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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| Calling all GNC Engineering Professionals! (Space Systems) Chandler Northrop Grumman is seeking Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineers for roles involving the design, development, implementation, verification, and testing of software and simulation toolchains for advanced missile defense spacecraft and interceptors. The role involves working with 6DOF simulations to design and test missile flight code and evaluate system performance, utilizing experience in missile flight dynamics, autopilot and guidance design, and trajectory optimization. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Systems Engineer - 16308 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer to support the Sentinel Program, focusing on ICBM Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems. The role involves assessing design compatibilities, ensuring balanced requirement definition, and driving engineering processes. Requires a DoD Secret Clearance and experience with systems engineering artifacts, interface products, and requirement specifications. | — |
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| Staff Network Engineer Staff Network Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on designing, planning, and troubleshooting network communication systems. Requires expertise in network architecture, hardware/software selection, and evaluation of new technologies. Security+ certification and an adjudicated full-scope polygraph are mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Network Engineer Senior Principal Network Engineer role at Northrop Grumman in Aurora, CO. Responsibilities include designing and planning network communication systems, troubleshooting network faults, selecting hardware and software, and evaluating new communication technologies. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, 8+ years of experience, active TS/SCI with full-scope polygraph, and Security+ certification. Travel is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal DevOps Engineer Experienced Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer to manage CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, monitor system health, and handle infrastructure as code. Requires strong experience with containers, Linux, shell scripting, git, and Kubernetes. Active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope poly required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Network Engineer Staff Network Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on designing, planning, and troubleshooting network communication systems. Requires expertise in network architecture, hardware/software selection, and evaluation of new technologies. Security+ certification and an adjudicated full-scope polygraph are mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Network Engineer - Level 3/4 Network Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the design, deployment, and maintenance of networks for a large Space Program. Responsibilities include implementing DISA STIGs, evaluating vendor products, architecting international networks, integrating network devices, and maintaining information assurance posture. Requires active SCI/CI Poly clearance and experience with IP subnetting, routing protocols, and Cisco networking. | — | 0 |
| Staff Cyber Systems Engineer (Requirements development) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Cyber Systems Engineer to ensure cyber survivability attributes are implemented in system designs. This role involves assessing customer cybersecurity requirements, deriving system cybersecurity requirements, guiding security architecture and tool selection, and evaluating implementations to identify security risks. The engineer will also guide verification efforts, define security governance, and manage risk. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity Engineering, direct experience with NIST 800-160, RMF documentation, and a Secret clearance. IASAE Level II certification (CISSP) is required, with the ability to obtain Level III within 6 months. | — | 0 |
| U105 SENSORS&SYSTEMS TECH Northrop Grumman is seeking Sensors and Systems Technicians to perform tasks involving testing, operating, troubleshooting, calibrating, constructing, repairing, and assembling a broad spectrum of technologies using manual and automatic equipment. The role involves collecting, recording, analyzing, and evaluating data, and recommending changes. Requires extensive knowledge of electronics principles and skill in fabrication and testing of complex components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems. Must be able to adapt to changing assignments and obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Network Administrator (Top Secret)) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Network Administrator with a Top Secret clearance to maintain and design network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN/VPNs, routers, firewalls, and switches. The role involves planning, configuration, installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network hardware and software, with frequent travel to support international programs. Requires a STEM degree, security certifications, and experience with Cisco networking equipment. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal/Staff Hardware Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal/Staff Hardware Engineer to join their team in Aurora, CO. The role involves hardware integration and test, focusing on how requirement changes impact designs. Responsibilities include test planning, test environment development, unit testing, characterization, and verification of software and hardware. The candidate will also design test software and hardware, troubleshoot existing designs, document plans and specifications, and integrate RF and compute equipment. Experience with power, RF, and fiber optics is required, along with an active Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Electrical/Sr. Principal Engineer Electrical (Level 3/4) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer Electrical or Sr. Principal Engineer Electrical (Integration and Test) for the SDA program in Redondo Beach, California. The role involves designing, developing, and executing test procedures and automated test scripts for spacecraft flight hardware using spacecraft commands, telemetry, and electrical ground support equipment. The ideal candidate will have system-level test experience, strong computer skills, and the ability to troubleshoot issues in electrical engineering or a related discipline. Experience with scripting languages for automated test scripts is highly desirable. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst Senior Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on defining and executing material strategy, leading demand/supply planning with MRP tools, optimizing inventory, and conducting make-vs-buy analysis. Requires a bachelor's or master's degree with significant experience in supply chain or related fields, and proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office. Experience in aerospace/defense and a DoD Secret clearance are preferred. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator C SHIFT (level 2 or level 3) This role supports supply chain operations, focusing on the manual movement, shipping, receiving, and inventory control of materials. It involves preparing shipping documentation, tracking inventory, coordinating with property management, and assisting with invoice processing. The position requires physical work and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Systems/Principal Systems Engineer - 17075* Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel Program at Northrop Grumman, focusing on requirements definition, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification & validation, and requirements traceability for ICBM Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Systems/Principal Systems Engineer - 18454* Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel Program at Northrop Grumman, focusing on requirements definition, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification & validation, and requirements traceability. The role involves developing systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture and collaborating with various teams to mature program design. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Quality Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support their Armament Systems site in Plymouth, MN. The role involves providing Quality Engineering and Mission Assurance support to programs, including production line support, supplier inspection, preparing quality program plans, inspection procedures, supplier process monitoring, applying quality tools, drawing reviews, customer interface, and reviewing product acceptance data. The position requires ensuring compliance with AS9100/ISO9001, managing deliverable timelines, providing expertise on quality assurance and problem-solving, supporting investigations, working with operations and manufacturing teams, planning quality activities, performing on-site monitoring, reviewing drawings for GD&T, evaluating manufacturing processes, performing statistical analysis, and reporting status. Technical skills include strong communication, computer proficiency, mechanical manufacturing knowledge, attention to detail, self-motivation, and experience with CAPA/RCCA. A Bachelor's degree in STEM, 5 years of quality engineering experience, manufacturing environment experience, understanding of inspection equipment and GD&T, experience with quality tools, and experience in a highly-regulated environment are required. A Secret Clearance is also required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Cyber Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer or Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to identify cybersecurity risks, design and implement security solutions, and manage RMF documentation for weapon systems. The role requires a Secret clearance and involves working with stakeholders to remediate risks and incorporate cybersecurity improvements. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Structures Mechanic 1 Aircraft Structures Mechanic Level 1 position at Northrop Grumman in Clearfield, UT. Responsibilities include aligning parts, performing fitting operations, measuring parts, modifying assemblies, and monitoring quality. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, ability to perform physical work, and a DoD Secret Security Clearance. Training is provided. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Sys Engineer - level 3 (26-171 & 172) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer with a Secret clearance and IAT Level II or higher certification to manage the full lifecycle of Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) tickets, execute Cyber Tasking Orders (CTO), address Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), integrate vendor-issued patches, and apply and verify DISA STIG configurations. The role involves integrating and verifying cybersecurity solutions, coordinating test events, reviewing test plans, briefing on analysis, and supporting vulnerability management within the C2BMC program. Requires experience with Agile/Scrum, cyber audit tools, vulnerability assessments, and SDLC testing processes. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Level 3 or 4 Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on developing, maintaining, and optimizing software solutions for mission-critical systems. Responsibilities include creating high-quality software, implementing automation, developing tools for data integrity and secure operations, and working within an Agile team. Requires experience in Java, Git, Kubernetes, databases, and Agile tools, with a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Quality Assurance Engineer - 17885* Software Quality Assurance Engineer for the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program, focusing on ensuring process execution and efficiencies in the development, testing, and release of software deliverables. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with metrics, requirements analysis, and the software development lifecycle. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer 3/4 - 18384 Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on nuclear surety, which ensures nuclear weapons are protected against threats. Responsibilities include decomposing safety manuals into requirements, providing systems engineering expertise for design and testing, evaluating physical security, and interfacing with DoD/DOE. | — | 0 |
| Manager Facilities Engineering 3 Manager Facilities Engineering 3 / Senior Facilities Manager for a 550-acre propulsion manufacturing campus, responsible for the reliability, safety, sustainability, and life-cycle cost optimization of the built environment, including manufacturing processes, utilities, and grounds. Leads a team of managers and staff overseeing capital projects, site support, and maintenance. Focuses on data-driven decision support, KPI management, and continuous improvement of maintenance programs. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to ensure cyber survivability attributes are implemented in system designs. This role involves assessing cybersecurity requirements, guiding security architecture and tool selection, evaluating implementations for risks and attack surfaces, and verifying cybersecurity protections. The engineer will also support security governance, risk management, and develop RMF package documentation. The position requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance with SAP approval. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Systems Engineer - 17869 This role is for a Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer supporting the Sentinel Program in Roy, UT. Responsibilities include use case development, requirements definition and management, functional decomposition, interface definition, and verification. The role involves collaborating with program IPT counterparts, developing systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture, and contributing to system requirements development. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance are required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Systems Engineer - 18363 This role is for a Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer supporting the Sentinel Program. The responsibilities include managing the full systems-engineering life cycle, from use-case development to verification. Key tasks involve defining, allocating, and tracing requirements, developing system architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture, performing functional decomposition, interface definition, and supporting verification activities. Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principle Systems Engineer - 18366 Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel Program in Roy, UT. Responsibilities include supporting the full systems-engineering life cycle, from use-case development through verification, collaborating with IPTs, defining/allocating/tracing requirements, ensuring requirements in system models, performing functional decomposition and interface definition, and supporting verification. Will develop system architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture, contribute to requirements development/management/analysis, and establish modeling techniques/procedures for seamless model development, tool integration, and team collaboration. Requires a Secret security clearance with SAP clearance and access to CJ1. | — | 0 |
| Deputy System Architect Northrop Grumman is seeking a Deputy System Architect (Level 5) to support the design, development, and implementation of a technical approach to expand capabilities within a Family of Systems in the DoD space security enterprise. The role requires a deep understanding of the space security enterprise, strategic planning, and integrating capabilities. Responsibilities include supporting the Chief Architect, building partnerships, serving as a technical voice, identifying technology insertion opportunities, leading expansion efforts, developing a technical roadmap, and briefing senior leaders. Requires a Top-Secret clearance and SAP approval. Experience with scripting languages and modeling tools like Python is also required. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Technician 2 Mechanical Technician 2 role supporting DoD and Space Force programs at Northrop Grumman, involving integration and testing of vehicle builds from component delivery to final launch. Responsibilities include hands-on assembly, repair, and testing of various mechanical and electronic systems, adherence to safety and quality procedures, and potential mentorship of junior technicians. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with chemicals, tools, and technical drawings. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Facility Design Section Manager 2 (17935) Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Facility Design Section Manager 2 to lead a team of engineers for the Sentinel Program, focusing on the design, modeling, and integration of launch facilities. The role involves managing engineers, providing feedback, supporting workforce planning, and ensuring employee career development. As a design engineer, responsibilities include overseeing civil/structural systems design, interpreting standards, reviewing designs, and supporting the delivery of technical data packages. The ideal candidate can build high-performing teams and provide technical expertise. | — | 0 |
| Principal Geospatial Engineer/Sr. Principal Geospatial Engineer-18483 This role involves administering and maintaining enterprise-level geospatial databases, performing analyses on these databases to support design activities and technical studies, and configuring cloud services for GIS infrastructure. It requires expertise in GIS software, database management, and scripting for automation. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Environmental Engineer - 18094 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Environmental Engineer in Roy, UT, to develop, implement, and maintain environmental compliance programs for the Sentinel program, ensuring infrastructure design and construction meet NEPA standards. Responsibilities include liaising with the US Air Force and subcontractors, conducting internal inspections, interpreting regulations, and reporting to leadership. Requires a BS degree in a related field, experience in environmental compliance (EIS, CWA, SPCC, etc.), data management with ArcGIS, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance and SAP approval. | — | 0 |
| Principal and Sr. Principal Survivability Engineer (Level 3 or 4) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Survivability Engineer to enhance the survivability of defense systems using advanced materials and processes. This role involves applying principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues, optimize performance, and ensure integration of survivability features. Responsibilities include leveraging classified technology to minimize aircraft detectability, using analysis codes for performance prediction and validation, and collaborating within an Integrated Product Team. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Mission Assurance Staff Mission Assurance Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for leading and managing mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure program mission success. This includes quality, risk management, safety, reliability, and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers. The role involves failure investigations, customer/DCMA CARs, data analytics, technical reviews, and interfacing with various stakeholders including government representatives. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - SMT Project Systems Engineer 3/4 - 3756-1* Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program at Northrop Grumman, focusing on project management, cross-functional integration, and subcontractor coordination for ICBM systems. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in the engineering, manufacturing, and development lifecycle. | — | 0 |
| SDS Director of Sentinel Systems Integration and Sustainment- Systems Engineering Director 2 Director of Sentinel Systems Integration and Sustainment for a large-scale missile program, responsible for leading a 250+ person team, managing profit & loss, overseeing system integration, design integration, enterprise integration, and support/training integration. Requires a strong background in systems engineering, leadership, and program management within a defense context. | — | 0 |
| Systems Integrator - Level 5 Systems Integrator with expertise in ground software systems, integration, and testing for satellite ground software. Responsibilities include V&V, developing and executing integration and test plans, creating automated test scripts using Python, analyzing integration failures, and collaborating with engineering teams. Requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Integrator - Level 3 or 4 Systems Integrator role focused on verification and validation of ground software systems for satellite operations, including command and control and mission management. Requires expertise in integration, testing, Python scripting, automation, and log analysis for complex failures. Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Consultant Chief Engineer (AHT) Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is looking for a Consultant Chief Engineer for the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) program. This role serves as the definitive technical authority for all aspects of engineering on program elements, leading a multi-disciplined team to manage technical performance, cost, and schedule. Responsibilities include ownership of the technical baseline, overseeing technical activities across contracts, solving technical problems, providing technical leadership and mentoring, chairing technical meetings, and supporting program reviews. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM with significant experience, demonstrated technical leadership, system engineering expertise, experience with complex systems, and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Program/ Principal Program Cost Schedule Control This role is a Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial management and reporting for defense and aerospace projects. It involves preparing financial status reports, estimating sales and margins, tracking invoices and cash, managing project finances, and forecasting manpower needs. The role requires strong analytical and Excel skills, with experience in Earned Value Management Systems being preferred. It is not directly related to AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Engineer 18197* This role is for a Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Engineer supporting the Sentinel program. The engineer will develop, modify, and test production and deployment methods and equipment, resolve complex process issues, collaborate with design engineering, and ensure compliance with SOW requirements. The role involves research into commercially available tools, root cause analysis of discrepancies, troubleshooting processes for safety, quality, cost, and efficiency, and developing work instructions. It also includes establishing program project plans, providing on-site engineering support during installations, and implementing Lean practices. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Software Engineer Staff Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, acting as a Deputy Chief Engineer for defense programs. Responsibilities include program-level technical reviews, ensuring software standards, managing cybersecurity and CMMC compliance, reviewing software requests, and providing technical leadership. The role involves significant collaboration with engineering staff, customers, and participation in various working groups and reviews. There is a focus on succession planning for a Chief Engineer role. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer/ UI Tech Lead Level 3 or 4 Software Engineer and UI Tech Lead for cloud-deployed UI applications, requiring full-stack experience and Agile practices. Focus on extending UI platforms and maintaining backend services. | — | 0 |
| Staff Test Pilot - (SkillBridge) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Test Pilot for Flight Test Operations to perform research and development flight tests for sensor development, maintain aircraft proficiency, plan and execute flight operations, and provide technical support to program teams. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree, graduation from a military test pilot school, significant flight test experience, and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer Level 3/4 Manufacturing Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on improving processes in a high-volume, high-mix production environment for composite aerospace components. Responsibilities include collaborating with integrated teams, troubleshooting production issues, performing root cause analysis, and authoring/auditing work instructions. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree and experience in manufacturing or related engineering fields, with a Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer -18341* This role focuses on manufacturing engineering for a defense program, involving process development, design collaboration, issue resolution, supplier management, and ensuring compliance with production and deployment requirements. It requires a Secret security clearance and experience with manufacturing documentation and systems. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Staff Manufacturing Engineer - 17222* Staff Manufacturing Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on developing and improving production processes, resolving complex issues, and ensuring compliance with weapon system requirements. Requires a Secret clearance and significant engineering experience. | — | 0 |
| Principal Mission Architect Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Mission Architect Engineer to join their Space Sector team. This role involves providing technical solutions for mission execution planning, contributing to the design and execution of risk reduction activities, and supporting modeling and simulation of these activities. The engineer will also assess system effectiveness and perform system-of-system trades for space mission architecture alternatives. A Top-Secret/SCI clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer/ UI Tech Lead Level 5 Software Engineer and UI Tech Lead for cloud-deployed UI applications, focusing on full-stack development, extending existing platforms, and championing Agile practices. Requires a Top-Secret clearance. | — | 0 |