Northrop Grumman has 12 active job listings related to artificial intelligence. The company is hiring for roles across several stages of AI development, with a significant focus on serving infrastructure, agents, and post-training stages, each representing 33%, 25%, and 25% of the listings respectively. Engineering is the primary function for these roles, and all positions are located in the United States. Frequently mentioned technical tags include agent orchestration, evals, and model serving, suggesting an emphasis on operationalizing AI systems. In the last 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 12 new AI roles.
Currently tracking 8 active AI roles, up 222% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $111k–$292k (avg $195k).
Northrop Grumman currently has 12 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: Principal / Sr. Principal Signal / Image Processing Engineer (2), AI Systems Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer Level), AI Systems Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal Level), Discrimination Algorithm Engineer (Level 3 or 4) Secret (Chandler), Engineer Electrical/Principal Electrical Engineer. Most positions are in Engineering.
Northrop Grumman's active AI hiring is concentrated in: serving infrastructure (33%), agents (25%), post-training (25%). 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 (12 roles).
Job postings at Northrop Grumman most frequently reference: agent orchestration, evals, inference infra, model serving, agent research.
In the past 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 12 new AI-related roles.
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| SkillBridge - Industrial Security Analyst or Principal Industrial Security Analyst This is an internship position for transitioning military personnel to gain civilian work experience in Industrial Security. The role involves administering national security directives, managing classified materials, and ensuring compliance with regulations. It requires a Secret security clearance and involves on-the-job training. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Staff Material Process Engineer - *17371 Material Process Engineer responsible for full spectrum of design application parts management tasks on assigned system and sub-systems, ensuring risk identification, mitigation, and tracking during the design and manufacturing of weapon systems. This role involves reviewing and approving multilayered systems, applying technical principles to part/material manufacturing and FMEA, and working independently to provide innovative technical solutions. The engineer will create reports, research specifications, coordinate with integrated product teams, and collaborate with various engineering disciplines and customers. | — |
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| Supply Chain Planning Specialist Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 1 or 2) to define and develop material strategy, assess supply resources, aggregate and prioritize demand requirements, and plan inventory, distribution, production, and capacity. The role involves participating in make/buy processes, long-term capacity planning, product lifecycle management, and analyzing supply/demand using MRP tools. Experience with ERP/MRP, planning/scheduling, and production control is required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Material Process 17366 Senior Principal Engineer Material Process role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the selection, application, and specification of Electrical, Electronics, Electro-Mechanical, and Electro-Optical (EEEE) parts for military and space applications. Responsibilities include working with design engineers, creating component specifications, resolving qualification and test issues with vendors, reviewing Bill-of-Materials, and supporting supply chain and subcontractors. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years, and the ability to obtain a DOD Secret and SAP clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst This role is for a Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial and administrative support for programs. Responsibilities include establishing Work Breakdown Structures, assessing performance criteria, maintaining estimates to complete, supporting reporting requirements, budget baselining, funding analysis, cost risk analysis, and participating in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) activities. The role requires experience with EVMS and government cost reporting, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel- Principal Material Process Engineer -*17334 Principal Material Process Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on non-metallic materials, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and composites. Responsibilities include creating specifications, evaluating materials for flight environments, managing obsolescence, supporting manufacturing and subcontractors, and developing test plans for qualification and aging studies. Requires a STEM degree and experience with material processes, with preferred qualifications in specific engineering disciplines and military standards. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineering Design This role is for a Principal Design Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing major components and systems for air vehicles, including avionics and cable assemblies. Responsibilities include developing designs, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, ensuring manufacturability, and supporting integration and testing in a lab environment. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, experience with CAD, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Engineer - Level 3/4 This role focuses on designing, building, and testing Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for satellite components. The engineer will work with subsystem engineers to define requirements, design test racks, fixtures, and interface cards, and then support the integration and troubleshooting of these systems. The role involves end-to-end ownership of test equipment development, from design to certification. | — | 0 |
| Electronic Technician - Level 4 or Level 5 Electronic Technician role at Northrop Grumman supporting the design, assembly, and maintenance of avionics hardware. Responsibilities include performing advanced technical functions on electronic assemblies, circuit boards, and components, operating specialized equipment, executing procedures, recording data, maintaining documentation, supporting root cause analysis of test failures, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and military standards. The role also involves providing mentorship to junior technicians. Requires proficiency in hand soldering, tool usage, and potentially IPC J-STD-001 certification for Level 5. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Test Engineer - 15110* Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Test Engineer / Senior Principal Test Engineer for the Air Vehicle Equipment (AVE) integration and test team for the Sentinel (GBSD) program. The role involves developing test solutions, plans, procedures, and schedules, coordinating with stakeholders, supporting hardware-in-the-loop testing, and overseeing test activities for requirement verification and validation. The position requires a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance and experience in system integration, test principles, sensor navigation, strategic missile guidance, and analysis tools like MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python. | — | 0 |
| Systems Test E/M Engineer or Principal Systems Test E/M Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Test Electromechanical Engineer or Principal Systems Test Electromechanical Engineer to join their Test and Evaluation organization in Palmdale, CA. The role involves serving as a subject matter expert for aircraft systems, ensuring testing is executed safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include test development, coordination, readiness reviews, execution support, post-test analysis, and acting as a technical expert. The position requires proficiency across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic disciplines and requires an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Flight Test Tech 3/ Flight Test Tech 4 This role is for a Flight Test Technician at Northrop Grumman, focusing on maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing of aircraft systems (electrical, electronic, mechanical, instrumentation). It requires a Secret clearance and involves significant travel. The position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4 depending on experience. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 3 - Antares/Eclipse Program Manager 3 for Northrop Grumman's Launch Systems business unit, focusing on overseeing Firefly Aerospace's technical, schedule, and contractual requirements for the Antares/Eclipse program. This role involves managing the partner relationship, ensuring program execution, quality, engineering, and reporting, and identifying risks and opportunities. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Sr Principal Material Process Engineer -*17364 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Metals & Corrosion Material Process Engineer to manage corrosion on weapon systems, develop prevention plans, and provide technical solutions. The role involves risk identification, mitigation, service life estimation, and collaboration with various engineering teams. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, 8+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret and SAP clearance. | — | 0 |
| Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 3 or Level 4 This role is for a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst at Northrop Grumman, responsible for preparing, developing, and coordinating the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for multiple programs. The analyst will perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis, implement scheduling best practices, and provide status reporting and conduct reviews. The role requires experience with scheduling software and a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Analyst 1/2 Manufacturing Analyst role at Northrop Grumman focused on supporting project management and process improvement goals within the ABL Tooling department. Responsibilities include managing tooling projects, procurement coordination, supporting automation initiatives, and providing EVMS support. Requires experience with MS applications, data gathering, and tracking cost/schedule/scope performance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer RF Microwave Design Senior Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the design, development, and testing of RF and microwave systems, including AESA technology, for space production hardware. Requires a STEM degree, significant experience in RF/microwave design, AESA experience, proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C#, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing to lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Continual Improvement (CI) efforts for sonar and undersea systems. The role involves guiding engineering on design concepts, reviewing drawings for manufacturability, developing manufacturing plans, monitoring shop floor performance, and supporting repair/refurbishment. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM, 8+ years of experience, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Experience with GD&T, CAD, and tool/fixture design is essential. | — | 0 |
| Software/Principal Software Engineer Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on developing, designing, producing, and sustaining optimized product lines within the RF Business Unit, utilizing Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices for national defense products. Requires experience across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, coding, testing, and integration, with a strong emphasis on C++ and GUI development. | — | 0 |
| Contracts Administrator (Level 3 or 4) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contracts Administrator (Level 3 or 4) to support their Strike Division. The role involves managing contracts, supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and serving as the primary interface with customers on contractual issues. Requires knowledge of FAR/DFAR and various contract types. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Production Test Technician 1 Production Test Technician Level 1 at Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA, focusing on day-to-day work in the Filter Test Lab. Requires a High School Diploma/GED, US Citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Preferred qualifications include experience with avionics, electronics, ESD/FOD control, filter tuning, and RF Theory. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Security Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst in Orlando, FL, responsible for developing and administering physical security programs for classified materials and equipment. This role involves implementing federal security regulations, managing access control systems, video monitoring, intrusion detection, and serving as a COMSEC Manager. A SECRET security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for managing a team of 10-15 mechanical engineers, including performance management, career development, and collaboration with project leads. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience and an active DoD Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| DevOps Engineer – Level 3 or 4 DevOps Engineer responsible for designing, automating, and managing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure, including build, deployment, provisioning, monitoring, and security, leveraging Agile practices and scripting. Collaborates with development teams to resolve issues and optimize performance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Hardware Engineer - 18474 Staff Hardware Engineer at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division on the Sentinel (GBSD) program. Responsibilities include overseeing and coordinating mechanical hardware design, evaluating designs, ensuring product quality, supporting PDP delivery, conducting trade studies, identifying risks, and developing designs that meet system requirements and standards. Requires a current DoD Secret clearance and significant experience in mechanical engineering and CAD software. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Software Quality Engineer (Secret Clearance) Seeking experienced Principal & Senior Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineers to develop and implement Software Quality Assurance plans, use metrics for process health and performance monitoring, act as a liaison between personnel, suppliers, and customers, evaluate, trace, and analyze requirements, and perform software build testing, qualification, and Integration and Test. Requires active secret clearance and a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst to join their team in Melbourne, Florida. The role involves preparing, developing, and coordinating integrated master plans and schedules, ensuring horizontal and vertical integration across functional groups, tracking plans, performing risk analysis, and resolving conflicts. Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project is required. A Secret clearance is also necessary. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer Level 2/3 Mechanical Design Engineer for launcher hardware on Navy platforms, involving concept development, CAD modeling, trade studies, drawing generation, and fabrication support. Requires a STEM degree and experience in machine design and drawing generation, with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Configuration Analyst - Level 2 or 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Configuration Analyst (Level 2 or 3) to support configuration and data management activities. Responsibilities include managing product baselines, processing change requests, preparing certification data packages, and ensuring contractual compliance. The role requires a Secret security clearance and experience in a regulated industry. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Full-Stack Web Developer Full-Stack Web Developer to maintain and enhance capabilities in support of DAF CLOUDworks at the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). This role involves cloud engineering, information security, infrastructure development, and cloud migration within a secure cloud program. Responsibilities include technical support, operations, sustainment, and modifying/enhancing offerings to meet new requirements and improve efficiency. | — | 0 |
| Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst This role is a Program Control Analyst (Level 2) at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial and administrative support for program managers and functional management. Key responsibilities include Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks such as establishing Work Breakdown Structure, maintaining performance baselines, managing estimates to complete, and supporting reporting requirements. The role involves budget baseline management, funding analysis, cost risk analysis, and preparing government cost performance reports. The analyst will use financial systems like Microframe Project Manager (MPM), SAP, Business Warehouse (BW), wInsight, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint). | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 Systems Engineer for Ground Weapons System (GWS) program, focusing on Ground Fire Control (GFC) product. Responsibilities include requirements development and support for design and development of GWS capabilities for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr Principal Guidance Navigation Control Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Guidance Navigation Control engineer to join their team in Palmdale, CA. The role involves performing navigation subsystem testing, understanding system requirements, developing specifications, and performing analysis. The candidate will work within an Integrated Product Team construct and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Experience with MATLAB, Python, GPS systems, and inertial sensors is required, along with an active Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Engineer Software - Embedded and Real Time (Melbourne FL) Senior Principal Engineer Software focused on embedded and real-time software development for safety-critical systems within the defense domain. The role involves the full software development lifecycle, working in Agile Scrum teams, and requires experience with C, C++, Python, real-time OS, and static/dynamic code analysis tools. A Secret DoD security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal Industrial Security Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Industrial Security Analyst/CSSO in Rolling Meadows, IL to support multiple programs related to classified federal, contractual, customer, and company requirements. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining relationships with customers, developing and administering security programs for classified materials, and implementing multi-disciplined security programs. The role involves studying and implementing federal security regulations, preparing manuals, investigating security violations, and ensuring compliance with various security standards (DoD 5205.07 SAP Manual, ICD 705, ICD 704, and NISPOM). Requires an active Top Secret Clearance and ability to obtain SAP eligibility. Basic qualifications include 5+ years of experience (or 3+ with Masters) and experience with security systems like JADE, DISS, or SIMS. Preferred qualifications include CDSE Intro to SAP course, ICD 705 training, and experience with customer high side networks. | — | 0 |
| Facilities Engineer / Principal Facilities Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3 (Nights) Facilities Engineer (Level 2 or 3) for Northrop Grumman's night shift operations in Clearfield, UT. Responsibilities include scheduling contractors, managing equipment maintenance plans, spare parts, and performing E-FMEA. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Preferred qualifications include experience with high-rate manufacturing facilities and industrial automation equipment. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads Sr Principal Electronics Engineer responsible for evaluating and testing payload electrical systems, components, and applications, with a focus on Stores Management Systems (SMS) and Suspension and Release Equipment (S&RE). The role involves requirements management, system integration, test plan development, and test execution throughout the product lifecycle, adhering to various military standards. Requires a STEM degree, significant engineering experience, and an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Optics Post Flight Analysis - Systems Engineer - 18024 Systems Engineer for Post Flight Analysis on the Sentinel program, focusing on developing and maintaining analysis tools and conducting post-flight analysis of flight test data. Requires expertise in optical and radar data processing, orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, and programming languages like MATLAB, Fortran, and C++. | — | 0 |
| Engineer System Safety\Principal Engineer System Safety-AHT Engineer System Safety/Principal Engineer System Safety role at Northrop Grumman focused on influencing design for safety expectations and requirements for products. Responsibilities include analyzing and recommending safety criteria, developing safety documents, performing audits, participating in accident investigations, and evaluating the interrelationship of safety requirements with design. Requires experience with system safety analyses, MIL-STD-882(E), AMCOM Regulation 385-17, MBSE, Hazard Tracking, and an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer / Sr Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Liaison Engineering Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer or Sr. Principal Engineer Aeronautical to join their Liaison Engineering team in Palmdale, CA. This role involves acting as an engineering authority for non-conformances, performing dispositions for nonconforming parts, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to find solutions. The position requires a Secret clearance and involves basic knowledge of various aircraft subsystems and structures. Experience with MRB/LE Authority, CAD software (NX, VisPro), and Model Based Engineering is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Systems Engineer/Architect (MBSE) This role is for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer/Architect focused on Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo Systems Modeler. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, governance, configuration management, security, integration, automation via scripting, training, quality assurance, and performance optimization of the Cameo environment. Requires a STEM degree and significant experience in Systems Engineering and Cameo, with a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Electronics / Principal Electronics Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electronics Engineer/Principal Electronics Engineer with expertise in communications systems, including LOS/BLOS, AESA antennas, and RF signal chains. The role involves supporting test events, system verification, troubleshooting, identifying system improvements, and managing technical suppliers. Requires a STEM degree, relevant experience, and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Electronic Technician 2 (Second Shift) This role is for an Electronic Technician responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and repairing microelectronics hardware at the component level. The technician will follow written procedures, operate various test equipment, and interpret schematics and drawings. The position requires a Secret clearance and is for the second shift. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Software Quality Staff Engineer Software Quality for the RQ-4 program at Northrop Grumman, focusing on mission assurance, software quality engineering leadership, process monitoring, and ensuring quality standards are met for software development and suppliers. Requires expertise in C++, Python, Agile, and Earned Value Management, with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Mission Assurance Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Mission Assurance Engineer to support the RQ-4 Enterprise. This role involves defining and monitoring mission assurance program specifications, ensuring mission success, and managing quality, risk, safety, reliability, and maintainability. The engineer will perform peer reviews, represent Mission Assurance leadership, lead Root Cause Corrective Actions, and interface with customers and government agencies on quality matters. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Contract Administrator - 18570 This role is for a Sr. Principal Contracts Administrator supporting the Sentinel Program at Northrop Grumman. The position involves managing contractual obligations, participating in proposal preparation and negotiations, administering contracts, and ensuring compliance with company and customer requirements. The role requires extensive experience with US Federal Government contracting, FAR, and various contract types, as well as the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| F-18 Aircraft Structures Mechanic 4 This role is for an F-18 Aircraft Structures Mechanic 4 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, and modifications on F-18 aircraft structures. The position requires experience with aircraft components, interpreting technical documents, and performing various repair operations. A secret DOD clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| F-18 Electrical Avionics Technician 3 This role is for an F-18 Electrical Avionics Technician responsible for performing maintenance and repair operations on F-18 aircraft electrical systems, components, and equipment. It involves troubleshooting, interpreting schematics, and using various tools to ensure the operational readiness of aircraft electrical and navigation systems. The position requires significant experience with F/A-18 E/F aircraft and adherence to strict maintenance protocols. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Planner / Principal Logistics Planner Logistics Planner role at Northrop Grumman focused on managing provisioning data, parts lists, and support material requirements for military aircraft systems. Requires experience in logistics, supply chain, and understanding of aviation maintenance processes, with a strong emphasis on security clearances. | — | 0 |
| Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to support a payloads subsystem, focusing on pre-test, post-test, and meeting support responsibilities. This role involves system checkout, test planning, data analysis, troubleshooting, and coordination with SMEs. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, practical experience with payload systems, technical development, systems integration, and supplier management. Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |