Northrop Grumman
Aerospace · Defense
- HQ
- Falls Church, US
- Founded
- 1994
- Size
- 65,000+
- Website
- northropgrumman.com
Northrop Grumman has 14 active AI-related job listings. The majority of these roles, 50%, are focused on data. Engineering is the dominant function across all listings, and all positions are located in the United States. The company is frequently seeking candidates with experience in model serving, fine-tuning, and inference infrastructure. Over the last 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 21 new AI roles, representing a 62% increase compared to the previous 30-day period.
Currently tracking 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).
Aerospace · Defense
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| Sentinel Mechanical Engineer / Principal Mechanical Engineer -17103* Mechanical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting the Sentinel program, focusing on the design, development, production, and deployment of launch equipment hardware and systems. Responsibilities include CAD modeling, analysis, and supporting the full systems lifecycle. Requires a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Software Systems Engineer/ Principal Software Systems Engineer – 15365 Software Systems Engineer/Principal Software Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program at Northrop Grumman. Requires C++ development, requirements derivation and management, and MBSE modeling. Active DoD Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Non-Destructive Test Technician 1/2 (SkillBridge) This role involves conducting Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) on aerospace products using techniques like UT and X-ray. Responsibilities include setting up, operating, and calibrating NDT equipment, interpreting and reporting results, and assisting in developing test techniques. The position is part of the DoD SkillBridge Program, offering transitioning service members valuable civilian work experience. |
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| Non-Destructive Test Technician 3/4 (SkillBridge) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Non-Destructive Test Technician (Level 3/4) through the DoD SkillBridge Program in Iuka, MS. This role involves conducting NDT tests on aerospace products using techniques like UT and Eddy current, interpreting results, and providing training to junior technicians. Requires NDT Level II certification in UT and Eddy current, and experience with radiation safety training. | — | 0 |
| Process Equipment & Facilities Engineer 1/2 This role is for a Process Equipment & Facilities Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of facilities, industrial buildings, and vacuum/electro-mechanical equipment. The position involves electrical work, general maintenance, and documentation, with a requirement for a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Maintenance Technician 2/3 This role is for a Maintenance Technician at Northrop Grumman, supporting repairs and modifications for Sonoma Photonics, Inc. The technician will be responsible for general maintenance of facilities, machinery, and equipment, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and vacuum systems. The position requires experience with industrial building construction and high vacuum deposition equipment, along with the ability to troubleshoot and repair various systems. A Secret level DOD security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Software / Principal Software Systems Engineer - 15796 Software Systems Engineer role on the Sentinel program, requiring C++ development, requirements management using tools like DOORS/Jama, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with Cameo. Requires an active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP. | — | 0 |
| Material Estimating Pricing Analyst This role is a Material Estimating Pricing Analyst for Northrop Grumman's Weapon Systems Material Estimating team. Responsibilities include preparing material estimates for proposals by understanding customer requirements, collaborating with technical and business teams, selecting pricing methods, ensuring compliance with regulations (FAR/DFAR, TINA), and supporting proposal reviews and negotiations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in pricing, estimating, or related business functions, or equivalent experience. U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance are required. | — | 0 |
| Material Estimating Pricing Analyst This role is for a Material Estimating Pricing Analyst at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Weapon Systems Material Estimating team. The primary responsibilities include preparing material estimates for proposal submittals, understanding customer requirements, collaborating with technical and business teams, selecting pricing methods, ensuring compliance with regulations (FAR/DFAR, TINA), and supporting proposal reviews, fact-finding, and negotiations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in pricing, estimating, or related fields, or equivalent experience. A DoD Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Staff Software Test Engineer 16869 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Software Test Engineer to design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems. The role involves multidisciplinary research, collaboration with hardware engineers, and ensuring software standards are met. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, an active DoD Secret Clearance, and experience with Java, C++, Python, and writing test scripts. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Project Manager Project Manager role at Northrop Grumman supporting the AAR-47 Program team. Responsibilities include serving as a liaison between clients and technical teams, managing project schedules and budgets, preparing status reports, assessing project issues, and developing resolutions. The role involves working with program managers and IPT leads on reporting and presentations, ensuring quality and timely deliverables, supporting risk management, implementing process improvements, managing action items, adhering to budget baselines using EVM, managing government property, and ensuring adherence to contract scope and internal processes. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 2 - 16079 & 14584 -1 This role provides administrative, technical, and execution support for supply chain operations, including goods movement, logistics, and raw material tracking for manufacturing. Responsibilities include managing inventory, shipping/receiving, and operating vehicles for parts delivery. The role requires a high school diploma, experience in logistics/warehousing, the ability to obtain a security clearance, and forklift certification. | — | 0 |
| DevOps Engineer / Developer 3/4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a DevOps Engineer/Developer (Level 3 or 4) to join their Broadsword program team in Huntsville, AL. This role involves understanding system requirements, creating and implementing complex, mathematics and physics-intensive algorithms and capabilities critical to system performance. Responsibilities include software development, supporting reviews of requirements and test cases, and working in a collaborative environment. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Contract Administrator - Level 2 or 3 Contract Administrator for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to ensure proper contract execution and fulfillment. The role involves monitoring contracts, reviewing terms and conditions, managing contract changes, and maintaining contract data. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer – Level 2 Software Engineer role focused on designing, developing, testing, and maintaining Python applications on Linux servers, implementing version control with Git, participating in code reviews, collaborating with cross-functional engineers, contributing to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), assisting with AWS cloud services integration, and producing technical documentation. Requires an active TS/SCI clearance and a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree with 0 years of experience. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Engineer level 1/2 Electrical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting defense sector programs. Responsibilities include participating in integrated product teams, supporting electronic product builds, testing and debugging circuit designs, maintaining technical data packages, and leading technical challenge resolutions. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field, with Level 2 requiring 2+ years of experience and specific knowledge in digital electronic subsystems, circuit card design, and RF/digital signal processing. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Electromechanical Electromechanical Engineer (Level 2) at Northrop Grumman in Rocket Center, WV, supporting military programs. Responsibilities include integrated product team participation, supporting electronic product builds, testing and debugging circuit designs, maintaining technical data packages, and leading technical challenge resolutions. Requires a Bachelor's degree in EE/ME or related STEM field, 2+ years of experience in digital electronic subsystems and circuit card design, and knowledge of RF and digital signal processing. US Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer role focused on designing, developing, integrating, and testing cryptographic software for embedded and real-time systems within a defense context. Requires strong C/C++ and object-oriented programming skills, experience with RTOS, ARM architectures, and formal software lifecycle processes. A Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Staff Embedded Software Engineer Staff Embedded Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on designing, developing, integrating, and testing cryptographic software for embedded and real-time systems. Requires strong C/C++ skills, experience with RTOS, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 2 This role is a Program Cost Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial analysis, budgeting, and cost control for defense contracts. It involves setting up cost control systems, monitoring costs and schedules, performing financial analysis, and managing Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks. The role requires experience with financial analysis and EVM, and is not directly related to AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on design, development, integration, and testing of cryptographic software for embedded and real-time systems. Requires proficiency in C/C++, object-oriented programming, and the full software lifecycle, with experience in multi-threaded embedded applications and debugging real-time systems. Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal/Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer ECS - 17713 Mechanical Engineer role focused on Environmental Control Systems (ECS) for the Sentinel Program, involving requirements decomposition, design, analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with HVAC system design. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Configuration Analyst Configuration Management (CM) Analyst role at Northrop Grumman supporting Armament Systems. Responsibilities include managing product configuration baselines, releases through PLM tools, JIRA, Bitbucket, and SharePoint. The role involves creating/maintaining CM/DM Plans, coaching teams, performing audits, leading CCB meetings, and managing Contract/Supplier Data Requirements Listings (CDRLs/SDRLs). Requires experience in CM/DM, PLM tools, and working in a regulated industry, with a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Software Engineer - 16877* Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting the Sentinel Program. Responsibilities include Python development, RTOS/bare-metal basics, hardware validation tools, Git, communication protocols, various testing methodologies (unit, HIL, system-level), DevOps practices (Docker, artifact repositories), and Agile methodologies. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with IBM Rational tool suite. | — | 0 |
| Business Development Manager 3- GES (TS/SCI) This role is for a Business Development Manager at Northrop Grumman, focusing on ground-systems, AI/ML-enabled processing, and space-systems offerings for classified SCI customers. The manager will drive capture, proposal, and partnership activities, lead cross-functional capture teams, and serve as a senior point of contact for strategic business development activities with customers and industry partners. The role requires experience in capture management, business development, and a strong understanding of ground-systems, AI/ML, data-processing, and/or space-systems, with a critical requirement for a Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Electromagnetic Engineer Lead Level 3 or 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electromagnetic Engineer Lead (Level 3 or 4) in Sunnyvale, CA, to support the development and ongoing support of US Navy machinery, specifically turbine generators. Responsibilities include leading electromagnetic design integration, serving as a technical point of contact with suppliers, and reviewing/validating supplier electromagnetic deliverables like EMFEA models. Requires a STEM degree, understanding of turbine-generator systems, strong electromagnetic theory foundation, and proficiency with EMFEA tools. A Secret Clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Engineer / Principal Engineer Aeronautical Aeronautical Engineer or Principal Aeronautical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on applying engineering principles to design, test, and evaluate systems within the Integrated Production organization. Responsibilities include performing trade studies, developing requirements and architecture for complex HW/SW systems, and working in an Agile development environment. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM and relevant experience, with a Top Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |
| IBCS Air Defense Instructor 2/3 Northrop Grumman is seeking an IBCS Air Defense Maintainer / Instructor. The role involves conducting formal training on the IBCS system, developing and evaluating military training and doctrine, and providing technical support for system installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, field services, and operator tasks on integrated systems. Requires a Secret Security Clearance and experience in Software, Hardware, IT, or Networking. | — | 0 |
| IBCS Air Defense Instructor Northrop Grumman is seeking an Air Defense Maintainer/Instructor for their IBCS program. The role involves conducting formal training to military clients, developing and evaluating training materials, providing technical advice on system configuration, and troubleshooting hardware and software issues. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a High School diploma with 6 years of experience, a Secret Security Clearance, and travel up to 75%. | — | 0 |
| Lead Systems Engineer – Level 3/4 Lead Systems Engineer for a program at Northrop Grumman, responsible for managing system requirements, technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, and supporting testing and failure resolution. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in STEM disciplines. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Liaison MRB Engineer (2nd shift) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Liaison/MRB Engineer to interface with suppliers and stakeholders, disposition discrepant material tags, and design repairs for composite parts and assemblies in an aerospace manufacturing facility. Requires a STEM degree, experience in composites manufacturing, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Liaison MRB Engineer 3/10 Weekend Shift Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Liaison/MRB Engineer to join their team. This role involves interfacing with suppliers and stakeholders, dispositioning discrepant material tags, and designing repairs for composite parts and assemblies. The position requires experience in composites manufacturing, military specs, and repair processes for aerospace structures, with a required DoD Secret clearance and SAP clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Training Systems IPT Systems Engineering Manager 3- 18535 Manager for a Training Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) at Northrop Grumman, responsible for the full lifecycle of training systems including instructor-led training, on-the-job training, self-paced courseware, training devices, and network infrastructure, as well as learning management system integration. The role involves leadership, strategy development, managing multidisciplinary teams, technical, cost, and schedule performance using EVM, overseeing hardware and software development for training devices, directing courseware creation, managing requirements, and stakeholder engagement with the Air Force and internal leaders. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or a Master's with 6 years, experience with training systems, and an active DoD Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer 5 - Technical Deputy Program Manager Systems Engineer 5 / Technical Deputy Program Manager at Northrop Grumman in Aurora, CO. This role involves 50% technical program management and 50% technical support in areas like RF Engineering, System Administration, Network Administration, Cyber Engineering, Integration and Test, Systems Engineering, or Operations. Responsibilities include customer relationship cultivation, business development through proposals, performance measurement, technical design support, requirements management, budget adherence (EVM), resource allocation, process adherence, contract scope management, and schedule adherence. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience (or Master's with 10, PhD with 8), an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, and experience with Space programs, software/ground systems development, leading teams, risk management, subcontract management, production system support, and stakeholder communication. Preferred qualifications include strong communication and project management skills, experience with different contract types, cost proposal management, and Agile development. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer 4 - Technical Deputy Program Manager Systems Engineer 4 - Technical Deputy Program Manager for Space Systems program in Aurora, CO. Role involves 50% technical program management and 50% technical support in areas like RF Engineering, System Administration, Network Administration, Cyber Engineering, Integration and Test, Systems Engineering, or Operations. Requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance and experience supporting space programs, leading tasks, managing risks, and handling subcontract elements. Focus on customer relationships, business development, performance measurement, and adherence to contract scope and schedules. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2 (17890) Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2 to lead the Sentinel Program’s Manufacturing Engineers (ME) in Roy, Utah, supporting the development of the Systems Test Team (STT). Responsibilities include leading the ME team, interfacing with stakeholders, managing SOW execution, resource planning, and developing team members. Requires a technical or business degree, 8+ years of experience, and an active Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Director This role leads the Financial Shared Services teams responsible for global payroll and timekeeping operations, ensuring accurate and compliant payments. It involves overseeing system integration, driving automation, managing stakeholders, and providing strategic reporting to senior leadership. The role also guides large-scale system conversions and change management. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 4 Systems Engineer Level 4 at Northrop Grumman in Aurora, CO, focusing on technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, and supportability analyses for total systems. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience and an active TS/SCI clearance. Experience with requirements development, software verification, test procedures, Jira, and Agile processes is needed. Familiarity with MBSE & Cameo and Data Analysis & RF Mission processing is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Staff Systems Engineer Staff Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for technical leadership on aircraft survivability programs, specifically infrared systems. The role involves leading an engineering team through the full product lifecycle, from requirements analysis to testing and sell-off, with a focus on hardware and software integration, system specifications, and test result analysis. Requires experience with DoD programs and a Secret level security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Systems Engineer (Lead Tool Integrator) (26-160) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Systems Engineer (Lead Tool Integrator) to support the C2BMC program. This role involves early-phase systems engineering activities, including concept development, requirements transformation, and technical approach definition. The engineer will lead the development of system concepts, create and review technical documentation, and participate in Agile development. Experience with MBSE tools like Cameo and Tableau, and a Secret security clearance are required. | — | 0 |
| IBCS Air Defense Instructor Northrop Grumman is seeking an Air Defense Maintainer/Instructor for their IBCS program. The role involves conducting formal training to military clients, developing and evaluating training materials, providing technical advice on system configuration, and troubleshooting hardware and software issues. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a High School diploma with 6 years of experience, a Secret Security Clearance, and travel up to 75%. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Logistic Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Logistic Engineer to join their Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Logistics Team in Huntsville, AL. The role involves creating maintenance tasks, developing logistics products, and performing validation and verification events. Responsibilities include maintenance engineering, developing Logistics Product Data (LPD), understanding maintenance concepts, supportability analysis, and reliability/maintainability analysis. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Manager Material Planning Control 2 Manager Material Planning Control 2 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for planning, scheduling, and managing the movement of materials from receiving to production. This role involves developing raw material requirements, managing schedules with purchasing and production, and potentially using MRP systems. Key responsibilities include understanding lead times, conducting excess/obsolete reviews, serving as a liaison between departments, ensuring compliance with security requirements, optimizing ERP/SAP systems, leading Lean initiatives, mentoring a team, identifying supply risks, and reporting to senior leadership. Requires a Bachelor's degree with significant experience in material planning, SAP/MRP systems, and data analysis, with a Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Software Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL, responsible for deploying, automating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving systems and software infrastructure. The role involves hands-on technical experience in environment automation and management, agile development, application builds, releases, deployment, configuration, gathering requirements, prototyping, architecting solutions, test plan execution, quality reviews, and operational issue triaging. Requires understanding of the software development life cycle, automated testing, and analyzing large datasets, with a critical need for ownership of complex problems and driving them to a solution. Experience in bash scripting, C/C++, or other OOP languages in a Linux environment is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist responsible for the full lifecycle of subcontract management, including sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout. The role requires ensuring compliance with regulations (FAR, DFARS), managing supplier performance, identifying cost reduction and risk mitigation strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support US Government programs. Experience with SAP and government clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to manage subcontracts, lead proposal-capture activities, and ensure compliance with regulations for Ground Enterprise Systems (GES) subcontracts. The role involves supplier evaluation, subcontract negotiation, drafting agreements, and process improvement, requiring collaboration with internal stakeholders and adherence to strict procurement integrity and ethical business practices. The position requires a Top-Secret clearance and experience in supply chain or subcontracts. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - level 3 Software Engineer focused on designing, developing, and implementing automated tests for mission-critical software systems within the defense sector. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining test automation frameworks, executing various test types, and troubleshooting issues within CI/CD pipelines. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with scripting and object-oriented programming languages. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Electrical Engineer - 17705 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Sentinel Launch Systems Infrastructure Facility Electrical Design (FED) Team in Roy, UT. The role involves system and/or equipment design for facility power systems and ground systems, including electrical system analysis, test procedures, and power architectures. Responsibilities include supporting design requirements, attending technical meetings, coordinating with integration teams, and performing research/evaluation of electrical systems. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree, active Secret clearance, and experience with power system design software (ETAP, PSS/E, SKM, PSCAD), ground/facility/launch power systems, industry codes (IEEE, NEC, NESC, NFPA, IEC, UFC), and Revit. Preferred qualifications include experience with high-power/high-frequency systems, EMI/EMC, thermal management, and a P.E. license. | — | 0 |
| Field Engineer Field Engineer Air-Defense Specialist responsible for implementing and executing worldwide field-service operations supporting U.S. Army Integrated Fires Program Office. This role involves extensive travel, network installation, sustainment, troubleshooting, and security compliance in defense systems. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Technician 2 Engineering Technician 2 role at Northrop Grumman in Plymouth, MN, focusing on CCA board repair, component replacement, circuit testing, and light mechanical assembly. Requires 2+ years of experience, J-Standard Solder certification, and understanding of electrical components and schematics. Experience with explosives or ordnance assembly is preferred. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |