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.
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 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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| Manager Hardware Engineering 1 Manager for Hardware Engineering role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on PCB design, component engineering for inertial navigation systems, and team management. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in engineering processes and product lifecycle management. | — | 0 |
| Dimension Control Technician Level 3/4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Dimension Control Technician (Level 3/4) to join their Tool Die Making team in Clearfield, UT. The role involves fabricating and assembling tooling, jigs, fixtures, and gauges, requiring precision and adherence to exacting tolerances. Responsibilities include planning work, setting up optical instruments for alignment checks, and developing holding devices. Candidates need experience with tool building, laser tracking in a manufacturing setting, and must be able to obtain DoD and SAP security clearances. Experience with metrology systems like laser trackers and scanners is preferred. | — | 0 |
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| Manager Business Development 3 - US Navy Account Support Manager of Business Development for Northrop Grumman's US Navy account, responsible for coordinating customer engagement, pipeline health, and strategic agenda execution. Requires experience in defense sector business development and leading multi-disciplinary teams. | — | 0 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Technician Technician role focused on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) for defense applications, requiring Australian citizenship and baseline clearance. | — | 0 |
| Administrative Assitant Performs standard administrative tasks including file management, call handling, meeting coordination, mail processing, document review, information gathering and reporting, and potentially transcription. | — | 0 |
| Process Engineer Level 3 Process Engineer with a focus on developing and improving manufacturing processes, supporting operations, performing root cause analysis, and troubleshooting production issues. Requires a STEM degree and experience in Lean Manufacturing, interpreting blueprints, and Statistical Process Controls (SPC). | — | 0 |
| Staff Agile Product Manager - Level 5 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Agile Product Manager (Level 5) to lead Agile software development teams and teams focused on threat missile simulation requirements, models, and data. The role involves guiding the roadmap and vision for the Threat Products and Services (TPS) Agile Release Train (ART), developing requirements, prioritizing the backlog, and designing future capabilities for Modeling and Simulation (M&S) software products and threat missile simulation data used in missile defense testing. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in missile defense systems or M&S domains. | — | 0 |
| Mission Support Threat Engineering Lead - Level 4 Lead a team responsible for capturing requirements and evaluating missile threat models for use in Modeling and Simulation (M&S) tools and frameworks. This role involves coordinating with customers and intelligence analysts to develop accurate threat missile models, focusing on kinematic, RF, and IR signature domains. The position requires leadership in M&S methods, missile concepts, and team coordination for time-critical deliverables. | — | 0 |
| Embedded Software Engineer - Level 2 or 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to design, develop, test, and debug software for an autonomous distributed tracking system. The role requires modern C++, Python, Linux, OOP, and containerization experience, with a preference for embedded hardware/software exposure and CI/CD experience. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Modeling & Simulation Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Software Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to design, develop, test, and deploy modeling and simulation applications for an autonomous distributed tracking system. The role requires experience with complex modeling and simulation, modern C++, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer (Kinematic) - Level 2 or 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer (Kinematic) to develop high-fidelity threat modeling products for missile defense systems. This role involves creating kinematic models for ballistic and hypersonic threats, applying engineering algorithms to simulate flight characteristics, and authoring verification and validation documents. The position requires a STEM background, programming skills (MATLAB, Python, LaTeX), and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Senior Programs Director Senior Programs Director for Northrop Grumman's Airborne Multifunction Sensors Division, leading a Restricted Operating Unit. The role involves P&L responsibility, program strategy and execution across all program phases, team leadership, customer relationship management, and business development. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree with significant program management experience and an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| RF/Digital Test & Principal RF/Digital Test Engineer 2nd shift Northrop Grumman is seeking an RF/Digital Test and Development Engineer or Principal RF Test and Development Engineer to support the development, integration, and testing of production hardware. Responsibilities include hands-on testing, troubleshooting, analysis of failure trends, root cause analysis, and reporting on yields and problems. The role requires a strong understanding of RF theory and digital circuit design, with experience in various test equipment and programming languages. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst - Rocket Center WV This role is for an Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman. The analyst will be responsible for setting up and monitoring cost control systems, performing financial analyses, preparing budgets and schedules, and managing contract changes. The role requires a degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. Experience with data analytics is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 2 Program Manager for the F-35 program, overseeing workforce at multiple sites, managing profit and loss, cost, schedule, and technical performance for aircraft modification and sustainment. Responsibilities include proposal preparation, business plans, customer interface, and leading cross-functional teams across production, engineering, quality, and logistics. | — | 0 |
| Principal Contract Administrator This role is for a Principal Contract Administrator at Northrop Grumman, responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contract activities. The position requires experience with FAR/DFARS and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. It is not directly related to AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Contract Administrator Contract Administrator role at Northrop Grumman, responsible for managing contracts, proposals, and customer communications for development, production, and sustainment contracts. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or equivalent. Security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Manager Environmental Engineering 3 Manager of Environmental Engineering responsible for overseeing onsite remediation projects, managing a team of engineers, ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations, and managing project budgets and schedules. Requires strong project management, technical understanding of remediation, and stakeholder engagement skills. | — | 0 |
| Principal Industrial Security Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst 3 to develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment. This role involves studying and implementing federal security regulations, obtaining rulings for compliance, preparing manuals, and investigating security violations. The analyst will be responsible for maintaining compliance with applicable security regulations and leading the security program for various Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs. | — | 0 |
| Principal Industrial Security Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst 3 to develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment. This role involves studying and implementing federal security regulations, obtaining rulings for compliance, preparing manuals, and investigating security violations. The analyst will be responsible for maintaining compliance with applicable security regulations and leading the security program for various Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs. | — | 0 |
| E6B IMMC SCA Aircraft Mechanic 1 (Fuels) Aircraft Mechanic 1 (Fuels) at Northrop Grumman, supporting the E-6B aircraft maintenance program. Responsibilities include performing removal, installation, inspection, and repair of fuel cells, systems, and related components, analyzing drawings, diagnosing issues, and ensuring quality standards. Requires experience with fuel tanks and systems, and the ability to work in various physical conditions. | — | 0 |
| E6B PMI SCA Aircraft Mechanic 2 (Fuels) Aircraft mechanic specializing in fuel systems for the E-6B aircraft at Northrop Grumman. | — | 0 |
| Program Excellence Director 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Excellence Director 2 to lead the Program Excellence Organization, focusing on strengthening program management discipline and performance across the sector. This role involves deploying robust processes, tools, coaching, and PM development resources, driving cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and effectiveness in captures and program execution. The leader will also own the quality and outcomes of non-advocate reviews and ensure rigorous Program Review Authority processes. | — | 0 |
| General Maintenance Technician This role is for a Facilities Maintenance Technician at Northrop Grumman. Responsibilities include performing routine inspections and general maintenance on building equipment, working with outside contractors, and executing repair and maintenance tasks across various trades like electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC. The technician will also operate plant-yard equipment, manage a CMMS database, conduct EHS checks, and respond to emergency maintenance calls. Basic qualifications include a High School Diploma, 2 years of experience in facilities maintenance, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Preferred qualifications include technical training in maintenance trades and experience with commercial HVAC and fire alarm systems. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Maintenance Technician This role is for an Electrical Maintenance Technician at Northrop Grumman, responsible for routine inspection and maintenance of building electrical equipment, utilities systems, and related trades. The technician will install conduit, wire, and electrical components, diagnose and repair faults, perform tests, and ensure compliance with safety procedures. The role also involves updating maintenance databases and coordinating with contractors and vendors. | — | 0 |
| EB Welder(Union) This role is for an EB Welder at Northrop Grumman, responsible for welding pressure vessels and structural parts, operating heat ovens, and performing various welding and preparation tasks. Requires a high school diploma, 5 years of welding experience (3 years TIG), computer and reading skills, and the ability to obtain a security clearance and pass vision tests. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Quality / Sr Principal Engineer Quality Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Quality Engineer to join their STRIKE team in Palmdale, CA. The role involves monitoring mission assurance program specifications, ensuring quality, risk management, safety, reliability, and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers. Responsibilities include technical problem-solving, failure investigations, customer communication, oversight of quality requirements, leading Material Review Board submittals, reviewing First Article Inspections, assessing risks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. A Bachelor's degree with relevant experience and an active DoD Secret security clearance are required. | — | 0 |
| Associate Quality Analyst / Quality Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Quality Analyst or Quality Analyst to support the Mission Assurance organization. The role involves developing and implementing quality plans, ensuring products meet standards, investigating discrepancies, and recommending corrective actions. Requires a business-related degree and the ability to obtain a security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Paralegal 3/4 - McLean VA or Linthicum MD Paralegal position at Northrop Grumman supporting the Weapons Systems division within the Defense Systems Sector. Responsibilities include legal research, contract support, drafting, and document management. Requires experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment. | — | 0 |
| Principal Industrial Security Analyst/Sr Princ Industrial Security Analyst This role is for a Principal Industrial Security Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing and administering security programs for classified government programs. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal security regulations, handling classified materials, conducting security audits, and investigating violations. The role requires a Secret clearance and experience with industrial security protocols. | — | 0 |
| Principal Project Engineer Principal Project Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on managing technical projects through all manufacturing readiness level phases, from concept development to full production operations and sustainment. Responsibilities include design maintenance, obsolescence reviews, leading multi-disciplined teams to solve technical problems, proposal support, and acting as a technical focal point for customers and program managers. Requires a STEM degree and significant engineering experience, with a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Financial Assurance Manager 2 This role manages the Financial Shared Services SOX PMO team and the Imputed & Proxy reporting team, focusing on SOX compliance, financial audits, and process improvement within a large enterprise. It involves managing a team, coordinating with auditors, and ensuring adherence to regulations and internal policies. | — | 0 |
| Senior Staff Chief Engineer – Triton Payload Productions Senior Staff Chief Engineer responsible for the technical direction and execution of engineering on a payload production program, including design, development, integration, testing, delivery, and sustainment. The role involves managing the engineering team, serving as a technical advisor, and acting as the primary technical point of contact to the customer. Requires experience in leading technical teams through integration and production phases, and troubleshooting in specific technical areas like RF or sensor processing systems. A Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP are mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal Windows Systems Administrator This role is for a Principal Windows Systems Administrator at Northrop Grumman, responsible for maintaining Windows-based networks and computer systems, ensuring security compliance with DoD standards, analyzing customer requirements, recommending system enhancements, and managing user accounts and permissions. The position requires a Secret security clearance and a Security+ CE certification, with experience in Windows OS, Active Directory, and server management. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to ensure cyber survivability attributes are implemented in system designs. This role involves assessing and evaluating cybersecurity requirements, decomposing them into system requirements, and guiding the security architecture and tool selection. The engineer will evaluate implementations to identify security risks, attack surfaces, and verify cybersecurity protections, while also supporting the development of verification efforts and defining security governance and risk management. Experience with NIST 800-160, RMF, and MBSE is required, along with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Missile Systems Requirements Development Engineer 4 (AHT) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Missile Systems Requirements & Development Engineer 4 to support their SiAW missile program. The role involves supporting the systems engineering lifecycle of missile/weapon systems development, focusing on concept/mission and requirements development, as well as verification planning and compliance assessment. The candidate will work with the Systems Engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead and have technical knowledge in missile subsystems. Responsibilities include system requirements development, management, analysis, and traceability, functional analysis, trade studies, generating requirements documents, supporting system architecture and design, and assisting with technical and cost volumes for proposals. The role also involves supporting integration, test, and verification activities, tracking metrics, preparing for program reviews, interfacing with customers, and supporting program management activities like EVMS and CAM. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Electronics Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Electronics Engineer to join their Test Design Engineering team in Baltimore, MD. This role involves developing, enhancing, and maintaining test hardware for cutting-edge products and systems. The engineer will support the entire product lifecycle, from design and implementation to production test and debugging, working closely with various engineering disciplines and customers. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams, conducting reviews, and ensuring product requirements are met. A Secret or Top-Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Subsystems Mechanical - Electrical Design Staff Engineer Subsystems Mechanical - Electrical Design role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on electrical design, analysis, requirements, and troubleshooting for aircraft subsystems. Responsibilities include developing electrical wiring designs, selecting components, supporting power systems design, and participating in system-level testing and verification. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with significant experience in aerospace structural design or equivalent advanced degrees. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Document Control Security Specialist 3/4 The Document Control Security Specialist will manage documentation workflows and maintain the integrity and security of classified and unclassified documents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Responsibilities include regulatory compliance support, document coordination and maintenance, classification review, quality assurance for product release packages, and maintaining a secure computerized document revision system. | — | 0 |
| Liaison/Material Review Board Engineer This role is for a Liaison/Material Review Board (MRB) Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the disposition of discrepant supplier tags and designing repairs for composite parts and assemblies. The engineer will interface with suppliers and internal stakeholder groups, requiring strong communication skills. Experience with MES and MRB EN signatures is a plus. The role requires a STEM degree and experience in composite airframe structures, manufacturing, and repair processes, with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Developer - Level 2 Software Developer with experience in full software life cycle, DevSecOps, and cloud platforms for satellite ground software solutions. Responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, and maintaining applications using modern web frameworks and server-side languages. Requires experience with Agile methodologies and database systems. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Planning Analyst/Scheduler Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Program Planning Analyst/Scheduler to join their Scheduling Center of Excellence. The role involves coordinating with engineering and operations teams to develop and control program schedule baselines, manage cost, schedule, and technical performance, and perform schedule risk analyses using project scheduling software. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or equivalent, proficiency in scheduling tools like Microsoft Project or Oracle P6, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Energetics MFG Engineer – Level 4 This role is for a Sr. Principal Energetics Manufacturing Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on Tool Quality Engineering. The responsibilities include developing and maintaining Mission Assurance policies, ensuring product quality conforms to requirements, conducting source inspections at vendor sites, providing quality guidance in tooling design reviews, and authoring inspection plans. The role requires experience with manufacturing processes, machining, dimensional inspection, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). | — | 0 |
| Staff Energetics Manufacturing Engineer – Level 5 Staff Energetics Manufacturing Engineer - Level 5 at Northrop Grumman. Focuses on Tool Quality Engineering, developing and maintaining Mission Assurance policies and procedures to ensure product quality and performance. Responsibilities include source inspections, providing quality guidance in tooling design reviews, authoring inspection plans, and ensuring compliance with AS9100 and governmental requirements. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience or equivalent, knowledge of GD&T, manufacturing processes, and machining/dimensional inspection. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr Principal Embedded Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join their Weapons Integration and Mission Solutions (WIMS) organization. The role involves developing, modifying, and maintaining embedded operational flight programs for Electronic Warfare and Radar systems, participating in the full software development lifecycle, and providing leadership in solving complex problems. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, proficiency in C/C++/Ada, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst This role is for a Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 2) at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Cost Management organization. The primary responsibilities involve Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks, including establishing work breakdown structures, maintaining performance baselines, estimating costs to complete, and supporting reporting requirements. The analyst will interface with program managers and functional management, providing financial and administrative support. Experience with financial systems, EVMS principles, and cost performance reporting is required, along with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer in Chantilly, VA. This role involves testing mission-critical software applications across various platforms, validating software requirements through multiple testing methods, and developing/executing test plans. The position requires an active Secret security clearance and experience with diverse software and hardware testing throughout the development lifecycle. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer Experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support medium caliber gun system programs. Responsibilities include supporting design, production, and supplier development, ensuring Design to Cost (DTC) and Design for Assembly/Manufacturing (DFA/DFM) targets, interpreting engineering drawings, preparing cost estimates, and participating in disposition of non-conforming parts. Requires a BS in Engineering with 8+ years of experience, familiarity with CAD software, and ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance and ATF clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr. Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst in Melbourne, FL. This role supports the Cost Management organization, providing financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Responsibilities include Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks such as establishing Work Breakdown Structure, maintaining performance measurement baselines, estimating costs to complete, and supporting internal/external reporting. The role requires experience in government contracting with EVM, financial forecasting, and a DoD Secret clearance. | — | 0 |