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 12 active AI roles, down 13% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $83k–$292k (avg $184k).
Northrop Grumman currently has 14 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 (50%), post-training (29%), serving infrastructure (21%). 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 (14 roles).
Job postings at Northrop Grumman most frequently mention: C++, Software Engineering, Python, NumPy & Pandas, Machine Learning.
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. Staff Chief Engineer The Sr. Staff Chief Engineer at Northrop Grumman is responsible for the technical direction of all engineering aspects on a program, including design, development, implementation, testing, and delivery of products. This role acts as a technical leader and advisor, ensuring adherence to engineering processes and quality standards across hardware, software, and firmware disciplines. The position requires experience in the defense contracting environment, particularly during EMD and LRIP phases, and involves working with advanced sensing and targeting systems. | — | 0 |
| Staff System Architect Staff System Architect role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on system architecture and design for advanced sensing, targeting, and tracking systems in EOIR and RFEW domains. Requires extensive experience in defense contracting, systems engineering, and managing complex hardware, software, and firmware projects. A U.S. Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Staff System Architect The Sr. Staff System Architect will be responsible for the system architecture and design of advanced sensing, targeting, and tracking systems for defense applications. This role involves creating and maintaining system architecture to meet operational needs, considering constraints like cost, schedule, and risk, and ensuring alignment with internal roadmaps. The position requires a strong engineering background, experience in defense contracting, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. |
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| Staff Systems Engineering Lead Staff Systems Engineering Lead at Northrop Grumman, responsible for executing overall systems engineering efforts on defense programs, directing all systems engineering activities, and ensuring integrity of engineering processes. Requires a BS/MS/PhD in STEM, significant experience in defense contracting, analytical skills, presentation experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Mechanical Design Engineer role focused on the research, design, analysis, manufacture, and testing of aircraft support equipment. Responsibilities include mechanical design, requirements development, supplier interfacing, stress analysis, manufacturing liaison, test plan development, and integration. Requires experience with CAD software and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Quality Control Technician 2(3rd Shift) Quality Control Technician responsible for performing analyses and tests of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products to ensure quality standards and compliance. This role also involves preparing quality statistics, reviewing production records, and conducting non-conformance tests. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer Level 2/3 Mechanical Design Engineer for weapons systems launcher hardware on Navy platforms. Responsibilities include concept development, solid modeling, collaboration, trade studies, drawing generation, procurement support, and test support. | — | 0 |
| Component Inspector(Union) Performs dimensional and non-destructive inspections on components using precision measuring instruments and CMMs to ensure compliance with drawing requirements and specifications. Conducts routine and first piece inspections, operates CMMs, and prepares quality records. Requires knowledge of GD&T, MIL-specs, and inspection techniques. | — | 0 |
| Space Mission Ground Simulator - Principal / Sr Principal Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer to develop and maintain a Mission Ground Simulator (MGS) in MATLAB for Space Radar Payload programs. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining the MGS MATLAB-based ground simulation (thermal, power, radar tasking, ground interfaces, tasking decomposition) and developing Mathematical Algorithm Requirement Specifications (MARS). | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Technician - Level 2 This role is for a Manufacturing Technician Level 2 at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the fabrication of ceramics and silicon carbide optics. Responsibilities include handling materials, preparing them for firing, performing grinding and filing, and assisting with equipment maintenance. The role requires attention to detail, mechanical ability, and the ability to follow instructions and blueprints. Experience in a ceramic manufacturing environment and familiarity with ISO standards are preferred. | — | 0 |
| Finance Manager 2 Finance Manager responsible for leading key line forecasting, program budgeting, earned value reporting, and financial reporting activities within a defense contractor. This role involves managing program earned value in compliance with reporting requirements, leading baseline efforts, and supporting proposal activities and contract negotiations. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of finance/accounting experience or equivalent. Experience with Earned Value, US Government procurement, and financial systems like SPFP and COBRA is preferred. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Payload AI&T Lead Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Payload AI&T Lead Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering, integration, and test efforts for space subsystems, payloads, and/or vehicles. Responsibilities include leading I&T analysis, tool development, coding/script development for RF data analysis, and supporting test environments. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience in systems development, integration, and test. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Cyber Systems / Network Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA, to monitor, maintain, and support mission-critical network infrastructure. Responsibilities include Tier-2/3 support, data collection, network upgrades, documentation, STIG configuration, and responding to security findings. Requires TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and experience with RMF/ATO processes. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Lab Manager Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Lab Manager in Baltimore, MD. This role involves coordinating engineering disciplines and operations teams to meet program integration test schedules and budgets. Responsibilities include procuring tooling and equipment, managing inventory, coordinating with cybersecurity and security teams, overseeing test equipment calibration, leading shipping efforts, directing lab operations, acting as a safety liaison, and managing property and compliance training. | — | 0 |
| Staff Software IPT Lead Software IPT Lead responsible for planning, budgeting, executing, and progress reporting for a team of software, systems, and test engineers developing software for an embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System (EGI-M). Role involves Control Account Management (CAM) for cost and schedule, interfacing with various stakeholders, and ensuring integrity of engineering processes for airworthiness certification. | — | 0 |
| Mission Assurance Engineer /Principal Mission Assurance Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mission Assurance Engineer or Principal Mission Assurance Engineer in Clearfield, UT. This role focuses on ensuring mission success by monitoring program specifications, processes, and assessing program performance against contractual requirements. Responsibilities include developing inspection plans, participating in corrective action teams, processing nonconformances, and interfacing with various stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and experience in Quality Engineering or Mission Assurance are required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal LSS Cyber Systems Engineer – 12971-1 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal LSS Cyber Systems Engineer to support the Sentinel program. The role involves assessing and evaluating cybersecurity requirements, guiding security architecture and tool selection, evaluating implementations for security risks, and supporting the development of verification efforts. Responsibilities include defining security governance, risk management, and authoring program documentation like System Security Plans and Risk Assessment Reports. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Consulting Chief Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Consulting Chief Engineer for their Tactical Modernization Solutions (TMS) and Advanced Radar Systems (ARS) Operating Units. The role involves managing Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts, leading technical collaboration, ensuring technical vision alignment, and consulting on technical solutions for capture efforts and proposal development. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with significant experience in engineering or related technical fields, an active DoD Secret Clearance, and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). Responsibilities include IRAD planning and execution, business case development, technical solutioning, and acting as the primary technical focal point. | — | 0 |
| Noise Vibration and Harshness Engineer Level 4 Noise Vibration and Harshness Engineer Level 4 at Northrop Grumman to support US Navy machinery development. Responsibilities include using classical analysis techniques, developing predictive/simulation models, performing various analyses (modal, vibration, sound transmission), gathering and analyzing test data, correlating model predictions to test data, and preparing technical reports. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or equivalent, experience with simulation software (Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, MATLAB), US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Software - Payloads & Tasking Applications (San Diego CA) Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on developing enterprise solutions for Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) in a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) environment. The role involves participating in the full software development lifecycle within an Agile framework, collaborating with various engineering teams, and working with object-oriented programming, design patterns, and related technologies. Experience with multiple programming languages, cloud technologies, and a Top Secret clearance are required. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer Level 3/4 Manufacturing Engineer responsible for supporting a high-volume production environment by troubleshooting, problem-solving, and identifying areas of concern to minimize downtime. This role involves working closely with operations, quality, and other teams to improve processes, eliminate waste, and build quality into the production line. Responsibilities include working with manufacturing personnel on various processes, maintaining shift issue logs, authoring/auditing procedures, performing root cause and corrective action (RCCA), and troubleshooting production/equipment issues. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Senior Principal Software Engineer - User Experience Applications (San Diego CA) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Software Engineer to join their User Experience Applications team in San Diego, CA. The role involves collaborating in an Agile environment, participating in the full software development lifecycle, and developing enterprise solutions using Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and related technologies. Experience with object-oriented programming, design patterns, and cloud technologies is required. A Top Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - PBACM Deputy IPT Lead Manager 3 - 18425 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Manager of Program Management to lead Sentinel Post-Boost Integrated Product Team (IPT) activity. This role involves customer intimacy, coordinating staffing needs, overseeing supplier activity, managing profit & loss, developing growth strategies, executing program activities to meet financial goals, overseeing proposal preparation, and supporting the development of program management processes. The position also requires participation in governance boards, assisting engineers with change management, and leading IPT activities for flight tests and production scaling. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Technician - Entry Level Entry-level Manufacturing Technician at Northrop Grumman responsible for reading blueprints, fabricating structural assemblies, performing precision drilling and fitting operations, and using calibrated tools. Requires a Secret clearance and completion of a specific training program. | — | 0 |
| Field Engineer Level 2 or 3 Field Engineer for Northrop Grumman's Triton Ground Segment IPT, responsible for hands-on technical tasks during ground system installation, integration, operations, and maintenance of a tactical communication system. Requires travel and a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Systems Staff Systems Engineer focused on requirements decomposition, verification planning, and management within a defense systems engineering context. The role involves developing and coordinating verification plans and records, working with SMEs, and supporting system test engineers. Experience with DOORS and managing technical requirements for suppliers is required. | — | 0 |
| Proposal Analyst - Level 3 Proposal Analyst for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, focusing on planning, developing, reviewing, and submitting proposals that represent company strategy and meet RFP requirements. The role involves collaborating with diverse teams to compile cost, schedule, and technical elements, and requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in proposals or a Master's with 3+ years. A Top Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Space Staff SEIT Lead Lead for Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) for space subsystems, payloads, and/or vehicles at Northrop Grumman. Responsibilities include cost account management, technical leadership, program reviews, customer interface, and risk management within a defense contractor environment requiring SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Software - Software Integration & Test (San Diego CA) Software Engineer role focused on software integration and testing within a defense company. Responsibilities include participating in the software development cycle, design, implementation, and delivery of build/test/release processes. Requires experience with Java, scripting languages (Python, Ansible, PowerShell, Bash), Agile methodologies, and object-oriented programming. A Top Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Structural Design Engineer/ Principal Structural Design Engineer Structural Design Engineer/Principal Structural Design Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on aerospace structural design using CAD tools like CATIA and Teamcenter. Requires a STEM degree and experience in aerospace structural design, with a Secret or Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Space Assembly Integration and Test (AI&T) IPT Lead - Staff Engineer Systems Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) process for space-based RADAR payloads. This role involves overseeing the entire AI&T lifecycle, ensuring payloads meet performance and quality standards, and managing multidisciplinary teams. The position requires a strong technical background in RF sensor system integration and testing, leadership experience, and an active Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Staff Test Pilot Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Staff Test Pilot to support the design, development, and certification of aircraft and air systems. This role involves working with Integrated Product Teams, Chief Engineer, and systems engineers to validate and verify aircraft design and performance. Responsibilities include building and sustaining test pilot cadres, contributing to air vehicle and cockpit design, providing flight experienced leadership, directing engineers on test planning and execution, performing initial flights on prototypes, and developing test standards and manuals. Requires a Bachelor's degree with significant experience, military test pilot school graduation, Top Secret clearance, extensive tactical aircraft pilot time, and prior developmental test program experience. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr. Principal Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Software Engineer to work in an embedded technology environment developing, integrating, and testing software for flight and mission critical systems. The role focuses on hardware/software integration and modeling/simulation, working within an Agile framework and with multi-disciplinary teams. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and executing automated tests, analyzing requirements, and documenting technical details. The position requires experience with safety-critical embedded real-time software, C/C++, Python, and various software development methodologies and tools, with a strong emphasis on obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret government clearance. | — | 0 |
| Director Tool Engineering 1 Director of Tool Engineering role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on leading teams in the design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of automation tooling for aerospace assembly lines. Requires strong leadership, project management, and experience in aerospace tooling and manufacturing operations. | — | 0 |
| Staff Program Cost Control Analyst - EVM Compliance Staff Program Cost Control Analyst with Earned Value Management (EVM) Compliance responsibilities, supporting programs to ensure compliance with EVMS policies and procedures, and government cost control guidelines. Requires experience with EVM, DCMA reviews, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Software - Embedded and Real Time (Melbourne Florida) Software Engineer role focused on designing, developing, and maintaining embedded mission systems software for flight and mission critical systems using real-time operating systems. The role involves the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, testing, and integration, within an Agile Scrum team environment. Requires C, C++, or Python development for safety/mission-critical applications and knowledge of CI/CD tools, embedded real-time OS (VxWorks, Integrity, Linux), and code analysis tools. An active DoD Secret Security Clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 2 This role provides technical, tactical, and execution support within the supply chain, focusing on manufacturing and logistics. Responsibilities include preparing shipping documentation, managing inventory, coordinating with property management, monitoring receipts, assisting with invoice processing, staging parts for inspection, and ordering supplies. The position requires physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 2 This role supports supply chain operations, focusing on the manual movement, shipping, and receiving of materials. Responsibilities include preparing shipping documentation, inventory tracking, coordinating with property management, and staging parts for inspection. It requires physical work and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 2 This role supports supply chain operations, focusing on the manual movement, shipping, and receiving of materials, inventory tracking, and preparing shipping documentation. It requires physical work and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Manufacturing (Swing) Principal Test Facility Engineer (Swing) at Northrop Grumman responsible for life cycle and root cause failure analysis of steam facility equipment, designing new systems, and performing thermal analysis. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree and experience in mechanical/electrical engineering, propulsion/power plant machinery, and fluid/thermodynamic systems. Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Manager General Manufacturing 2 - (Swing Shift) Manager for General Manufacturing in a Test Facility Operating Team, overseeing operations, cost, schedule, and personnel. Requires experience in boiler steam plant systems and SAP, with a preference for Lean Manufacturing and union management experience. Security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Embedded Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and test software for end-user customers and businesses. The role involves full SDLC in an Agile environment, focusing on real-time operating systems for flight and mission-critical systems. Requires C, C++, and Python experience, with a strong emphasis on embedded system programming and software architecture. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Engineer - Software Senior Principal Engineer role focused on building enterprise software solutions with a strong emphasis on Java, microservices, observability, and data flow technologies. The role involves working on mid- to large-scale projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring robust system integration and real-time data display. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer - Software This role is for a Sr. Principal Engineer focused on enterprise solutions and R&D activities. The responsibilities include engineering solutions, managing projects, collaborating with teams, and providing communication. The role requires a strong background in Java, microservices, observability, data flow technologies, and dashboard development. Experience with containerization, testing, and stream processing is preferred. The company is Northrop Grumman, and the role is in El Segundo or San Diego, CA. | — | 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, maintaining performance criteria, estimating costs to complete, and supporting reporting requirements. The analyst will also perform financial forecasting, budget baseline management, and variance analysis using various financial systems and tools. A Secret clearance and experience with EVMS are required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Product Trainer Level 2 or 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Product Trainer or Principal Product Trainer to develop and deliver training curriculum for aircraft systems, subsystems, and test equipment. The role requires experience as a Crew Chief, expertise in Instructional Systems Development (ISD) framework (ADDIE), and the ability to create various training materials. A Secret Security Clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Electrical / Principal Electrical Engineer - 11543-1 Electrical Engineer/Principal Electrical Engineer for the Sentinel program's Launch Systems team, focusing on electrical system design, integration, test planning, and verification activities for aerospace vehicles. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with electrical testing and troubleshooting. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Industrial Principal Industrial Engineer role focused on optimizing operational processes, program performance, and product flow within an industrial/manufacturing setting using data analytics and digital transformation initiatives. The role involves analyzing lead times, queue times, and throughput, building models for product flow optimization, and developing optimized scheduling tools. Collaboration with IT, ERP, business analytics, and data science teams is required. A Secret clearance is necessary. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Subsystems Engineer (levels 3/4) NATO Northrop Grumman is seeking a Subsystems Engineer/Principal Subsystems Engineer to join their Avionics Integration Organization. The role involves installation, integration, and troubleshooting of aviation-related subsystems, component sub-systems, Sensor Management Units, and Data Recorders. Responsibilities include system integration, test development, documentation, troubleshooting complex issues, and serving as an interface between operations and engineering teams. The position requires a STEM degree, relevant engineering experience, and an active DoD Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr Principal Engineer Electrical Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to support the Vehicle Management Subsystem's Hardware Avionics team for the MQ-4 Triton Program. The role involves integrating flight computer hardware, conducting investigations and testing, troubleshooting production and field issues, and supporting proposal development and technical planning. The position requires a STEM degree with relevant experience and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Experience with computer hardware, embedded operating systems, and standard office/engineering software is necessary. | — | 0 |