Melbourne, FL. The role involves developing, qualifying, and optimizing materials (metallics, sealants, coatings) for structural applications, performing root-cause analysis of material failures, and defining processing specifications. Responsibilities include generating test plans, analyzing material properties, and ensuring M&P requirements are met. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Manager Aeronautical Engineering 2 - Material & Process (M&P) and Design Manager for Aeronautical Engineering focusing on Materials & Process and Design at Northrop Grumman. This role involves both functional management (20%) and technical leadership (80%) in analyzing, researching, and developing materials and their application processes for aeronautical designs. Responsibilities include material selection, processing strategies, cross-functional collaboration, technical reviews, and personnel management. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree, significant engineering experience, knowledge of materials and processes, familiarity with aerospace design, and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Internal Training Technical – C2BMC Planner Training Lead (26-208) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Internal Training Technical - C2BMC Planner Training Lead to manage the Planner component of a training team for the Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program. This role involves coordinating with Agile Release Trains, authoring iteration plans for training, acting as a Subject Matter Expert for C2BMC Planner applications, creating training materials, and conducting end-user training. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Deputy Operating Unit Program Director Deputy Operating Unit Program Director for Northrop Grumman's Air Dominance Division, responsible for leading programs from inception to completion, managing cost, schedule, and technical performance, negotiating contracts, and developing new business. The role also supports higher-level operating unit functions like strategy, capture, and proposals, requiring a Top Secret clearance and willingness to travel. | — | 0 |
| Principal Test Engineer – Regression Test Engineer (26-198) Principal Test Engineer – Regression Test Engineer for the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program within Northrop Grumman's Missile Defense System. Requires a STEM degree, 5+ years of experience, IAT Level II certification, and a Secret security clearance. Experience with Agile methodologies, Linux/Windows, and system integration/testing is essential. The role focuses on supporting the U.S. President and combatant commanders by ensuring the reliability and functionality of critical defense systems. | — | 0 |
| Sr Prin Sys Admin - X-Lab Cloud Tech Admin 26-243 & 26-244 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Systems Administrator to manage and maintain virtualization solutions, cloud technologies, and Kubernetes containerized architecture for the C2BMC program at Schriever Space Force Base. The role involves ensuring hypervisor software is up-to-date, troubleshooting virtualization/cloud issues, monitoring system health and capacity, and deploying virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). | — | 0 |
| Principal X-Lab DevOps Engineer (26-242) Principal DevOps Engineer for Northrop Grumman's C2BMC X-Lab, focusing on deploying, managing, and automating on-premise cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure, specifically containerized environments using Nutanix and Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, Ansible, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Requires a Secret security clearance and IAT Level II certification. | — | 0 |
| Embedded Software Engineer (San Diego) Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in San Diego, CA. The role involves full lifecycle software development for flight and mission-critical systems, working within Agile Scrum teams and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, experience with C/C++/Python, Agile development, and an active Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Level 3/4 (AHT) Software Engineer (Level 3/4) at Northrop Grumman supporting satellite ground-segment software for test, launch, and operational missions. Responsibilities include full-stack development, system integration, configuration, troubleshooting, and providing ground-software support during critical events. Requires C/C++/C#/Java/Python experience and an active DoD Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal ILS & Obsolescence Engineer This role focuses on Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Obsolescence Engineering for maritime defense programs, ensuring the long-term sustainment of critical systems throughout their product life cycle. The Principal ILS & Obsolescence Engineer will provide subject matter expertise, drive ILS processes, and manage customer and supplier relationships. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman UK, focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining critical software for mission-led solutions. Requires hands-on development, CI/CD pipeline support, and collaboration within an Agile framework. Primarily backend (Java, Python) or frontend (JavaScript/React) development with familiarity in containerization, cloud platforms, and databases. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Logistics Engineer/Principal Logistics Engineer - 18429* Logistics Engineer/Principal Logistics Engineer for the Sentinel Program, focusing on logistics analysis, maintenance planning, and provisioning data management for ICBM systems. Requires a STEM degree and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 2) at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. This role involves providing financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements, with a focus on Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts. Responsibilities include establishing Work Breakdown Structure, maintaining performance baselines, estimating costs to complete, supporting reporting, and analyzing variances. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in a related field, an active U.S. Government clearance, and the ability to obtain program access. Experience in government contracting with EVM and financial forecasting is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Laboratory Technician 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Laboratory Technician 4 in Elkton, Maryland. This role involves performing various technical procedures, preparing solutions and reagents, making observations, performing simple calculations, collecting and preparing data, and conducting laboratory support functions. The technician will also perform technical and record-keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory compliance policies, and conduct technical procedures in areas such as Production, R&D, Quality Control/Assurance, and EH&S. | — | 0 |
| Quality Analyst Quality Analyst role at Northrop Grumman focused on supporting electronics manufacturing and repair teams, managing nonconformance data, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with standards. Requires experience in QA, root cause analysis, and electronics manufacturing/repair. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Sr. Principal Logistics Engineer - 18714 Sr. Principal Logistics Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on logistics analysis, maintenance planning, and provisioning data for ICBM Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with logistics databases and standards. | — | 0 |
| Embedded Software Engineer (San Diego) Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in San Diego, CA. The role involves participating in the full Software development life cycle for flight and mission critical systems, working with real-time operating systems in an Agile Scrum environment. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, experience with C/C++/Python, Agile development, and an active Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal-Sr. Principal Dedicated Mission Partner Engineer-AHT Software Engineer role focused on DAF CLOUDworks, ensuring application functionality, security, infrastructure development, and cloud migration within a secure cloud program. Requires expertise in Kubernetes, GitOps, CI/CD, containerization, and infrastructure as code. | — | 0 |
| Principal-Sr. Principal Independent Assessment Engineer-AHT This role is for an Independent Security Assessor at Northrop Grumman, focusing on assessing implemented security controls within information systems for the DAF CLOUDworks program. The position requires a strong understanding of IT security concepts, cloud technologies, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and security assessment processes. The role involves independent assessment of management, operational, and technical security controls. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Electrical Principal Engineer Electrical role at Northrop Grumman focused on electrical integration and testing of launch vehicles. Responsibilities include authoring work packages, test conduction, data review, troubleshooting, and supporting program management and quality processes. Requires a Secret security clearance and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 5 years of experience. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr Principal Property and Asset Management - 13179-1 This role is for a Principal / Sr Principal Property and Asset Management professional on the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program. The responsibilities include overseeing property management standards, maintaining life cycle property accountability records, managing disposal of surplus material, understanding contractual terms, and working with internal and external tools like SAP and PIEE GFP Module. The role also involves hosting and leading audits and providing guidance on property management policies and regulations. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Packing & Shipping Operator Packing & Shipping Operator role at Northrop Grumman, responsible for packaging, processing, and shipping material according to military and commercial guidelines. Involves using various systems (SAP, GOLD, SharePoint, TMS) and adhering to strict specifications (MIL-STD, DOT/IATA). Requires obtaining various certifications and a Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Cables Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2 or 3) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cables Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2 or 3) in Chandler, AZ. The role involves supporting cable design, fabrication tools, testing, inspection, and production floor builds. Responsibilities include designing manufacturing processes, procedures, and layouts, creating MES cable build plans, troubleshooting, and implementing process improvements. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with relevant experience. Familiarity with Root Cause and Corrective Action is necessary. | — | 0 |
| Research/Principal Research Scientist Level 2/3 Research/Principal Research Scientist role focused on process development and automation for composite aerospace structures, involving material science, advanced resin systems, fiber reinforcements, and diagnostic techniques. The role requires developing new material systems for automated fabrication and solving technical issues using root cause methodologies. | — | 0 |
| Missile Development Program Manager 3 Program Manager for AARGM and AARGM-ER Missile development programs, responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance, leading cross-functional teams, customer relationship management, and proposal development within the defense sector. | — | 0 |
| Maintenance Technician - Level 3 This role is for a Maintenance Technician Level 3 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for ensuring facility maintenance initiatives and production goals are achieved. Responsibilities include performing mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementing sustaining actions on facility and production assets. The role also involves performing preventative, predictive, and service maintenance on various systems such as CNC, HVAC, boilers, and plumbing. A High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of Facilities Maintenance experience are required, along with CMMS knowledge and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Software Staff Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman supporting Aeronautics Systems sector. Responsibilities include software design & development, test, integration, and DevOps expertise for sustainment and modernization programs. Focus on leadership of large-scale software factories and implementing DevSecOps pipelines. | — | 0 |
| Business Area Operations Lead 3/4 This role is a Business Area Operations Lead at Northrop Grumman, responsible for supporting the successful execution of cost, schedule, and technical performance in delivering products and services. Key responsibilities include operations management, program execution, staffing, planning support, special projects, executive briefings, and promoting operational efficiency. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience (or equivalent experience) and demonstrated experience in operations and project management, including leadership, successful project completion, attention to detail, and collaboration. Experience with automation and efficiency tools is also required. Preferred qualifications include an active DoD Secret Clearance and program management or agile project management experience. | — | 0 |
| Principal Materials and Process (M&P) Engineer/Sr Principal Materials and Process (M&P) Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Principal Materials & Processes (M&P) Engineer or Sr. Principal Materials & Processes (M&P) Engineer specializing in metallic structures for their Vehicle Engineering organization in Melbourne, Florida. The role involves performing root cause analysis of material failures, generating test plans and reports, analyzing, researching, designing, and developing materials and their related fabrication and application processes. Responsibilities include applying principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic processing specifications and fabrication/assembly processes, as well as analyzing material properties and design allowables. The position requires a STEM degree with significant experience in metallic materials for airframe structures, experience with metals and their aerospace applications, and experience with repair processes for metallic materials. A DoD Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance are mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Staff Systems Safety Engineer - 17899 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Systems Safety Engineer to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program. The role involves use case development, requirements definition, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification & validation, and requirements traceability. Responsibilities include collaborating with program IPTs, developing systems engineering and design artifacts, working with technical teams and stakeholders, developing and incorporating system requirements, and contributing to system requirements development, management, and analysis. The candidate will also have experience in generation or review of design artifacts to support System Safety analyses for weapons system design, flight test, and flight worthiness. | — | 0 |