Aerospace · Defense
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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| SCRM Vulnerability Assessment Engineer/Principal Engineer - #17383 This role focuses on researching, testing, and documenting the cybersecurity posture of commercial off-the-shelf hardware and software products, performing vulnerability assessments, and contributing to the enhancement of assessment capabilities. It requires a Secret security clearance and familiarity with testing methodologies and tools. | — | 0 |
| Security Coordinator 3 This role is for a Security Coordinator at Northrop Grumman, responsible for producing employee and guest badges, managing security information and records, handling fingerprints and optical readings, maintaining databases for parking and visitors, managing lock and key records, processing visit authorizations, verifying clearance information, and maintaining controlled security documents. It also includes physical security support such as bag inspections. The role requires a Secret clearance and has a salary range of $51,400 - $85,600. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Nuclear Hardness and Survivability Engineer - 17915 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Nuclear Hardness & Survivability (NH&S) Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. The role involves defining NH&S environments, radiation transport modeling, circuit analysis, ground shock and thermal effects analysis, EMP effects on electronics, and qualification testing for semiconductors and GBSD systems. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, an active Secret clearance, and experience in radiation effects, EMP, or environmental testing on electronics, along with semiconductor performance analysis and circuit modeling understanding. |
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| Principal Human Factors Engineer / Senior Principal Human Factors Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Human Factors Engineer to ensure aircraft hardware and software systems are operable by US military flight and maintenance crews. This role involves supporting requirement evaluations, conducting Human Factors Analyses, planning and executing Pilot in the Loop assessments, supporting test activities, and authoring program documentation. A strong background in Systems Engineering and experience with military standards are required, along with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Linux Systems Administrator 3/4 - Polygraph Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Linux Systems Administrator to support classified government contracts. Responsibilities include Linux server administration, system maintenance, patching, monitoring, problem resolution, configuration management, backup and recovery, and adhering to strict information systems security guidelines. A TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Microelectronic Semiconductors Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer/Sr. Principal Engineer for their Manufacturing organization in Elkridge, MD. The role involves developing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing processes for microelectronics, including die, BGAs, and interposers. Responsibilities include specifying and procuring equipment, developing process documentation, supporting manufacturing builds, monitoring yields and costs, solving manufacturing problems, and assisting with training. The role also supports design and engineering by recommending product design improvements for advanced microelectronics and participating in design reviews. The position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4, with specific experience requirements for each. | — | 0 |
| DMSMS Engineering Manager 2 Engineering Manager for DMSMS (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages) team, focusing on proactive obsolescence risk management and mitigation for defense programs. Requires leadership of a team of engineers, coordination with internal/external stakeholders, and ensuring program performance, cost, schedule, and quality objectives are met. | — | 0 |
| Modeling and Simulation Engineering Manager 2 This role manages a Modeling and Simulation team, focusing on developing system simulation frameworks, performance models, and algorithms. Responsibilities include simulating operations, developing mathematical models, performing trade studies, and supporting design and sustainment. The role requires expertise in modeling and simulation best practices and techniques. | — | 0 |
| Assembler Level 3/4 Assembler Level 3/4 position at Northrop Grumman in Hopkinton, MA, focusing on assembling passive microwave components. Requires experience with hand tools, reading drawings, and mechanical assembly. The role involves working with various hand tools, measuring parts, and ensuring defect-free assignments. It can be filled at Level 3 or 4 based on experience. | — | 0 |
| Manager Project Management 2 Manager of Project Management 2 for Commercial and Engine Programs at Northrop Grumman, overseeing operational aspects of ongoing projects, serving as a liaison between customers and execution IPT, developing reviews, providing project status, defining project budgets, managing schedules, and developing status reports. Responsibilities include assessing project issues and developing resolutions, monitoring project progress, and intervening in problem-solving. The role involves managing customer IPT, program performance (cost, schedule, technical, quality) for NRE projects, driving accountability and employee engagement, providing direction to functional organizations, ensuring projects are on schedule and within budget, supporting LRSP and AOP execution, owning program risks/issues/opportunities (RIO), leading customer telecoms and program reviews, driving technical excellence, overseeing program plan execution, servicing customers, providing leadership to internal teams, and ensuring strategic teaming with suppliers. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience or a Master's degree and 6 years of experience in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, or business management. Must have thorough knowledge of program management for production programs, experience managing major programs with >$25M annual sales, experience with contract types, understanding of business/strategy development, knowledge of business systems (EVM, Risk/Opportunity, contract management), strong communication skills, experience with prime contractor procurement leadership, experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM), and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Prin Engineer Supplier Quality / Sr Prin Engineer Supplier Quality (Manchester- NH) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Engineer Supplier Quality to manage supplier quality risk, develop evaluation and control systems, and ensure supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance. The role involves interfacing with suppliers, conducting verification activities, monitoring performance, driving corrective actions, and managing supplier evaluations and approvals. Requires experience with AS9100/ISO9001, non-conformance, and corrective actions, along with an active Secret clearance and willingness to travel extensively. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Software Engineer - Cloud This role involves adapting mobile control station software to a cloud environment, focusing on building Infrastructure-as-Code, deploying to an Il-5 cloud, and working with multi-disciplinary teams in an Agile setting. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with cloud platforms, IaC, and containerization. | — | 0 |
| Engineer / Principal Engineer Software - Cloud & Applications Software Engineer role focused on adapting mobile control station software applications to a cloud environment. Responsibilities include building Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), deploying solutions to an Il-5 cloud environment, containerization, instrumentation, integration, security, and system testing within an Agile development framework. Requires experience with cloud infrastructure, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), microservices, and a coding/scripting language. A Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal Manufacturing Analyst This role supports aerospace production operations through data analysis, process improvement, and coordination of compliance activities. It involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, supporting audits, developing work instructions, maintaining records, coordinating tours, preparing metrics, and investigating findings for process improvements. The role requires a Secret security clearance and experience with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Staff Data Scientist -18948 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced data professional to serve as a data engineering technical lead for the Sentinel program. The role involves developing, deploying, and maintaining data pipelines from authoritative data sources for metrics and analytics, overseeing long-range goals and near-term objectives, and providing mentorship to junior data engineers. The position requires experience with various programming languages and tools for data science and data engineering, including Python, SQL, and cloud platforms like AWS, as well as experience with ETL/ELT pipelines and handling structured and unstructured data. | — | 0 |
| Strategic Planning Manager - Level 1 This role is for a Strategic Planning Manager at Northrop Grumman, focusing on formulating strategies, analyzing market trends, supporting financial planning, and managing R&D investments within the Space Sector. It requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree with relevant experience in strategic assessment and financial analysis, and an active Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 2 - Site Lead Program Manager 2, Site Lead for Northrop Grumman's Hopkinton, MA facility, overseeing site operations, program execution, business development, customer relations, and technical leadership for EW aerospace components. Requires strong technical and management experience in the aerospace industry, with a focus on design, development, manufacturing, and proposal efforts. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer 2/3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and oversee manufacturing processes, create work instructions, improve productivity, analyze data, and resolve manufacturing issues for rocket motor and defense systems. The role requires a BS degree in a relevant engineering field, 2+ years of experience (or Master's with 0 years), and eligibility for a Secret security clearance. Experience in rocket motor manufacturing or similar processes is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Proposal Analyst This role is for a Sr. Principal Proposal Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing and leading complex proposals for DoD and other government agencies. The responsibilities include developing win strategies, pre-proposal planning, managing proposal teams, ensuring compliance with solicitations, and finalizing proposal documents. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience in related fields, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to obtain a DoD secret clearance. Experience with DoD contracting and proposal adequacy is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist at Northrop Grumman, responsible for forecasting material needs, managing inventory, coordinating disbursements, and placing purchase requisitions. Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in MS Office and SAP, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Planning Specialist 1 OR 2 This role is for a Supply Chain Planning Specialist at Northrop Grumman, responsible for processing SAP transactions, investigating inventory discrepancies, creating shipping documentation, managing supplier inventories, and working with quality teams. The role also involves reporting on warehouse performance and acting as a focal point for MAKE MRP aspects of warehousing. It can be filled at Level 1 or Level 2 depending on qualifications, with a salary range provided for both. | — | 0 |
| Production Test Technician 2 (Second Shift) This role is for a Production Test Technician responsible for setting up test apparatus, conducting tests on production assemblies, and troubleshooting electronic systems. It involves using various tools and following procedures to ensure quality and functionality of manufactured products. The role requires basic electronic troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently. | — | 0 |
| Strategic Planning Manager - Level 2 This role is a Strategic Planning Manager for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector. It involves formulating strategies, analyzing market trends, supporting financial planning, and managing R&D investments. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree with significant experience in strategic assessment, strategy development, and financial analysis, along with a Top Secret security clearance. Experience in the aerospace and defense or space industry is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Principal Project Manager Project Manager role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing day-to-day operations of ongoing projects, serving as a liaison between project management, contracts, suppliers, and customer representatives. Responsibilities include reviewing project status and budgets, managing tasks, preparing expense reports, assessing project issues, and developing resolutions. The role also involves managing daily office team operations for established contracts. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Embedded Software Engineer This role is for a Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on software systems for mission systems in defense. The role involves analyzing, developing, and modifying existing software, testing, and working with multi-disciplined engineering teams. It requires a strong background in C/C++, real-time embedded software, and the full software development lifecycle, with a Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Quality Inspector - A Quality Inspector role at Northrop Grumman focused on evaluating purchased and internally manufactured components to ensure they meet drawing and specification requirements. Responsibilities include performing dimensional and visual inspections, maintaining inspection equipment, and interfacing with various teams. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Senior Principal Operations Project Manager Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Operations Project Manager to support production and manufacturing operations for defense systems. The role involves overseeing project operations, managing schedules and budgets, assessing technical issues, and driving continuous improvement. Requires experience in project management, manufacturing, EVMS, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| GN&C Flight Software Lead - 19031 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer for their Flight / Guidance Navigation & Control (GN&C) Software Team, focusing on mission-critical software products for the Sentinel Program. The role involves technical leadership in architecting complex systems, leading design, development, testing, and deployment phases, ensuring compatibility with board support packages and driver implementations. Expertise in real-time operating systems, middleware integration, performance optimization, and mentoring software engineers is required. The position also includes advising on formal testing approaches and troubleshooting defects. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Level 2 Software Engineer to support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor on the System Performance and Analysis - Simulation Team. This role is responsible for providing technical contributions and guidance to modeling and simulation products that directly support the design and development of the GWS capability on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). | — | 0 |
| Modeling and Simulation Engineer - Level 2 or 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program. The role involves contributing to modeling and simulation products for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), requiring experience in strongly typed languages like C++ or Java, software development principles, and debugging complex systems. A Secret security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Electronics - Sustainment & International Lead (Melbourne FL) Staff Engineer Electronics - Sustainment & International Lead at Northrop Grumman, focusing on avionics integration for military systems, including production, sustainment, and international programs. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with embedded systems and COTS electronics integration. | — | 0 |
| Principal DevOps Engineer (X-Lab) (26-242) Principal DevOps Engineer for Northrop Grumman's X-Lab, focusing on deploying, managing, and automating on-premises cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure, including containerized environments (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Nutanix). Requires extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab), automation (Ansible), and system administration (Linux/Windows). Security clearance and IAT certification are mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Staff Manufacturing Engineer Staff Manufacturing Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for leading, developing, and overseeing manufacturing processes based on design requirements. This includes developing and maintaining work instructions, improving productivity, analyzing processing data, investigating manufacturing problems, implementing corrective actions, supporting proposal and development activities, and providing day-to-day support to manufacturing personnel. The role requires a strong understanding of manufacturing principles, process improvement, and data analysis within an industrial/defense context. | — | 0 |
| Manager Programs 1 Program Manager 1 at Northrop Grumman responsible for managing all phases of the program life cycle, including cost, schedule, and technical performance, for Mission Survivability Systems. Requires experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers, leading teams, and holding a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Programs 3 Program Manager 3 role at Northrop Grumman supporting Mission Survivability Systems. Responsibilities include managing all phases of the program life cycle, cost, schedule, and technical performance, cultivating customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring adherence to contractual requirements. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or a Master's degree and 6 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers or project management. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| CLS - F-35 Aircraft Mechanic 3 or 4 Low Observables - (Lemoore) Aircraft Mechanic specializing in Low Observables for F-35 aircraft maintenance at NAS Lemoore, CA. Responsibilities include surface preparation, coating application, maintenance, repair, launch, recovery, field-level modifications, and record keeping within CMMS. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with composite/metallic surfaces, sealants, and paints. The role involves shift work and potential deployment. | — | 0 |
| Director Strategic Planning 1 Director of Strategic Planning for the Autonomous ISR and Targeting organization, focusing on business unit growth, investment priorities, and transitioning new platforms to product lines within the defense sector. Requires leadership, strategy development, and experience with US government contracts. | — | 0 |
| Mission Assurance Engineer Military and Veterans Encouraged To Apply Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mission Assurance Engineer to provide quality technical support, collaborate with Integrated Product Teams, validate program objectives, and ensure compliance with quality standards and contractual requirements. The role involves analyzing data, implementing review processes, inspecting products, engaging with various engineering and supplier management teams, participating in audits, and evaluating non-conformances. Requires a STEM degree, active DoD Secret Clearance, and experience with AS9100 standards and Continuous Improvement Processes. | — | 0 |
| RF Systems Engineer This RF Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focuses on algorithm development, performance analysis, data analysis, and supporting integration and test for software-defined, hardware-enabled systems in the defense domain. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with MATLAB. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Virtual Simulation Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Virtual Simulation Software Engineer to design and implement real-time, pilot-in-the-loop simulation software for combat weapons systems employment. The role involves developing and modifying simulation software primarily in C++, integrating with domain SMEs, and supporting visualization tools and models. Experience with real-time simulation, aircraft physics, and hardware/software integration is preferred. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Systems Architect Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer Architect to design architecture solutions for USAF Open Architecture development. The role involves creating conceptual and physical data models, designing systems using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), performing requirements analysis, and coaching team members. This position requires a Secret clearance and experience with systems engineering tools and agile frameworks. | — | 0 |
| Principal RF Systems Engineer / Senior Principal RF Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Radio Frequency Systems Engineer to join their Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team. The role involves developing and fielding advanced RF subsystems, working on sensor requirements definition, use case validation, and integrating trackers. Responsibilities include developing parametric representations, visualizations, and data-driven analyses, transitioning from simulation to hardware, and engaging with customers. The position requires experience in RF applications, tracking, algorithm development, and modeling in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Senior Director of Programs - SEIT Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Director of Programs to lead Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) for the Sentinel program. This role involves execution leadership for systems engineering activities, ensuring contractual requirements are met on cost and schedule, and managing day-to-day operations of the SEIT team. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a focus on delivering technical systems engineering requirements and managing program roadmaps. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - JAVA Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - Java Developer for Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA. This role involves developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining desktop and web applications and backend services. Responsibilities include collaborating with other engineering teams, identifying technical risks, communicating progress to leadership, and creating/maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Requires experience in Java microservices, web services, desktop applications, XML technologies, and Maven. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer -Level 4 (26-310) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer, specifically a Cybersecurity Patch Product Owner, to support the C2BMC program. This role involves managing patching oversight, technical documentation, vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and fulfilling Product Owner duties for the Cyber and Platforms Agile Release Train. The position requires a Secret security clearance, IAT Level II or higher certification, and experience with cybersecurity concepts, RMF, NIST standards, and DoDI 8500.2/SP 800-53. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr Principal Flying Test Bed LCS Analyst/Architect Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Flying Test Bed LCS Analyst/Architect to lead performance analysis and architecture of advanced liquid cooling and related thermal-fluid subsystems on a flying test bed. Responsibilities include fluid system analysis, modeling, subsystem performance, integration of avionics and hardware, test planning, execution, and troubleshooting. The role requires experience with fluid system modeling software and liquid cooling systems development/integration, with a Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Assembler 3 This role is for an Assembler 3 at Northrop Grumman, focusing on performing assembly operations on electronic and mechanical assemblies. It requires a high school diploma, 4 years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. The job involves working from diagrams, using tools, performing continuity checks, and potentially quality inspections or rework on assemblies. Preferred qualifications include experience in electro-mechanical manufacturing and relevant certifications. | — | 0 |
| HIL Hardware Engineer - Level 2/3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Hardware Engineer to support the architecture, design, integration, and deployment of SATCOM ground systems. Responsibilities include serving as a mission engineer for end-to-end data-flow solutions, supporting cross-functional teams, overseeing procurement and testing of hardware, controlling budgets, developing requirement specifications, and managing subcontractor performance. The role requires experience with computer-in-the-loop (RTCIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) laboratories, and SATCOM ground terminals. | — | 0 |
| Liaison Engineer/Principal Liaison Engineer - MRB Northrop Grumman is seeking a Liaison Engineer/Principal Liaison Engineer to assess and disposition non-conformances in the F-35 production environment. This role involves authoring engineering direction and collaborating with support engineering roles to ensure product integrity. The position requires experience with the Material Review Board (MRB) process and CAD programs, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Virtual Simulation Software Engineer Staff Virtual Simulation Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on designing and implementing real-time, pilot-in-the-loop simulation software for combat weapons systems employment. The role involves creating simulation frameworks, modeling physics into real-time algorithms, and integrating advanced GUIs and visualization tools. Requires strong C++ experience and a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |