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.
Currently tracking 11 active AI roles, down 13% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $83k–$292k (avg $184k).
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).
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| Sr Principal Engineer Software Seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Software Engineer to support research in areas including 5G/NextG communications, machine learning, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and future wireless technologies for tactical applications. Responsibilities include integrating, deploying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing 5G systems, Azure and AWS cloud architecture, and associated infrastructure. The role involves hands-on technical experience, environment automation, management, continuous improvements, and taking ownership of complex problems within a multi-discipline team. The candidate will develop, modify, and maintain applications using software engineering best practices, participating in the full software development lifecycle. Scripting (bash, PowerShell, Python), C/C++, Java, or other OOP languages in a Linux environment are required. Experience with AI/ML model integration into microservices is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineer - Level 4 Mechanical Engineer at Northrop Grumman supporting the GMD Weapon System Hardware Engineering team. Responsibilities include performing finite element analysis, reviewing analyses, developing and maintaining design drawings, and mentoring junior engineers. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with CAD and mechanical drawing standards. |
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| Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Level 4 This role is for a Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing and optimizing manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies and equipment. The engineer will be responsible for machine arrangement, fabrication sequences, adapting designs to production conditions, incorporating inspection and test requirements, and ensuring process compliance with regulations. A key requirement is an active US Government Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Engineer - Level 3 Electrical Engineer with a focus on hardware design, drawing development, and system integration within an Agile environment for defense systems. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Embedded Software Engineer (Secret) - Level 4 (Chandler) Embedded Software Engineer with a Secret clearance for defense systems, focusing on C/C++ development in real-time operating system environments. | — | 0 |
| Manager Pricing Cost Estimating 2 Manager for Pricing Cost Estimating at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading a team that evaluates major subcontract and general procurement cost proposals. The role involves developing cost models, performing cost analysis, ensuring compliance with regulations like FAR and DFARS, and supporting negotiations and audits. | — | 0 |
| Composite Prototype Technician Level 2 or 3 (1st and 2nd Shift) Composite Prototype Technician role at Northrop Grumman, involving fabrication, layup, and operation of manufacturing equipment for prototype development. Requires a Secret clearance and potential for SAP clearance. | — | 0 |
| Director Supply Chain Programs 1 Director of Supply Chain Programs at Northrop Grumman, overseeing a multi-site workforce and responsible for program execution, financial performance, and supply chain optimization. Requires extensive experience in government contracting, team leadership, and supplier management. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Staff Manufacturing Engineer - 17207 Staff Manufacturing Engineer for the Sentinel program, responsible for engineering solutions in fabrication, assembly, system integration, deployment, and testing of engineered products. Involves developing manufacturing plans, conducting readiness assessments, creating BOMs, developing work instructions, supporting system design, and tool design. Requires strong organizational and communication skills, with a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal/ Sr. Principal Network Communications (Level 3 or Level 4) Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Network Communications SME to plan, evaluate, and coordinate installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication networks. The role involves maintaining expertise in network hardware/software, proposing cost-saving solutions, and preparing network documentation. Additionally, the SME will develop technical manuals and training curriculum for aviation-related audiences, review simulator design, and coordinate with engineering support for training curriculum development. This position requires a Top Secret clearance and involves significant travel. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Airborne Systems Operator (Top Secret Required; Chantilly VA) This role is for a Senior Principal Airborne System Operator at Northrop Grumman, requiring a Top Secret clearance. The operator will conduct ground and flight tests, specifically focusing on Full Motion Video (FMV) and Electro/Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Imagery operations to support system verification and testing. Responsibilities include operating in a high-paced environment, communicating with stakeholders, multitasking, defining test plans, conducting briefings, acting as a liaison for engineering and data analysis, attending technical reviews, and supporting test plan development. Basic qualifications include significant experience in airborne systems operation, FMV operations, and a strong understanding of technical data and training development. A Top Secret clearance and willingness to undergo a polygraph are mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 1 Program Manager for defense sector, focusing on delivery of contractual requirements on cost and schedule, managing the full program life cycle, and leading cross-functional teams. Requires experience with US Government contracts and project management. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 2 Program Manager for defense sector, focusing on fuzing and warhead business. Responsible for delivering contractual requirements on cost and schedule, managing the full program lifecycle from proposal development to closeout, leading cross-functional teams, and cultivating customer relationships. Requires experience in managing cost, schedule, and technical performance, developing proposals, and utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM). | — | 0 |
| Manager of Programs 2 – Active RF Manager of Programs 2 for Active RF Systems at Northrop Grumman, responsible for delivering contractual requirements on cost and schedule, leading cross-functional teams, managing program execution from inception to completion, including Integrated Master Schedules, budget baselines, and stakeholder relationships. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 3 Program Manager for Fuzing and Warhead business within Missile Products at Northrop Grumman. Responsible for delivering contractual requirements on cost and schedule, managing the full program life cycle from proposal development to closeout, and leading cross-functional teams. Requires experience in business acumen, capture management, and communication. | — | 0 |
| Electromechanical Engineer (Level 1 OR 2) Electromechanical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on computer hardware design, integration, and functionality verification for systems involving diverse electrical signals (power, RF, fiber optics). Requires collaboration, documentation, and troubleshooting. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Electromechanical Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Electromechanical Engineer in Aurora, CO. The role involves hardware design, integration, and verification for systems using power, RF, and fiber optics. Responsibilities include collaborating on designs, finalizing drawings, supporting equipment integration, system-level testing, troubleshooting, and technical writing. Requires a STEM degree, relevant experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Experience with power/cooling or site construction is a plus. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Manager Project Management 3 - 18742 Manager Project Management 3 role at Northrop Grumman, responsible for overseeing operational aspects of projects, managing schedules, budgets, and risk, and serving as a liaison between project teams and management. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 8 years of experience, and an active Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Airworthiness Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an Airworthiness Engineer to support certification efforts on various air vehicle platforms. This role involves ensuring airworthiness certification objectives are met throughout the product lifecycle, including flight releases, type certification, and continued airworthiness. Responsibilities include developing and negotiating airworthiness plans, bases of certification, and means of compliance, as well as coordinating with engineering disciplines and managing type design data. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Data Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer Data to join their Instrumentation & Data team. The role involves building data collection architectures for flight, lab, and ground testing. Responsibilities include developing requirements for data connections, designing data management plans, and supporting hardware/software tools for data collection, processing, and dissemination. The position requires experience with test data acquisition systems and data configuration/collection software, with a focus on bus data collection and telemetry. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer -18331* Manufacturing Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on developing and improving production processes, resolving technical issues, and ensuring compliance with SOW requirements. Responsibilities include process design, equipment research, supplier collaboration, root cause analysis, and on-site support. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Engineer Environmental This role is for a Sr. Principal Environmental Engineer at Northrop Grumman, responsible for managing and overseeing environmental remediation projects across various US sites. The position requires expertise in federal and state environmental laws, project management for investigation and remediation, agency interaction, and cost controls. The engineer will provide strategic advice, direct technical implementation of remedial activities, manage contractors, ensure regulatory compliance, and negotiate with agencies. | — | 0 |
| Material Processes Technician 4 This role supports the definition of engineering requirements for materials, processes, and manufacturing technologies in aerospace and defense. Responsibilities include qualifying new materials and processes, supporting design reviews and failure analyses, coordinating lab activities, and maintaining engineering records. The role requires experience in metallurgy, manufacturing processes, and an active DoD Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Chief Engineer/Hardware IPT Lead This role is for a Sr. Principal Chief Engineer/Hardware IPT Lead on a production program within the Advanced Mission Capabilities organization. The candidate will lead a cross-discipline engineering team, manage cost and schedule, and oversee hardware and hardware test projects, including Near Field and Far Field Ranges, to increase production capacity and throughput. Responsibilities include hardware/software integration, test set certification, and customer briefings. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Tool Design Engineer Level 3/4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Tooling Design Engineer to design industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments for production or experimental use. Responsibilities include creating 3D models and 2D drawings, ensuring designs are safe and effective for manufacturing, testing, qualifying, and transporting products, and working with customers and other engineering functions to meet budget and schedule requirements. The role requires experience in designing tooling for composite and metallic parts, general metallic fabrication, solid modeling (NX preferred), 2D drafting (CADAM preferred), manufacturing processes, GD&T, and root cause corrective action analysis. A Bachelor's degree in STEM with relevant experience or a Master's/PhD is required, along with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Computer Systems Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Computer Systems Analyst to support manufacturing test activities at the Enhanced Production and Integration Center (EPIC). The role involves integrated hardware/software testing for IP-based Tactical Networks using RHEL systems and Cisco devices. | — | 0 |
| Principal Project Manager (OCONUS Site Lead) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Project Manager (OCONUS Site Lead) to oversee the implementation of processes and planning for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mission Package Design, Engineering, Production and Sustainment (DEP&S) Program. This role involves supporting operations at forward operating sites, facilitating maintenance on mission modules, and acting as the senior contractor on site. The position requires extensive travel, including multi-month overseas deployments, and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Level 4 Software Engineer (Level 4) at Northrop Grumman's Insights & Intelligence (i2) organization, focusing on designing, developing, and modernizing full-stack analytics applications for executive visibility and enterprise performance management. The role involves building scalable backend services, automated data pipelines, and user-centered frontends, partnering with data scientists and stakeholders, and improving application architecture, performance, and security. Responsibilities include establishing strong software engineering practices, CI/CD pipelines, and providing technical leadership. | — | 0 |
| Production Quality Engineering Manager 1 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Production Quality Engineering Manager 1 to lead quality engineering functions within manufacturing, ensuring missile systems comply with contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements. The role involves managing a team, overseeing quality systems (ISO 9001/AS9100, Mil-specs, ITAR, DFARS), ensuring audit readiness, managing non-conformances, collaborating with suppliers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Mission Assurance Engineer – Level 4 This role is for a Sr. Principal Mission Assurance Engineer in the Space Sector, supporting complex engineering problems in an industrial environment. The engineer will provide expertise in interpreting regulations, ensuring compliance, and working with various internal and external organizations. Responsibilities include ensuring inspections and process controls meet specifications, leading root cause investigations, and applying quality assurance principles. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Maintenance Technician Level 3 / Level 4 (Nights) This role is for a Maintenance Technician (Level 3 or 4) responsible for maintaining production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. Responsibilities include performing repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, and on machines and equipment, aligning with a Millwright position. The role involves routine preventative maintenance on various plant equipment including CNC machines, boilers, HVAC systems, and more. It requires the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance and support a rotating night shift. | — | 0 |
| Staff Systems Architect (Environmental Control Systems) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Systems Architect specializing in Environmental Control Systems (ECS) for their Aeronautics Systems team in El Segundo, CA. The role involves leading the development and design of ECS, including trade studies, system test & verification, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include performing complex fluid thermal system analysis, developing ECS architectures, control logic development, and acting as a technical point of contact for suppliers. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with significant experience in thermal fluid architecture development for air vehicles, experience with hybrid power and thermal systems, compressible fluids, supplier interfacing, and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Programs Manager 3 - 18659 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Programs Manager 3 to lead and collaborate with a diverse team of supply chain professionals and cross-functional stakeholders responsible for program execution, including management of major subcontractors and complex Bills of Material (BOMs). The role involves proposal planning, strategy development, negotiations, risk management, and ensuring subcontractor performance within cost, schedule, and quality requirements. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience in supply chain, operations, business, or program management, with demonstrated experience in major subcontractor management and building customer relationships. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst This role is for a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Cost Management organization. The primary responsibilities involve Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks, including establishing Work Breakdown Structures, assessing performance criteria, maintaining estimates to complete, and supporting reporting requirements for variance analysis. The role also involves budget baseline management, funding analysis, cost risk assessment, and financial forecasting. The position requires experience with government EVM and financial systems like Cobra and SAP. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Facilities Engineer - Level 3 or 4 This role is for a Principal/Sr. Principal Facilities Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing and maintaining facilities and equipment, including scheduling contractors, writing PM plans, and supporting manufacturing operations. It requires a STEM degree and experience in engineering fields like Power Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or Facilities. | — | 0 |
| Calibration Tech 3 This role involves calibrating, testing, adjusting, and maintaining various types of measuring and indicating instruments and test equipment in a manufacturing or test environment. It requires basic computer skills, data analysis, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Facilities Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (C-Shift) This role is for a Principal/Sr. Principal Facilities Engineer at Northrop Grumman, supporting manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities include scheduling contractors, managing equipment maintenance plans, spare parts, and performing E-FMEA. The position requires a STEM degree, engineering experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Experience with industrial automation equipment and specific control systems is preferred. The role operates on a weekend C-Shift. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Sr Principal DevOps Engineer - 18728 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer to assist with the design, configuration, and maintenance of infrastructure and cloud resources for the Sentinel program. The role involves creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating software testing and deployment, monitoring infrastructure, and troubleshooting technical issues. Experience with build tools, CI environments, scripting languages, Kubernetes, and container technologies is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal DevOps Engineer - 18727 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer to assist with the design, configuration, and maintenance of infrastructure and cloud resources for the Sentinel program. The role involves creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating software testing and deployment, monitoring and troubleshooting infrastructure, and remediating security findings. The engineer will also mentor staff in DevOps concepts and identify automation opportunities. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Engineer - Subsystems Electrical Design Senior Principal Engineer - Subsystems Electrical Design role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on electrical design, analysis, and troubleshooting for aircraft subsystems including System Architecture, Cable Design, and Electrical Power Generation & Distribution. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in aerospace structural design or equivalent, with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance and SAP clearance. | — | 0 |
| SkillBridge-Risk Management Analyst 2/3 -18689 This role is for a Risk Management Analyst within the defense industry, supporting the Sentinel program. The analyst will define, plan, organize, direct, and control risk and opportunity management efforts, evaluate handling approaches, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure integration with EVMS. The position requires experience supporting DOD programs, analyzing data, and understanding risk management concepts, with a strong preference for experience with risk management tools and processes. | — | 0 |
| Deployable Tool Crib Attendant 2 This role is responsible for receiving, storing, issuing, and maintaining tools, equipment, and hazardous materials in a tool crib environment. It involves inventory management, minor repairs, calibration checks, and data entry for tracking purposes. The position requires adherence to safety procedures and potentially flexible work schedules, including on-call status. | — | 0 |
| Manager Computer Systems Analysis 2 - Top Secret Manager of Classified Computer Systems Analysis responsible for leading a team of Information Systems Professionals (ISSOs/ISSMs/SA's) in performing assessments of systems and networks, identifying deviations from acceptable configurations, and supporting certification and accreditation processes. Requires experience with Intelligence Community assessment and authorization processes (ICD-503), Special Access Programs (JSIG), and DoD collateral (NISPOM and DAAPM) processes. The role involves ensuring compliance with government policies, conducting vulnerability assessments, and managing security documentation. | — | 0 |
| Financial Analyst - Level 4 Financial Analyst role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on strategic planning, reporting, and analysis of key financial metrics for the Intelligence & Sensing Business Unit. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience with financial reporting tools. | — | 0 |
| Financial Analyst - Level 2 or 3 Financial Analyst role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on strategic planning, reporting, and analysis of key financial metrics for the Intelligence & Sensing Business Unit. Responsibilities include EAC contract profitability assessment, cash flow management, risk assessment, and supporting annual operating and long-range strategic plans. Requires a Top Secret security clearance and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Software Test Engineer - 16814 Seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Software Test Engineer to design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems. This role involves multidisciplinary research, collaboration with hardware engineers, and ensuring software standards are met within the Sentinel Program. Requires experience with Java, C++, Python, and understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies. A Secret DoD Clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Mission Assurance Engineer - 14708-2 This role is for a Sr. Principal Mission Assurance Engineer on the Sentinel program, focusing on ensuring mission success through quality, risk management, safety, reliability, and maintainability. Responsibilities include technical reviews, developing quality plans, leading failure review boards, developing metrics, and supporting customer requests. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of quality experience, or equivalent, and an active Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Contract Administrator / Contract Administrator - Roy UT This role is for an Associate Contract Administrator or Contract Administrator at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing contractual matters, supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and administration from proposal through closeout. The position requires a degree in Accounting or Business Administration and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Deployable Network Communications This role involves planning, evaluating, and coordinating the installation and reconfiguration of integrated information systems, with a focus on network communications, radio frequency, and SATCOM systems. The engineer will maintain technical expertise, propose solutions for future needs, prepare documentation, monitor system usage, ensure secure information movement, and support hardware/software integration. The position requires a Top Secret clearance and willingness to travel and deploy. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Senior Principal Engineer Software (DevOps) This role is for a DevOps Engineer focused on cybersecurity and system integration within a defense context. Responsibilities include containerization, application security, OS hardening, network security, deploying and automating infrastructure, and troubleshooting. The position requires experience with virtualization, environment automation, and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on security and compliance. | — | 0 |