Northrop Grumman
Aerospace · Defense
- HQ
- Falls Church, US
- Founded
- 1994
- Size
- 65,000+
- Website
- northropgrumman.com
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 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.
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).
Aerospace · Defense
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| Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer -Ability to Obtain Clearance Manufacturing Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting the Sentinel program. Responsibilities include developing and improving manufacturing processes, collaborating with design engineering, resolving process issues, and ensuring compliance with production requirements. Requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on obtaining a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer (AHT) Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman on the CHAIN program, a cloud-based DevSecOps platform for C4ISR intelligence analysis. Requires full-stack web development experience with languages like Go, Java, or Python and front-end frameworks. Focuses on developing and maintaining capabilities for a defense program. | — | 0 |
| Maintenance Technician Level 3 or Level 4 This role is for a Maintenance Technician responsible for performing mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on various plant equipment, including robotic arms. The position requires a Secret clearance and involves working in a team environment using a CMMS system. It is not directly involved in AI/ML development or research. |
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| Program Manager 2 Program Manager for the AAR-47 Program in the Electronic Warfare (EWS) Portfolio within Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems sector. Responsible for delivering contractual requirements on cost and schedule, leading cross-functional teams, and managing the full program life cycle from proposal development to contract closeout. | — | 0 |
| Principal OR Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer – Network Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer – Network Engineer to design, implement, and support network infrastructure, monitor performance, develop documentation, troubleshoot complex issues, and develop engineering and automated deployments for datacenter system configurations. The role requires expertise in IP subnetting, TCP/IP, routing protocols, network automation scripting, network security features, data center architecture, and firewalls, with a strong emphasis on an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Management Analyst This role is for a Logistics Management Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing the repair lifecycle of components, coordinating with repair vendors, and ensuring timely completion of assets and budget accuracy for the AAQ-24 Program. It involves establishing vendor relationships, directing repair distribution, forecasting schedules, and updating systems with repair status. | — | 0 |
| Sr Prncpl Configuration Anlyst Senior Principal Configuration Analyst responsible for defining, implementing, and maintaining configuration management (CM) processes, tools, and baselines across product, IT, or engineering environments for defense systems, ensuring integrity, traceability, and compliance with customer contract requirements. This role involves managing change orders, configuration audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, with a focus on hardware, software, and documentation. | — | 0 |
| Manager Energetics Engineering 2 Manager for Energetics Engineering at Northrop Grumman, overseeing manufacturing processes for hazardous materials, ensuring safety and compliance with DOD standards. The role involves leading a team of Control Systems Engineers and Technicians, managing projects, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration for operational areas. Requires a STEM degree, experience in engineering management, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Software - Embedded and Real Time (Melbourne FL) Principal Engineer Software - Embedded and Real Time role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing, developing, integrating, and testing software for embedded and real-time systems in flight and safety-critical applications. Requires C, C++, and/or Python experience, knowledge of real-time operating systems (VxWorks, Integrity, Linux), and static/dynamic code analysis tools. Active Secret Security Clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal Program Control Analyst (14830) This role is for a Principal Program Control Analyst supporting the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division at Northrop Grumman. The analyst will provide financial and administrative support, apply Earned Value Management System (EVMS) concepts, and perform cost performance reporting and analysis. Responsibilities include establishing work breakdown structures, maintaining estimates to complete, supporting budget baselines, funding analysis, cost risk analysis, and preparing government cost performance reports. Requires a bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field with 5 years of experience, or equivalent experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Experience with financial systems like SAP, Deltek Cobra, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power BI) is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Systems Administrator/Sr. Principal Systems Administrator This role is for a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Administrator on the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) Program. The primary responsibilities involve implementing and managing development and mission environments, including hardware and software, with a focus on Red Hat Linux systems and HPE HPC clusters. The role requires collaboration with cybersecurity, hardware, software, and systems engineering disciplines. Key tasks include providing technical assistance, system enhancements, and configuration management within an enterprise classified network. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Electronics Engineer OR Principal Electronics Engineer - Subsystems Electronics Engineer or Principal Electronics Engineer specializing in the installation, integration, and troubleshooting of aviation-related subsystems, component sub-systems, Sensor Management Units, and Data Recorders for Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with RedHat and VxWorks. | — | 0 |
| Field Engineer or Principal Field Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Field Engineer or Principal Field Engineer to provide engineering support for electronic warfare and RADAR systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repair, customer interaction, and technical training. Requires a technical degree and experience with diagnostic tools like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. A U.S. Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal/Sr Principal Software Engineer 17468 Software Engineer role supporting the Sentinel program, focusing on design, development, and automated testing of software products within an agile environment. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with various software development tools and principles. | — | 0 |
| Principal/ Senior Principal Hardware/Firmware CAM Northrop Grumman is seeking a Hardware & Firmware Cost Account Manager (CAM) Lead to manage the planning, budgeting, execution, and progress reporting for a team developing embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation Systems (EGI-M). The role involves cost and schedule management, risk mitigation, and interfacing with program management, engineering leads, and the customer to ensure timely development and airworthiness certification. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics Aircraft Maintenance Engineer specializing in Avionics for defense aircraft, requiring Australian citizenship and security clearance. The role involves deep and line maintenance, ensuring safety and performance standards. | — | 0 |
| Contract Administrator 3 or 4 Contract Administrator for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, responsible for managing contracts, identifying risks, and advising program managers. Requires experience with government regulations like FAR/DFAR and strong negotiation skills. Security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Software Development Engineers (Level 2 or 3) Northrop Grumman is seeking Software Development Engineers (Level 2 or 3) to work on satellite ground software. Responsibilities include full stack development, client/server application development, testing, configuration, and defect resolution. Requires a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Missiles Embedded Software IPT Lead 6 (AHT) Lead engineering teams for embedded software development of missile weapon systems, managing the Software Development Lifecycle, Cost Account Management, risk mitigation, and integration/testing. Requires Secret clearance and experience leading large teams. | — | 0 |
| Power Systems Engineer 2/3 This role is for a Power Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the design, control, and safety of industrial process equipment for manufacturing solid propulsion rocket motors. Responsibilities include designing power distribution systems, control systems using PLCs, servo drives, and VFDs, developing electrical drawings, overseeing installation and startup, and project management. The role requires a STEM degree and experience in industrial facility or mechanical design, power systems, and PLCs. | — | 0 |
| Principal Systems Engineer/Sr Principal Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer/Sr Principal Systems Engineer in San Diego, CA to support the digital transformation of national defense products. The role involves applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo and DOORS to develop system architecture, conduct analyses, and translate customer requirements into specifications throughout the product lifecycle. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to ensure solutions meet performance, schedule, and cost goals, and will work on complex technical problems requiring ingenuity and creativity. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Business Development Representative Staff Business Development Representative for Northrop Grumman's Missile Products Business Unit, focusing on Fuzing and Warheads for air-launched munitions. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, developing market strategies, supporting proposals, and managing customer engagement. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 10-12 years of experience and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 2 OR 3 - B SHIFT This role provides technical, tactical, and execution support in various aspects of supply chain business processes, primarily focusing on manufacturing and logistics. Responsibilities include the manual movement, shipping, and receiving of materials, preparing shipping documentation, inventory management, and coordinating with other departments for invoice processing and quality inspection. The role requires physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, and the ability to obtain a Secret government clearance. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Tech Coord 3 Supply Chain Tech Coordinator Level 3 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for supporting activities within Supply Chain Manufacturing and Logistics, including manual movement, shipping, receiving, inventory tracking, and documentation preparation. Requires a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant experience, with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Software (DevOps) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer Software (DevOps Engineer) to join their team in Melbourne, FL. The role focuses on designing, developing, and integrating software systems to ensure seamless data flow between products, requiring expertise in APIs, scripting languages (Java, Python), and CI/CD pipelines. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Senior Principal Systems Engineer Signals Processing Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer with a Signal Processing background to develop signal processing solutions for Signals Intelligence (SIGINT). Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and testing algorithms for detection, characterization, and geolocation of RF signals, and supporting deployment on various platforms. The role requires expertise in DSP fundamentals, SIGINT/RF, and the ability to translate operational needs into technical requirements. | — | 0 |
| Mission Assurance Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mission Assurance Engineer to provide quality assurance and technical support to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). This role involves analyzing data, executing review processes, inspecting and evaluating products, ensuring compliance with requirements, attending gateway events, participating in audits, and producing metrics. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, an active DoD Secret Clearance, and a general understanding of AS9100 standards and Continuous Improvement Processes. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 18478 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role involves supporting the Digital Thread System team across the full systems-engineering life cycle, from use-case development through verification. Responsibilities include requirements definition, allocation, traceability, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification, and developing system architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture. The position requires a Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain SAP and Top Secret clearances. Experience with DOORS and MBSE is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer -12893-1 Seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining design review procedures, tracking progress, and facilitating design reviews. Requires a STEM degree, 5-8+ years of experience (depending on level), an active Secret clearance with SAP eligibility, and experience with DOORS or similar tools and ICBM or complex aerospace/defense systems. Preferred qualifications include defense acquisition process experience, MBSE, and strong communication skills. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Systems Engineering Technical Manager 3- 18599 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Engineering Technical Manager 3 to lead the Infrastructure and Test Interfaces Team for the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Program. The role involves identifying and documenting interface requirements, supporting weapon-system design-integration and flight test efforts, and providing overall leadership for the team. Responsibilities include managing budget targets, overseeing technical product delivery, leading SOW task assignments, staffing, and people management including performance evaluation, mentoring, and employee development. The candidate will also act as the primary liaison with Sentinel leadership. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 18360 This role is for a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer supporting the Sentinel Program at Northrop Grumman. The engineer will be involved in the full systems-engineering life cycle, including requirements definition, system architecture development using MBSE tools like Cameo, and supporting verification activities. The role requires a Secret or SAP clearance and experience with ICBMs or complex aerospace/defense systems. | — | 0 |
| Program Business Manager C27J Program Business Manager for the C-27J program, responsible for end-to-end financial management, governance, reporting, and insights. Requires strong financial acumen, project controls, and stakeholder engagement within a Defence aviation environment. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Support Equipment OU- SEIT Manager 3- 18583 Manager for Support Equipment OU- SEIT within the Sentinel Program at Northrop Grumman. Responsibilities include leading launch systems efforts, requirements decomposition, integration, testing, digital engineering processes, quality assurance, program performance measurement (EVM), and managing team priorities and contract scope. | — | 0 |
| Consulting Cyber Systems Engineer (Thread Lead) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Consulting Cyber Systems Engineer (Thread Lead) to join their Sentinel Mission Defense Team in Roy, UT. This role requires expert knowledge in Cybersecurity Systems Engineering, including network technologies, hardware, software, and large-scale development programs. The candidate will lead cybersecurity efforts for complex software and hardware airborne and ground systems, ensuring requirements are met, risks are mitigated, and technical baselines are complete, verified, and validated. The position involves close collaboration with customers and internal engineering teams, reporting status, and providing technical guidance. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Operations Project Manager This role is for a Senior Principal Operations Project Manager at Northrop Grumman, focusing on production and manufacturing operations for defense systems. The position involves overseeing project operations, managing schedules and budgets, assessing technical issues, and driving continuous improvement. It requires experience in project management, manufacturing, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), with a preference for PMP certification and experience in regulated manufacturing environments. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Scheduler 3 Manufacturing Scheduler role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on planning and controlling production schedules to meet delivery objectives. Requires experience in manufacturing floor operations and production control, with a preference for SAP/ERP systems and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Cost Estimating Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Cost Estimating Analyst (Level 3) to join their Production Operations Estimating department. This role involves developing cost estimates for manufacturing and engineering based on RFPs and change requests, analyzing specifications, calculating production costs using historical data and pricing schedules, collecting cost data, creating cost models, and presenting findings. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience or a Master's with 3 years, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, specifically Least Square Regression, Pivot Table Analysis, and Improvement Curves. US Citizenship is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer - 17985 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role involves developing advanced test campaign plans, concepts, techniques, and requirements, coordinating test schedules, and providing integration support. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience in systems test, test plan development, and project management. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer - 17348 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Systems Test Engineer / Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer to support the Sentinel program, focusing on developing advanced test campaign plans, concepts, techniques, and requirements. The role involves collaborating across functions, coordinating test schedules, and providing integration support for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems. The position requires a Secret security clearance and experience with test plans, procedures, and reports. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Level 5 This role involves analyzing data collection, determining satisfactory data from noise, processing satisfactory results with multiple algorithms, verifying processing outcomes, and providing feedback for algorithm enhancements and new algorithm development. It requires a strong background in data analysis, algorithm processing, and software engineering within a defense context, with a mandatory Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Level 3 or 4 Software Engineer role focused on data analysis and algorithm processing for RF signals within a defense program. Responsibilities include reviewing data, identifying satisfactory data, processing it with algorithms, verifying results, and providing feedback for algorithm enhancements and automation. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience with Python (numpy, pandas, matplotlib) and Matlab for RF signal processing. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Level 6 Software Engineer Level 6 at Northrop Grumman focused on data analysis and algorithm processing for RF signals. Responsibilities include reviewing data collection, identifying satisfactory data, processing it with algorithms, verifying results, and providing feedback for algorithm enhancements and automation. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience with Python (numpy, pandas, matplotlib) and Matlab. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Systems / Principal Systems Engineer - 16888* Northrop Grumman is hiring a Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel Program. The role involves modeling, simulation, and analysis, supporting requirement decomposition and traceability, and contributing to MBSE strategy. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with MBSE and the Engineering V. | — | 0 |
| Software Architect/Lead Level 5 Software Architect/Lead responsible for the design, development, and delivery of complex, mission-critical systems spanning software and hardware. Drives end-to-end solutions, aligns development programs, and establishes governance frameworks for workflow automation, meeting business objectives and regulatory requirements. Requires strong Java and hardware-software interfacing expertise, with experience in Domain-Driven Design, Event-Driven Architecture, and Agile methodologies. | — | 0 |
| Sr Staff Engineer Electronics Sr Staff Electronics Engineer / Integrated Communications Systems Technical Team Lead at Northrop Grumman, focusing on avionics communications systems. Responsibilities include design, development, integration, testing, technical evaluation of proposals, and leading multiple communication capability-based teams. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 14 years of experience and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Software Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting the LITENING Advanced Targeting Pod. Responsibilities include testing, maintaining, and improving software for electronic and optical systems, upgrading legacy software, troubleshooting production software, writing and reviewing code, and collaborating cross-functionally on software design, integration, and validation. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, C# experience, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Manager Software Engineering 3 - 18643 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Flight Systems Software Execution Manager 3 in Roy, UT. This role serves as the IFC Lead for Flight Systems, reporting to the GSI Director. Responsibilities include providing cross-program leadership, governance, and integration; driving portfolio-level metrics; ensuring adherence to processes; briefing executive leadership; and acting as the primary liaison with DevOps for predictable, high-quality software delivery. The manager will lead planning, execution, architecture, design, feature development, and metrics for Integrated Functional Capabilities (IFCs), fostering a culture of well-being and engagement. Duties include integrating with the Software Factory, developing plans for IFC execution and certification, aggregating and reporting metrics, preparing executive briefings, overseeing technical architecture and roadmaps, coordinating with various teams for release readiness, managing P&L and EVMS responsibilities, ensuring process compliance, and leading/mentoring teams. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal Software Test Engineer 16832* This role focuses on designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging applications software and systems. It involves multidisciplinary research and collaboration with hardware engineers, and ensuring software standards are met within the Sentinel Program. The position requires a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Sr Principal Software Test Engineer 16861 This role is for a Sr. Principal Software Test Engineer supporting the Sentinel Program. The engineer will design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems. Responsibilities include conducting research, collaborating with hardware engineers, determining user needs, analyzing system capabilities, preparing operating instructions, and ensuring software standards are met. The role requires experience in software testing, development, or systems engineering, proficiency in Java, C++, or Python, and experience writing test scripts. A Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience (or equivalent) and an active DoD Secret Clearance are required. | — | 0 |
| SDS Facility Planning Manager 2- 8696-1 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Facilities Planning Manager 2 in Roy, UT. This role leads a team of facility planners, overseeing the planning, integration, and execution of site operations facilities overhead and capital-funded projects. Responsibilities include developing business plans, managing budgets, supporting audits, proposing sustainability objectives, maintaining operational readiness, and driving new capabilities for manufacturing, test, and lab facilities. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or a Master's with 6 years, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |