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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| Senior Project Manager Senior Project Manager for Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton program in Edinburgh, SA, AU. The role involves leading end-to-end delivery of complex upgrade projects for aircraft, ground systems, and Defence networks, balancing cost, schedule, risk, and operational impact while managing stakeholders and ensuring project governance. Requires experience in complex project management, decision-making under pressure, and leading multi-disciplinary teams, preferably with Defence experience. Australian Citizenship and a Defence security clearance (AU-Secret/NV1) are mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Business Management Analyst - Multifunction This role is for a Business Management Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on program cost control, pricing, rates & budgets, or financial planning. Responsibilities include analyzing program performance, supporting cost estimate development, invoicing, customer proposals, and audits. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a business-related field, proficiency in MS Excel, and a Secret security clearance. Experience with SAP, COGNOS, government contract compliance, and Earned Value Management is preferred. The role is not directly AI/ML related, but operates within a large defense contractor that likely uses AI in its products. |
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| Security Coordinator - Level 3 or Level 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Security Coordinator (Level 3 or 4) in Dulles, VA, to provide program security and personnel security support. This role involves processing documentation for SAP and SCI nominations, managing security databases, preparing Program Access Request (PAR) packages, and ensuring compliance with government and corporate security policies. The position requires an active Top Secret security clearance and familiarity with various security manuals and regulations. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Cost Control Analyst This role is for a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial planning and control for defense sector divisions. Responsibilities include budget preparation, financial analysis, Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks, cost monitoring, and reporting to ensure contracts meet financial parameters and government guidelines. The role also involves providing technical guidance to junior staff and requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Software / Principal Software Test Engineer - 18717 Software/Principal Software Test Engineer for the Sentinel Program, focusing on planning and executing vehicle level integration, test, and checkout activities. Responsibilities include defining test requirements, developing documentation, integrating hardware, performing data analysis, and interfacing with developers and systems engineers. | — | 0 |
| (Skillbridge) – Engineering Technician – Electrical Ground Support Equipment This is an internship (Skillbridge) opportunity for transitioning military service members at Northrop Grumman, focusing on Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE). The role involves supporting engineering teams with documentation, drawing release cycles, BOM review, and potentially hands-on testing, with oversight from senior engineers. It is not directly related to AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, responsible for program planning and financial control support, including budget and schedule preparation, financial analysis (funding profiles, cash forecasting, variance analysis), Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks, cost risk analysis, and reporting. The role also involves supporting audits, financial planning activities, and providing technical guidance to junior staff. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| (SDS) Aerojet SMT Technical Lead - 16601 This role is a Technical Lead for Supplier Management within Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems sector, focusing on the Aerojet Subcontract. The lead will oversee technical aspects of supplier deliverables, manage technical baselines, evaluate proposals, and mitigate technical risks, requiring a strong background in engineering, design, manufacturing, and systems engineering, particularly in propulsion and aerospace systems. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Level 2 Software Engineer - Level 2 at Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, supporting a large team with specialized software focus across Development and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) tasks. Focuses on development and sustainment of mission operational SW product lines and new capabilities for a restricted SCI Customer. | — | 0 |
| Staff Program Cost Control Analyst Staff Program Cost Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, responsible for program planning, financial control, and Earned Value Management (EVM) support for defense sector divisions. Requires experience with financial systems, cost performance reporting, and government cost control guidelines. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Design Engineer / Principal Design Engineer (CSA) - 17070* Design Engineer/Principal Design Engineer role supporting the design, modeling, and integration of Civil-Structural elements for Sentinel Launch Facilities, Launch Centers, and Test Facilities. Requires knowledge of construction materials, techniques, and codes. Security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Design Engineer / Principal Design Engineer (CSA) - 17100* Design Engineer/Principal Design Engineer on the Sentinel program supporting the design, modeling, and integration efforts for Civil-Structural elements of Launch Facilities, Launch Centers, and/or Test Facilities. Requires U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Secret and SAP clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Design Engineer / Principal Design Engineer (CSA) - 17094* Design Engineer/Principal Design Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on Civil-Structural elements of Launch Facilities, Launch Centers, and Test Facilities. Responsibilities include design, modeling, integration, reviewing designs, assessing civil capacity, and managing contract design parameters. Requires US citizenship and ability to obtain Secret and SAP clearances. | — | 0 |
| Computer Support 2-18781 This role provides computer support, including inventory verification, acting as a liaison between teams, and learning about cyber security methods. It requires a High School diploma or equivalent with additional education/experience, the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance and SAP/SAR clearance, experience troubleshooting Windows OS and Microsoft Office, and a DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification. | — | 0 |
| Production Operations Engineering PG&T Manager 3 (18688) Manager for Production Operations Engineering Process, Governance, and Training within Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems division, focusing on ICBM systems. Responsibilities include planning, risk management, process standardization, training development, compliance, and team management across multiple business areas. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Cost Control Analyst This role is for a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Navigation, Intelligence, & Connectivity Division. The analyst will be responsible for creating and analyzing financial reports, managing invoicing, and performing monthly/quarterly financial tasks like EACs, IPRS, and Financial Forecasts. Key duties include interfacing with program stakeholders, preparing budgets and schedules, performing Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks, monitoring costs and schedules on contracts, and supporting audits and financial planning activities. A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or a Master's with 3 years is required, along with EVM experience and proficiency in financial systems and Excel. A Secret clearance is also required. | — | 0 |
| Assembler - Level 2 or Level 3 Assembler for electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies, working from diagrams and procedures, performing continuity checks, and potentially disassembling, modifying, and reassembling components. Requires manual dexterity and precision for small assemblies. | — | 0 |
| Principal Field Engineer (PLE) This role involves operating and maintaining complex tactical communication systems, including airborne and terrestrial systems, for sustained operations and exercises. Responsibilities include performing preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting hardware/software and network issues, system administration, and managing COMSEC. The role requires extensive travel to classified/hazardous duty locations and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Project Systems Engineer 5 Project Systems Engineer with experience in Control Account Management, proposal development, schedule and budget planning, and Earned Value Management for the In-Flight Interceptor Communication Systems (IFICS) Data Terminal (IDT) product within the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program. Requires a Secret clearance and experience supporting DoD proposal activities. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Integration & Execution (EI&E) Director 2 – Test & Evaluation This role is for an Engineering Integration & Execution Director at Northrop Grumman, focusing on Test & Evaluation for the STRIKE program. The position involves leading a team of engineers, shaping the vision for engineering execution, managing staffing needs, and ensuring technical, cost, and schedule commitments are met. It requires partnership with Chief Engineers, Program Managers, and Centers of Technical Excellence to deliver technical solutions, manage risks, and foster employee growth within a defense sector context. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - 17476 This role is for a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist supporting the Sentinel Program (Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent - GBSD) at Northrop Grumman. The specialist will manage end-to-end subcontracting activities, including RFP creation, proposal analysis, source selection, negotiation, award justification, supplier management, and subcontract closeout, all while ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and company policies. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field with significant experience in supply chain and subcontract management, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Optical Precision Electromechanical Assembler 3 Optical Precision Electromechanical Assembler 3 role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the assembly and testing of optical-mechanical, electro-optical, and electronic/mechanical assemblies. Requires experience with metrology, inspection tools, and following technical documentation. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Planning Specialist or Principal Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist or Principal to support the Advanced Communications and Networks (ACN) Operating Unit. The role involves developing supply chain strategy, assessing supply resources, planning inventory and production, and managing GSC scope for programs. Responsibilities include analyzing supply/demand, using MRP tools, managing requisitions, and briefing program leadership on GSC status. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in supply chain or related fields, or equivalent experience. Experience with SAP or similar MRP systems, Federal and Defense Contracting requirements (FAR/DFARS/ITAR), and Microsoft Office Suite is necessary. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Structural/Principal Structural Analyst - 18755 Structural Analyst/Principal Structural Analyst for the Sentinel program, focusing on structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEa) with Nastran, and performing static and dynamic structural problem analysis. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Operations Research 2 Manager Operations Research 2 role focused on product ownership of program management processes and tools, including the Programs Portal, Program Execution Framework, and program management Sector Principles and Operating Practices. Responsibilities include managing software projects, leading documentation and compliance, collaborating with functional organizations, and maintaining analytics for program sites and tools. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience, strong project management skills, and proficiency in MS Office and SharePoint. | — | 0 |
| Principal Logistics Management Analyst This role is for a Principal Logistics Management Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on inventory research, data analysis, and resolving system discrepancies within Air Force supply chain management. The analyst will work with various legacy systems to identify and mitigate issues impacting supply chain performance and financial audit readiness. | — | 0 |
| Power Systems Engineer 3/4 This role focuses on the design, implementation, and management of power and control systems for industrial process equipment in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include electrical drawing development, PLC programming, power distribution design, and project oversight from conception to completion. | — | 0 |
| Environmental Test Dynamics Engineer - Level 1 or Level 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Environmental Test Dynamics Engineer (Level 1 or 2) to support a large Environmental Test facility in the Space Industry. The role involves planning, designing, and implementing complex test setups, working hands-on with testing equipment, and providing leadership to technicians. Responsibilities include technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, and troubleshooting of equipment. | — | 0 |
| Pricing & Estimating Manager 1 Manager for a team of pricing analysts at Northrop Grumman, focusing on new business cost proposals, change proposals, and task/delivery orders. Responsibilities include strategic engagement, proposal management, ensuring estimating system compliance, and providing recommendations to leadership on pricing requirements, obligations, and risks. The role involves managing a team, overseeing proposal products, participating in strategy development, and representing the sector in reviews. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman, leading production support, supplier support, supplier development, and test engineering functions for medium caliber gun operating units. Responsibilities include managing teams, ensuring compliance, providing engineering support for testing and production, and driving continuous improvement in design for manufacturability and assembly. | — | 0 |
| Manager Facilities Engineering 3 Manager of Facilities Engineering responsible for strategy, planning, operations, and project execution of a large facility portfolio, including managing staff, budgets, capital planning, space utilization, and maintenance programs. Requires experience in facilities management systems and leadership. | — | 0 |
| Shipping Receiving Coordinator - Level 3 or Level 4 This role is a Shipping Receiving Coordinator responsible for managing daily shipping schedules, verifying order information, handling export requirements, communicating with accounting for approvals, providing shipping data to sales, retrieving parts for inventory and shipment, reviewing part drawings for QA, creating work orders, performing inventory adjustments and validation, supporting inventory management, processing receipts of purchased items, utilizing ERP and export management systems, maintaining a safe work area, and complying with ISO 9001 and EHS management systems. The position requires basic computer skills, flexibility, overtime availability, strong communication, attention to detail, basic math skills, ability to interpret engineering prints, and physical ability to lift 50 pounds and operate a forklift. Preferred qualifications include an associate degree, experience in shipping/receiving with domestic and international shipments, and knowledge of shipping carriers and ERP systems. | — | 0 |
| Assembler 3 Performs electronic and mechanical assembly operations, working from diagrams and drawings, using tools, and performing quality checks. May also modify and test prototype assemblies. Requires experience in electronics manufacturing, soldering, and assembling RF circuit cards and wiring harnesses. A secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Production Test Technician 3 Production Test Technician for Northrop Grumman's F35 CNI team, responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and repairing CNI systems and hardware. Requires operating test equipment, interpreting technical documentation, and reporting test data. Must be able to lift 30 lbs, pay attention to detail, work in a team, and meet production goals with limited supervision. Requires High School Diploma/GED, 4 years of industry experience, RF electronics testing/troubleshooting experience, MS Office proficiency, US Citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Assembler 3 Assembler 3 role at Northrop Grumman focusing on electronic and mechanical assembly operations for defense systems. Requires high school diploma, electronics manufacturing experience, and the ability to obtain a secret security clearance. Experience with RF/CNI systems, SAP, ESD/FOD control, and regulatory compliance is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Configuration Analyst – Level 2 Configuration Analyst role at Northrop Grumman focused on establishing and maintaining configuration management processes, databases, and documentation throughout project lifecycles for hardware and software. Requires experience with CM standards, PLM/ERP systems, and managing documentation integrity. Security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Manager Manufacturing Operations 1 - Product Center Leader Manager of Manufacturing Operations responsible for the execution, delivery, safety, quality, and cost of assigned programs within the Mission Enabling Products business unit. This role involves collaboration with various functions, talent development, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems. | — | 0 |
| F-35 Principal/Sr Principal Project Management Project Manager for F-35 proposals, managing the entire lifecycle from RFP receipt to submission. Requires leadership, collaboration, business analysis, and project management skills within the aerospace and defense industry. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Software Engineer (AHT) This role is for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the Collaborative Mission Planning Continuum (CMPC) program. The engineer will define product vision, manage the backlog, liaise with stakeholders, and conduct research for electronic data processing systems. The position requires a Secret DoD clearance and experience with Agile, CI/CD, C#, Java, .NET, SQL, scripting languages, Git, and Atlassian tools. Experience with microservices, containers, and cloud platforms is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist This role is for a Senior Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing supply chain operations for production programs. Responsibilities include managing on-time delivery, material budgets, forecasting, risk identification, and supplier relations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of experience in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain Management, SAP experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Experience in regulated industries like Aerospace & Defense is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Intern - Avionics Engineer Internship role focused on avionics engineering support for aircraft sustainment and operations within a regulated, safety-critical aviation environment. The role involves assisting with engineering activities, analysis, documentation, troubleshooting, and working with multidisciplinary teams on Defence programs. | — | 0 |
| Intern - EHS Internship role supporting Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives within Northrop Grumman Australia, focusing on maintaining safe and environmentally responsible workplaces for defense and technology programs. Responsibilities include assisting with reporting, risk assessments, incident investigations, and promoting a safety culture. Requires current student status in a relevant discipline and Australian citizenship. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Quality Engineer Quality role at Northrop Grumman supporting production activities for marine propulsion and power generation equipment. Responsibilities include devising and implementing inspection and testing methods, developing quality control systems, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing, conducting quality assurance tests, performing statistical analysis, auditing quality systems, and applying lean and six-sigma methodologies. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree, experience in Quality Assurance, root cause investigation, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Precision Electromechanical Assembler 1 This role involves performing electromechanical assembly and soldering of precision circuit cards, using measuring instruments, collaborating with engineering on prototypes, monitoring quality, and maintaining records. It requires adherence to safety and ESD procedures, and the ability to interpret designs and instructions. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and experience with microscopes and soldering tools. | — | 0 |
| Principal Material Requirements Planning Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Material Requirements Planning Analyst to define material requirements, analyze program data for material spend plans, and collaborate with functional areas for program success. The role involves analyzing manufacturing, ERP, and other material requirements based on assembly demands, component replenishments, substitute parts, production repairs, engineering changes, and enterprise supplies. Responsibilities include developing and analyzing material requirements from specifications and schedules, identifying shortages, resolving issues with cross-functional teams, and approving requisitions. Requires a High School diploma/GED and 9 years of relevant experience in supply chain, material management, or supplier management, or equivalent education/experience combinations. Proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis for reporting is essential, along with a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Embedded Software Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer specializing in Manufacturing Test Engineering for RF Systems. This role involves developing and maintaining software for testing radio frequency production hardware, troubleshooting issues, collaborating with various engineering and production teams, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires experience with programming languages like C#, C, Java, or LabWindows CVI, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Software/Principal Engineer Software (Infrastructure) Software Engineer or Principal Software Engineer to deploy, automate, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve systems and software infrastructure. Responsibilities include design and implementation of application builds, releases, deployment, configuration, gathering requirements, prototyping, architecting solutions, building and test plan execution, quality reviews, triaging and fixing operational issues, integration, troubleshooting, and testing. Requires understanding of SDLC and automated testing for large data sets. Experience with aviation or safety-critical systems and C/C++ is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Staff - SMT Technical Lead - Bechtel Subcontract This role is a Sr. Staff Technical Lead for a Bechtel subcontract within Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems sector, focusing on managing supplier technical efforts, ensuring technical rigor, and aligning supplier activities with program baselines. It involves developing Statements of Work, evaluating proposals, approving technical deliverables, and managing technical risks within cost and schedule constraints. The role requires significant experience in STEM, systems engineering, construction management, and supplier management, along with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Program Cost Control Analyst - EVM Compliance Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Program Cost Control Analyst with expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) Compliance. The role involves partnering with program teams to ensure compliance with EVMS policies and procedures, supporting reviews (Internal Surveillance, Compliance, Joint Surveillance, IBRs), conducting EVM training, and performing financial analysis. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or equivalent, knowledge of EVM, DCMA/IC reviews, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Test and Training Infrastructure Integration Zone Systems Engineering Manager 3- 18767 This role is for a Test and Training Infrastructure Integration Zone Systems Engineering Manager at Northrop Grumman. The primary focus is on leading system engineering, integration, modeling, and testing for Sentinel Test and Training Sites. Responsibilities include acting as a Cost Account Manager (CAM), leading cross-functional teams, championing model-based engineering, managing stakeholder relationships, and developing talent. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in STEM, a Secret clearance, and experience with EVMS, requirements engineering, system architecture, and test & verification. Experience in Aerospace/Defense is also required. | — | 0 |