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, with 2062 new openings in the last 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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| Principal Engineering Design This role is for a Principal Design Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing major components and systems for air vehicles, including avionics and cable assemblies. Responsibilities include developing designs, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, ensuring manufacturability, and supporting integration and testing in a lab environment. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, experience with CAD, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 3) This role focuses on supply chain planning and material strategy within the defense industry, involving demand-supply planning, inventory optimization, and make-vs-buy analysis. It requires experience with ERP systems and MS Office. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Atlassian Administration Software Engineer role focused on administering and improving Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) for engineering and program management teams. Responsibilities include user management, configuration, automation, reporting, and system governance. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM and experience with Atlassian applications, Linux, and object-oriented programming. A Secret Security Clearance is mandatory. |
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| Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Engineer - Level 3/4 This role focuses on designing, building, and testing Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for satellite components. The engineer will work with subsystem engineers to define requirements, design test racks, fixtures, and interface cards, and then support the integration and troubleshooting of these systems. The role involves end-to-end ownership of test equipment development, from design to certification. | — | 0 |
| Electronic Technician - Level 4 or Level 5 Electronic Technician role at Northrop Grumman supporting the design, assembly, and maintenance of avionics hardware. Responsibilities include performing advanced technical functions on electronic assemblies, circuit boards, and components, operating specialized equipment, executing procedures, recording data, maintaining documentation, supporting root cause analysis of test failures, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and military standards. The role also involves providing mentorship to junior technicians. Requires proficiency in hand soldering, tool usage, and potentially IPC J-STD-001 certification for Level 5. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Planning Specialist Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 1 or 2) to define and develop material strategy, assess supply resources, aggregate and prioritize demand requirements, and plan inventory, distribution, production, and capacity. The role involves participating in make/buy processes, long-term capacity planning, product lifecycle management, and analyzing supply/demand using MRP tools. Experience with ERP/MRP, planning/scheduling, and production control is required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Production Operations The Principal Production Operations role at Northrop Grumman focuses on managing and executing the manufacturing strategy for development programs. This involves acting as a primary liaison between manufacturing, program management, and other key stakeholders, overseeing product development, manufacturing, test, supply chain, and mission assurance activities. The role requires assessing and resolving technical and project issues, developing action plans, monitoring progress, and coordinating proposal efforts. Key responsibilities include creating production schedules, managing material planning, and driving continuous improvement. The position emphasizes strong communication, organizational, analytical, and strategic thinking skills, with experience in project management and potentially Earned Value Management (EVM) being preferred. | — | 0 |
| Service Desk Engineer This role provides IT support for approximately 1,000 users across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, focusing on resolving incidents and requests, maintaining end-user devices, administering user accounts, and managing IT assets. The engineer will also research and recommend new technologies to enhance IT service delivery. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer Cyber Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on assessing systems and networks against security configurations and policies, authoring security testing documentation, updating RMF authorization packages, and performing vulnerability and compliance scans. Requires a STEM degree, cybersecurity engineering experience, an active DoD Secret clearance, and IAT II certification. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Radar Post Flight Analysis - Systems Engineer (T01/T02) - 18023 Systems Engineer for post-flight analysis on the Sentinel program, involving development and maintenance of analysis tools, processing radar and optical data, and assessing system performance. Requires STEM degree and experience with C++, Fortran, or MATLAB, along with an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Staff Embedded Software Engineer -17793 Staff Embedded Software Engineer for the Sentinel Program, focusing on designing, developing, testing, and debugging hard real-time embedded software for safety and mission-critical systems. Requires deep technical expertise, leadership in complex problem-solving, and collaboration within an Agile environment. Experience with C++, object-oriented design, full software lifecycle, and flight system applications is essential, with a preference for missile flight systems and DO-178C compliance. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Proposal Analyst - Level 3 or 4 (Clearance Required) Proposal Analyst for Northrop Grumman, focusing on developing cost estimates for procurement and subcontracting, pricing consolidated bills of material, evaluating supplier proposals, and compiling cost, schedule, and technical elements for proposals. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with government regulations. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Systems Level 2/3 Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman focusing on requirements management, reliability analysis, and systems safety analysis for rocket motor propulsion systems. The role involves technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost, and risk analysis throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to disposal. Responsibilities include translating customer requirements into system solutions, managing requirements sets, presenting to customers, and collaborating with design and test teams. Experience with DOORS and potentially MBSE tools is preferred. Requires a STEM degree and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Electronics Assembler B - 1st or 2nd shift Electronics Assembler B role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on building electronic and mechanical assemblies using components, drawings, and manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include reading schematics, soldering, wiring, and performing product finishing. Requires a Secret Security Clearance and relevant experience in electronics assembly. | — | 0 |
| Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Network Security Engineer III (26-212) This role is for a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Network Security Engineer III at Northrop Grumman, focusing on supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders. The primary responsibility is to assess the compliance of information systems with DoD RMF standards by reviewing and validating documentation. The role involves developing cyber-secure network configurations, planning and testing network upgrades, conducting research on networking and security, ensuring STIG compliance, and assisting with real-world events. Requires a STEM degree or equivalent experience, a current DoD 8140 certification (IAT Level II or higher), and an active Top Secret security clearance. Familiarity with network protocols (OSI Model, TCP/IP, VLANs, UDP Multicast), firewall configuration (Juniper, Cisco, Palo Alto), ACLs, multi-vendor switching/routing, NIST CVE, STIG compliance, and virtualization is necessary. Travel is required. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer - Simulation Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer focused on designing, developing, integrating, and testing software for simulation and flight training systems within the defense sector. The role involves full SDLC participation in an Agile environment, working with multi-disciplinary teams on critical company projects. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Project Change Engineer - 14035-1 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Project Change Engineer for the Sentinel program. This role involves overseeing the development, request, and implementation of changes to the program and technical baseline, ensuring changes are well understood, documented, and executed through approved Change Boards. Responsibilities include developing change request packages, ensuring quality standards, coordinating approvals and impact assessments, interfacing with Configuration Management, and ensuring timely closure of change requests. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Engineer Software - Cyber Security (San Diego CA) Senior Principal Engineer Software - Cyber Security role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on ensuring system designs and implementations comply with cybersecurity policies, identifying vulnerabilities, administering program control processes, and supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation. Requires a STEM degree, cybersecurity experience, and an active Top Secret SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Senior Manager Commercial Strategy & Capability Senior Manager for Commercial Strategy & Capability at Northrop Grumman, focusing on enterprise-level commercial leadership across programs and pursuits. The role involves shaping commercial outcomes from opportunity and bid strategy through to contract execution and ongoing management, acting as a trusted advisor to executives, and uplifting commercial capability. Requires experience in complex, regulated environments, particularly defense or comparable industries, with a strong track record in strategy development, negotiations, and risk management. | — | 0 |
| Material Process Engineer 18026* Material Process Engineer responsible for the selection and application of EEEE parts, creating component specifications, resolving qualification and producibility issues, and supporting supply chain and subcontractors with component requirements. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Material Process 17366 Senior Principal Engineer Material Process role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the selection, application, and specification of Electrical, Electronics, Electro-Mechanical, and Electro-Optical (EEEE) parts for military and space applications. Responsibilities include working with design engineers, creating component specifications, resolving qualification and test issues with vendors, reviewing Bill-of-Materials, and supporting supply chain and subcontractors. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years, and the ability to obtain a DOD Secret and SAP clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Material Process Engineer- *18027 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Metals & Corrosion Material Process Engineer to manage corrosion tasks on weapon systems, develop prevention plans, and provide technical solutions for service life estimation and corrosion issues. The role involves research, analysis, and collaboration with various engineering teams and customers, requiring a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 2 years of experience, with a Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel- Principal Material Process Engineer -*17334 Principal Material Process Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on non-metallic materials, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and composites. Responsibilities include creating specifications, evaluating materials for flight environments, managing obsolescence, supporting manufacturing and subcontractors, and developing test plans for qualification and aging studies. Requires a STEM degree and experience with material processes, with preferred qualifications in specific engineering disciplines and military standards. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Staff Material Process Engineer - *17371 Material Process Engineer responsible for full spectrum of design application parts management tasks on assigned system and sub-systems, ensuring risk identification, mitigation, and tracking during the design and manufacturing of weapon systems. This role involves reviewing and approving multilayered systems, applying technical principles to part/material manufacturing and FMEA, and working independently to provide innovative technical solutions. The engineer will create reports, research specifications, coordinate with integrated product teams, and collaborate with various engineering disciplines and customers. | — | 0 |
| Material Process Engineering Manager 2 - 18660 Manage a team of Material Process Engineers focused on Parts, Materials and Processes (PM&P), specifically in corrosion management, prevention, and service life estimation for defense systems. The role involves performance feedback, training, mentoring, workforce planning, employee development, and supporting proposal work and technical reviews. The candidate will also have technical responsibilities in corrosion engineering, including developing and reviewing corrosion prevention plans, performing galvanic assessments, and collaborating with design and systems engineers. | — | 0 |
| SkillBridge - Industrial Security Analyst or Principal Industrial Security Analyst This is an internship position for transitioning military personnel to gain civilian work experience in Industrial Security. The role involves administering national security directives, managing classified materials, and ensuring compliance with regulations. It requires a Secret security clearance and involves on-the-job training. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Electrical / Principal Engineer Electrical This role is for an Electrical Design Engineer / Principal Electrical Design Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on lab design, integration, and systems engineering support for system and software engineering labs. Responsibilities include designing system architectures, defining requirements, and researching, developing, designing, and testing electrical components and systems. The role requires a STEM degree and relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on electrical design and troubleshooting. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Propulsion / Principal Engineer Propulsion Engineer Propulsion / Principal Engineer Propulsion at Northrop Grumman in Elkton, MD. This role involves analysis, design, or testing of moderately complex propulsion systems, structural components, and control systems for launch vehicles, missile systems, and space mission systems. Requires a STEM bachelor's degree and relevant experience in solid propellant propulsion systems. A DoD Secret Clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Engineer Software - DevOps & Cloud Senior Principal Software Engineer focused on DevOps and Cloud Infrastructure for defense systems. Responsibilities include managing cloud tools, data, container orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring security and compliance within an Agile development environment. Requires a Secret security clearance and ability to obtain SAP clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Test Engineer - 15110* Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Test Engineer / Senior Principal Test Engineer for the Air Vehicle Equipment (AVE) integration and test team for the Sentinel (GBSD) program. The role involves developing test solutions, plans, procedures, and schedules, coordinating with stakeholders, supporting hardware-in-the-loop testing, and overseeing test activities for requirement verification and validation. The position requires a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance and experience in system integration, test principles, sensor navigation, strategic missile guidance, and analysis tools like MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python. | — | 0 |
| Flight Test Tech 3/ Flight Test Tech 4 This role is for a Flight Test Technician at Northrop Grumman, focusing on maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing of aircraft systems (electrical, electronic, mechanical, instrumentation). It requires a Secret clearance and involves significant travel. The position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4 depending on experience. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Production Engineer - Robotics & Automation Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Production Engineer in Plymouth, MN, to provide manufacturing and process-engineering expertise, project management, and automation support for ammunition production programs. The role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining automation cells, integrating technologies like robotics and advanced inspection, and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective product delivery. Responsibilities include coordinating automation uptime, collaborating on design-for-manufacturability, troubleshooting automation equipment, and developing manufacturing processes. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst This role is for a Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial and administrative support for programs. Responsibilities include establishing Work Breakdown Structures, assessing performance criteria, maintaining estimates to complete, supporting reporting requirements, budget baselining, funding analysis, cost risk analysis, and participating in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) activities. The role requires experience with EVMS and government cost reporting, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Lab Cyber Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to join their Test and Evaluation organization. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructures, identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities, and managing operating systems, Active Directory, and web applications. The position requires a Secret security clearance and experience with security monitoring tools like Splunk and Nessus. | — | 0 |
| Chief Engineer (Level 6) Chief Engineer (Level 6) at Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, MD, responsible for managing the technical development, integration, and delivery of engineering products for Space Intelligence Systems. This role involves leading cross-discipline engineering teams, owning program technical, budget, and schedule responsibilities, making critical technical decisions, and supporting proposal efforts for future development programs. Requires deep understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements and experience in defense electronic systems. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer to join their Test and Evaluation organization in Palmdale, CA. This role involves leading a team of junior engineers, serving as a subject matter expert for aircraft systems, and ensuring testing is executed safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include test development, coordination, readiness reviews, execution support, post-test analysis, and troubleshooting. The position requires proficiency across electrical, RF, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic disciplines, with a Bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 8 years of experience. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Electrical Engineering Manager 2 - 18646 Electrical Engineering Manager for the Sentinel program at Northrop Grumman, requiring a Secret clearance and experience in electrical and cable harness design, with functional management responsibilities. | — | 0 |
| Systems Test E/M Engineer or Principal Systems Test E/M Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Test Electromechanical Engineer or Principal Systems Test Electromechanical Engineer to join their Test and Evaluation organization in Palmdale, CA. The role involves serving as a subject matter expert for aircraft systems, ensuring testing is executed safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include test development, coordination, readiness reviews, execution support, post-test analysis, and acting as a technical expert. The position requires proficiency across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic disciplines and requires an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Engineer Software - Embedded and Real Time (Melbourne FL) Senior Principal Engineer Software focused on embedded and real-time software development for safety-critical systems within the defense domain. The role involves the full software development lifecycle, working in Agile Scrum teams, and requires experience with C, C++, Python, real-time OS, and static/dynamic code analysis tools. A Secret DoD security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| NG Fellow 1 – SDS Guidance Navigation and Control (GN&C) Northrop Grumman is seeking an NG Fellow 1 SDS Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) to provide technical leadership and direction on GN&C for the Sentinel ICBM and develop GN&C development and maturation strategy for SDS. This role requires deep expertise in GN&C systems, flight critical systems, and real-time systems, with a focus on strategy, leadership, and stakeholder management within a defense sector. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer RF Microwave Design Senior Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the design, development, and testing of RF and microwave systems, including AESA technology, for space production hardware. Requires a STEM degree, significant experience in RF/microwave design, AESA experience, proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C#, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads Sr Principal Electronics Engineer responsible for evaluating and testing payload electrical systems, components, and applications, with a focus on Stores Management Systems (SMS) and Suspension and Release Equipment (S&RE). The role involves requirements management, system integration, test plan development, and test execution throughout the product lifecycle, adhering to various military standards. Requires a STEM degree, significant engineering experience, and an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for managing a team of 10-15 mechanical engineers, including performance management, career development, and collaboration with project leads. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience and an active DoD Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer / Sr Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Liaison Engineering Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer or Sr. Principal Engineer Aeronautical to join their Liaison Engineering team in Palmdale, CA. This role involves acting as an engineering authority for non-conformances, performing dispositions for nonconforming parts, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to find solutions. The position requires a Secret clearance and involves basic knowledge of various aircraft subsystems and structures. Experience with MRB/LE Authority, CAD software (NX, VisPro), and Model Based Engineering is preferred. | — | 0 |
| F-18 Electrical Avionics Technician 3 This role is for an F-18 Electrical Avionics Technician responsible for performing maintenance and repair operations on F-18 aircraft electrical systems, components, and equipment. It involves troubleshooting, interpreting schematics, and using various tools to ensure the operational readiness of aircraft electrical and navigation systems. The position requires significant experience with F/A-18 E/F aircraft and adherence to strict maintenance protocols. | — | 0 |
| IMS OU Sr Principal Property and Asset Management Analyst This role is for a Sr. Principal Property and Asset Management Analyst at Northrop Grumman. The primary focus is ensuring compliance with government regulations (FAR, DFARS) for property and asset management, including establishing and maintaining property records, performing inventory and validation, and providing training. The role requires extensive experience in government property management and knowledge of relevant regulations, with proficiency in SAP and data analytics tools. | — | 0 |
| Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to support a payloads subsystem, focusing on pre-test, post-test, and meeting support responsibilities. This role involves system checkout, test planning, data analysis, troubleshooting, and coordination with SMEs. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, practical experience with payload systems, technical development, systems integration, and supplier management. Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Security Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst in Orlando, FL, responsible for developing and administering physical security programs for classified materials and equipment. This role involves implementing federal security regulations, managing access control systems, video monitoring, intrusion detection, and serving as a COMSEC Manager. A SECRET security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Electronics / Principal Electronics Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electronics Engineer/Principal Electronics Engineer with expertise in communications systems, including LOS/BLOS, AESA antennas, and RF signal chains. The role involves supporting test events, system verification, troubleshooting, identifying system improvements, and managing technical suppliers. Requires a STEM degree, relevant experience, and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| F-18 Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3 This role involves performing maintenance and repair operations on F-18 aircraft structures, components, and systems. Responsibilities include major structural repairs, part replacement, interpreting technical documentation, and performing various fitting and fastener operations. Requires experience with inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs, along with a Secret or higher security clearance. | — | 0 |