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).
| Title | Stage | AI score |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Systems Administrator (AHT) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The role involves maintaining and enhancing Linux server environments, ensuring system reliability, security, and performance. Responsibilities include installation, patching, monitoring, problem resolution, user account management, and vendor interaction. Experience with RHEL/Rocky/AlmaLinux, IT automation (Ansible), containerization (Docker/Podman), and scripting (Python/Bash) is preferred. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Production Test Technician 1 Production Test Technician Level 1 at Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA, focusing on day-to-day work in the Filter Test Lab. Requires a High School Diploma/GED, US Citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Preferred qualifications include experience with avionics, electronics, ESD/FOD control, filter tuning, and RF Theory. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Optics Post Flight Analysis - Systems Engineer - 18024 Systems Engineer for Post Flight Analysis on the Sentinel program, focusing on developing and maintaining analysis tools and conducting post-flight analysis of flight test data. Requires expertise in optical and radar data processing, orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, and programming languages like MATLAB, Fortran, and C++. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Analyst 1/2 Manufacturing Analyst role at Northrop Grumman focused on supporting project management and process improvement goals within the ABL Tooling department. Responsibilities include managing tooling projects, procurement coordination, supporting automation initiatives, and providing EVMS support. Requires experience with MS applications, data gathering, and tracking cost/schedule/scope performance. | — | 0 |
| F-18 Aircraft Structures Mechanic 4 This role is for an F-18 Aircraft Structures Mechanic 4 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, and modifications on F-18 aircraft structures. The position requires experience with aircraft components, interpreting technical documents, and performing various repair operations. A secret DOD clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Contract Administrator - 18570 This role is for a Sr. Principal Contracts Administrator supporting the Sentinel Program at Northrop Grumman. The position involves managing contractual obligations, participating in proposal preparation and negotiations, administering contracts, and ensuring compliance with company and customer requirements. The role requires extensive experience with US Federal Government contracting, FAR, and various contract types, as well as the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Industrial Security Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Industrial Security Analyst to manage and implement security protocols for a DoD program. This role involves ensuring compliance with various security regulations, managing personnel and physical security, document control, and developing security plans. Requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and experience in industrial security disciplines. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer Level 2/3 Mechanical Design Engineer for launcher hardware on Navy platforms, involving concept development, CAD modeling, trade studies, drawing generation, and fabrication support. Requires a STEM degree and experience in machine design and drawing generation, with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr Principal Guidance Navigation Control Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Guidance Navigation Control engineer to join their team in Palmdale, CA. The role involves performing navigation subsystem testing, understanding system requirements, developing specifications, and performing analysis. The candidate will work within an Integrated Product Team construct and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Experience with MATLAB, Python, GPS systems, and inertial sensors is required, along with an active Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Software Quality Staff Engineer Software Quality for the RQ-4 program at Northrop Grumman, focusing on mission assurance, software quality engineering leadership, process monitoring, and ensuring quality standards are met for software development and suppliers. Requires expertise in C++, Python, Agile, and Earned Value Management, with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Hardware Engineer - 18474 Staff Hardware Engineer at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division on the Sentinel (GBSD) program. Responsibilities include overseeing and coordinating mechanical hardware design, evaluating designs, ensuring product quality, supporting PDP delivery, conducting trade studies, identifying risks, and developing designs that meet system requirements and standards. Requires a current DoD Secret clearance and significant experience in mechanical engineering and CAD software. | — | 0 |
| Electronic Technician 2 (Second Shift) This role is for an Electronic Technician responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and repairing microelectronics hardware at the component level. The technician will follow written procedures, operate various test equipment, and interpret schematics and drawings. The position requires a Secret clearance and is for the second shift. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Planner / Principal Logistics Planner Logistics Planner role at Northrop Grumman focused on managing provisioning data, parts lists, and support material requirements for military aircraft systems. Requires experience in logistics, supply chain, and understanding of aviation maintenance processes, with a strong emphasis on security clearances. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineering Team Lead Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineering Team Lead in New Malden, UK, to lead a team in planning, conducting, and reporting Systems Engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle for control systems within the defense sector. Responsibilities include technical and task leadership, line management, driving decision-making, and ensuring compliance with best practices and standards. The role requires a degree in a relevant engineering field, experience in systems requirements management, knowledge of control systems, and experience in a regulated industrial sector like defense or aerospace. Security clearance (SC) is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing to lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Continual Improvement (CI) efforts for sonar and undersea systems. The role involves guiding engineering on design concepts, reviewing drawings for manufacturability, developing manufacturing plans, monitoring shop floor performance, and supporting repair/refurbishment. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM, 8+ years of experience, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Experience with GD&T, CAD, and tool/fixture design is essential. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Electrical Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer Electrical (Integration and Test) to support spacecraft and payload systems. Responsibilities include developing and executing RF and digital test procedures, troubleshooting test sets, creating data analysis tools, and driving anomaly resolution. The role involves designing, developing, and executing test procedures and automated test scripts, and performing system integration and checkout. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Senior Principal Systems Engineer - 18647 Senior Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel Program's Delta Flight Test Vehicle, focusing on supplier management, technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, and supporting testing and review of test reports and procedures. Requires active Secret clearance and experience with MBSE and requirements verification tools. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 Systems Engineer for Ground Weapons System (GWS) program, focusing on Ground Fire Control (GFC) product. Responsibilities include requirements development and support for design and development of GWS capabilities for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| IMS OU Staff Property and Asset Management Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Property and Asset Management Analyst to ensure compliance with government regulations and company policies for asset management. The role involves managing property records, using SAP for data analysis, performing inventory counts, processing transfers, and providing training on property compliance. Requires extensive experience in government property management and knowledge of relevant regulations like FAR and DFARS. | — | 0 |
| Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst This role is a Program Control Analyst (Level 2) at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial and administrative support for program managers and functional management. Key responsibilities include Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks such as establishing Work Breakdown Structure, maintaining performance baselines, managing estimates to complete, and supporting reporting requirements. The role involves budget baseline management, funding analysis, cost risk analysis, and preparing government cost performance reports. The analyst will use financial systems like Microframe Project Manager (MPM), SAP, Business Warehouse (BW), wInsight, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint). | — | 0 |
| Contracts Administrator (Level 3 or 4) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contracts Administrator (Level 3 or 4) to support their Strike Division. The role involves managing contracts, supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and serving as the primary interface with customers on contractual issues. Requires knowledge of FAR/DFAR and various contract types. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Systems Engineer/Architect (MBSE) This role is for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer/Architect focused on Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo Systems Modeler. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, governance, configuration management, security, integration, automation via scripting, training, quality assurance, and performance optimization of the Cameo environment. Requires a STEM degree and significant experience in Systems Engineering and Cameo, with a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| DevOps Engineer – Level 3 or 4 DevOps Engineer responsible for designing, automating, and managing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure, including build, deployment, provisioning, monitoring, and security, leveraging Agile practices and scripting. Collaborates with development teams to resolve issues and optimize performance. | — | 0 |
| Software/Principal Software Engineer Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on developing, designing, producing, and sustaining optimized product lines within the RF Business Unit, utilizing Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices for national defense products. Requires experience across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, coding, testing, and integration, with a strong emphasis on C++ and GUI development. | — | 0 |
| Configuration Analyst - Level 2 or 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Configuration Analyst (Level 2 or 3) to support configuration and data management activities. Responsibilities include managing product baselines, processing change requests, preparing certification data packages, and ensuring contractual compliance. The role requires a Secret security clearance and experience in a regulated industry. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Full-Stack Web Developer Full-Stack Web Developer to maintain and enhance capabilities in support of DAF CLOUDworks at the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). This role involves cloud engineering, information security, infrastructure development, and cloud migration within a secure cloud program. Responsibilities include technical support, operations, sustainment, and modifying/enhancing offerings to meet new requirements and improve efficiency. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst to join their team in Melbourne, Florida. The role involves preparing, developing, and coordinating integrated master plans and schedules, ensuring horizontal and vertical integration across functional groups, tracking plans, performing risk analysis, and resolving conflicts. Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project is required. A Secret clearance is also necessary. | — | 0 |
| Facilities Engineer / Principal Facilities Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3 (Nights) Facilities Engineer (Level 2 or 3) for Northrop Grumman's night shift operations in Clearfield, UT. Responsibilities include scheduling contractors, managing equipment maintenance plans, spare parts, and performing E-FMEA. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Preferred qualifications include experience with high-rate manufacturing facilities and industrial automation equipment. | — | 0 |
| Engineer System Safety\Principal Engineer System Safety-AHT Engineer System Safety/Principal Engineer System Safety role at Northrop Grumman focused on influencing design for safety expectations and requirements for products. Responsibilities include analyzing and recommending safety criteria, developing safety documents, performing audits, participating in accident investigations, and evaluating the interrelationship of safety requirements with design. Requires experience with system safety analyses, MIL-STD-882(E), AMCOM Regulation 385-17, MBSE, Hazard Tracking, and an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Sr Principal Material Process Engineer -*17364 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Metals & Corrosion Material Process Engineer to manage corrosion on weapon systems, develop prevention plans, and provide technical solutions. The role involves risk identification, mitigation, service life estimation, and collaboration with various engineering teams. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, 8+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret and SAP clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Industrial Security Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Industrial Security Analyst/CSSO in Rolling Meadows, IL to support multiple programs related to classified federal, contractual, customer, and company requirements. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining relationships with customers, developing and administering security programs for classified materials, and implementing multi-disciplined security programs. The role involves studying and implementing federal security regulations, preparing manuals, investigating security violations, and ensuring compliance with various security standards (DoD 5205.07 SAP Manual, ICD 705, ICD 704, and NISPOM). Requires an active Top Secret Clearance and ability to obtain SAP eligibility. Basic qualifications include 5+ years of experience (or 3+ with Masters) and experience with security systems like JADE, DISS, or SIMS. Preferred qualifications include CDSE Intro to SAP course, ICD 705 training, and experience with customer high side networks. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Database Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Database Engineer with experience in database engineering, data warehousing, SQL, and data analytics, to work in a Linux environment. The role involves applying development standards, diagnosing problems, and implementing database systems like InfluxDB, DynamoDB, and PostgreSQL. Scripting in bash, PLSQL, and/or Python is required, along with experience in Agile teams and full lifecycle project development. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Director of Communications 1 This role is for a Director of Communications at Northrop Grumman, focusing on leading communication strategies, messaging, and execution for the aeronautics business. The responsibilities include developing high-impact strategies, shaping executive thought leadership, managing a team of communications professionals, and overseeing associated budgets. The role requires expertise in communications strategy, editorial planning, content channel management, and communications measurement. It also involves partnering with various leaders and customers on integrated communications planning and implementation. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, at least 10 years of communications experience, and the ability to maintain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Mission Assurance Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Mission Assurance Engineer to support the RQ-4 Enterprise. This role involves defining and monitoring mission assurance program specifications, ensuring mission success, and managing quality, risk, safety, reliability, and maintainability. The engineer will perform peer reviews, represent Mission Assurance leadership, lead Root Cause Corrective Actions, and interface with customers and government agencies on quality matters. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 3 or Level 4 This role is for a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst at Northrop Grumman, responsible for preparing, developing, and coordinating the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for multiple programs. The analyst will perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis, implement scheduling best practices, and provide status reporting and conduct reviews. The role requires experience with scheduling software and a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 3 - Antares/Eclipse Program Manager 3 for Northrop Grumman's Launch Systems business unit, focusing on overseeing Firefly Aerospace's technical, schedule, and contractual requirements for the Antares/Eclipse program. This role involves managing the partner relationship, ensuring program execution, quality, engineering, and reporting, and identifying risks and opportunities. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Software Quality Engineer (Secret Clearance) Seeking experienced Principal & Senior Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineers to develop and implement Software Quality Assurance plans, use metrics for process health and performance monitoring, act as a liaison between personnel, suppliers, and customers, evaluate, trace, and analyze requirements, and perform software build testing, qualification, and Integration and Test. Requires active secret clearance and a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Aircraft Maintenance Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on KC-30A and C-27J aircraft. Responsibilities include scheduled, unscheduled, and defect maintenance across avionics, structural, or mechanical systems. Requires a Cert IV in Aeroskills and the ability to maintain a security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Contract Administrator 3 or 4 Contract Administrator for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, supporting Advanced Response Capabilities (ARC) programs. Requires deep understanding of Government contracting, M365 proficiency, and strong interpersonal/organizational skills. Responsibilities include proposal prioritization, risk identification, contract negotiations, and serving as a business advisor to program managers. Requires an active SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Software - Embedded and Real Time (Melbourne FL) Principal Software Engineer focused on designing, developing, and maintaining embedded mission systems applications for safety-critical, real-time environments within the defense sector. Requires experience with C, C++, Python, and various real-time operating systems, along with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Linux Systems Administrator 3/4 - Polygraph Northrop Grumman is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator for a classified government contract in Linthicum, MD. The role involves performing Linux system administration, maintaining system operations, recommending and implementing enhancements, providing backup and recovery, managing accounts and permissions, testing releases, documenting processes, and adhering to strict information security guidelines. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI clearance with a recent Polygraph and relevant IT certifications (DOD 8570 IAT Level II or higher). Experience with NISPOM, DCID, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG environments is required. The position can be filled at either the Level 3 (Principal) or Level 4 (Sr. Principal) level depending on experience. | — | 0 |
| Principal Systems Administrator Seeking a Principal Systems Administrator to provide technical guidance, design, and administration for key business infrastructure, including enterprise applications. Responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting systems, contributing to service development, and acting as a lead on advanced projects. Requires strong technical foundation in various technologies like VMware, AWS/Azure, Microsoft OS, and networking. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 3 Supply Chain Technical Coordinator responsible for supporting and assisting activities within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain process, primarily focusing on Supply Chain Manufacturing and Logistics. Responsibilities include managing materials, chemicals, inventory control, logistics documentation, and process evaluation. Requires experience in logistics support, shipping/receiving, manufacturing shop floor, warehousing, and inventory control, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to obtain a forklift certification. Active Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Airframe Structural Stress Analysis Engineer (2/3) Structural Analysis Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on performing static, dynamic, and DaDT structural analyses of airframe structures and mechanical systems using tools like FEMAP, NX, and Teamcenter. The role requires a STEM degree and 2-5 years of aerospace structural analysis experience, with a Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Airframe Structural Stress Analysis Engineer This role involves performing static, dynamic, and DaDT structural analyses of metallic and composite airframe structure, mechanical systems, and equipment using various software tools. The engineer will ensure designs meet program requirements for weight, cost, and quality, and may derive loads, perform optimization, and collaborate within a team environment. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM discipline with relevant experience in aerospace structural analysis is required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer Level 2/3 Systems Engineer for the Next Generation Launch Equipment (NGLE) program, responsible for requirements development, system-level performance assessments, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with agile principles. | — | 0 |
| Senior Staff Chief Engineer Senior Staff Chief Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on technical authority and leadership for engineering aspects of restricted programs within the Air Dominance Division. Responsibilities include leading multi-disciplined engineering teams, ensuring adherence to engineering processes, managing technical performance, and serving as the technical point of contact with the customer. Requires extensive experience in engineering leadership, program management, and clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer to support the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3. This role involves system integration, testing, installation, checkout, operational maintenance, software testing, troubleshooting, repair, and field-logistics support for an electronic-attack system. The position requires extensive travel to Wallops Island, VA, and involves on-site customer support, execution of test procedures, and reporting. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Mission Assurance Manager 3 - Inspection Manager for a Mission Assurance Inspection team, responsible for supervising quality inspectors, developing and maintaining quality evaluation systems, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing, and ensuring quality standards are met throughout the production process. This role involves risk management, technical quality oversight, and adherence to quality management systems in an aerospace manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| Director Business Management 1 Director of Business Management for Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector, focusing on restricted programs. Responsibilities include leading business management functions, financial analysis, proposal development, and strategic planning for a $1.2B business unit. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience in government contracting. | — | 0 |