Currently tracking 12 active AI roles, with 2062 new openings in the last 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $83k–$292k (avg $184k).
Northrop Grumman has 14 active AI-related job listings. The majority of these roles, 50%, are focused on data. Engineering is the dominant function across all listings, and all positions are located in the United States. The company is frequently seeking candidates with experience in model serving, fine-tuning, and inference infrastructure. Over the last 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 21 new AI roles, representing a 62% increase compared to the previous 30-day period.
Northrop Grumman currently has 14 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: AI Systems Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal Level), Algorithm Software Engineer - Level 4, Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - Prognostics / PHM, Machine Perception (MP) Engineer – Level 3 or 4, Principal / Sr Principal AI Software Engineer. Most positions are in Engineering.
Northrop Grumman's active AI hiring is concentrated in: data (50%), post-training (29%), serving infrastructure (21%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
Northrop Grumman is hiring AI talent in: United States (14 roles).
Job postings at Northrop Grumman most frequently mention: C++, Software Engineering, Python, NumPy & Pandas, Machine Learning.
In the past 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 21 new AI-related roles. That is a +62% change versus the prior 30 days (13 → 21).
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| Sentinel - Principal/Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (18982) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer for the Sentinel program. The role involves designing, researching, and developing engineering products, assessing aging weapons systems, and collaborating with other engineering disciplines. Requires a STEM bachelor's degree, a Secret Security Clearance, and experience with CAD modeling software like Siemens NX. | — | 0 |
| Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer to join their team in Melbourne, FL. The role involves developing instrumentation drawings for flight test aircraft, defining system configurations and signal conditioning requirements, and working with data acquisition systems, telemetry, and sensors. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree, 2 years of experience, and an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
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| Electronic Technician 3 (4th Shift) Electronic Technician 3 role focused on the design, assembly, testing, and maintenance of advanced electronic systems for mission-critical applications, including RF applications and TWT tuning. Requires hands-on work with electronic assemblies and test equipment, adherence to military standards, and an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Kinematics Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 This role involves developing and delivering high-fidelity threat modeling products for missile defense simulations. The engineer will generate kinematic output data of simulated missile trajectories, acting as a threat targeteer and weaponeer to assign missiles and warheads for specific scenarios. The data is used by customers to analyze missile defense system performance. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Contracts Administrator Principal Contracts Administrator role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and administration within the defense sector. Requires experience with FAR clauses and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Northrop Grumman SkillBridge - Principal System Administrator / Sr. Principal Systems Administrator System Administrator role focused on managing development and mission environments for the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) Program. Responsibilities include provisioning, integrating, and maintaining computer systems, primarily Red Hat Linux, and supporting technical disciplines like cybersecurity and systems engineering. The role involves implementing and managing HPE HPC clusters and providing technical assistance. | — | 0 |
| Administrative Assistant 3 This is an Administrative Assistant role at Northrop Grumman, supporting staff with calendar management, travel arrangements, document preparation, and general office functions. It requires a high school diploma, 4 years of experience, MS Office proficiency, and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Integration & Test Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Integration & Test Engineer (Level 2) in Baltimore, MD to support the Global Mission Solutions Business Unit. The role involves hands-on integration and testing of RF sensor systems (hardware and software), development and testing of embedded system software, and conducting acceptance tests in a SAP environment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, writing test reports, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and communicating status. Requires an active Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP. Experience with Linux/Python, RF lab equipment, and HW/SW integration troubleshooting is necessary. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Systems Integration & Test Engineer Senior Principal Systems Integration & Test Engineer (Level 4) at Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD. Responsible for production follow of systems through their life cycle, coordinating with Engineering leadership and cross-functional teams, and participating in system sell-off and delivery. Requires a STEM degree with significant experience, strong knowledge of production, system hardware, requirements, mechanical background, and EVM experience. Must have a Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineering Manager 1 Software Engineering Manager 1 at Northrop Grumman to lead infrastructure support engineers, ensuring quality engineering support for programs. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, 5+ years of experience, an active TS/SCI clearance, and experience in database administration or system/network administration. The role involves functional leadership, team building, and supporting engineering activities for government customers. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal MRB Structural Engineer (2nd Shift) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Structural Engineer for their Aeronautics Systems division in Iuka, MS. The role involves performing classical static strength hand analysis, Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT) analysis, and finite element modeling for aircraft repairs. Responsibilities include developing detailed structural analyses for MRB and ASIP, collaborating in a team, and mentoring junior engineers. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Security Analyst This role is for an Industrial Security Analyst at Northrop Grumman, responsible for developing and administering security programs for classified materials, documents, and equipment. The analyst will ensure compliance with federal security regulations, manage program security across various functions (PHYSEC, COMSEC, PERSEC, etc.), and handle personnel security clearances and access requests. Key responsibilities include investigating security violations, conducting security education, and maintaining liaison with government agencies and internal stakeholders. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| DevOps/Principal DevOps Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a DevOps Engineer (or Principal DevOps Engineer) to deploy CI/CD frameworks, manage cloud and virtualized environments, develop back-end data storage and front-end dashboards, and maintain dependency and container environments within an Agile framework. The role requires experience with various programming languages, deployment technologies, and Linux administration, with a focus on production-grade applications and mentoring junior engineers. Security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Machinist - level 4 Machinist - Level 4 role at Northrop Grumman focusing on setting up and operating manual and CNC machinery, including milling machines and lathes. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, GD&T, performing calculations for dimensions and machining parameters, and implementing lean initiatives. Requires experience with 3 Axis CNC machines and a High School diploma or equivalent with 6 years of additional education/experience. | — | 0 |
| Java Software Engineer Level 2 or 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Java Software Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join their Software Department in Aurora, CO, Morrisville, NC, or Linthicum Heights, MD. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining Java applications within an Agile framework, supporting programs with a singular baseline and executing 2-week sprints for 3-month increment deliveries. A Top-Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Java Software Engineer Level 4 Software Engineer with a focus on troubleshooting production issues, performance tuning, and refactoring legacy components within an Agile team supporting defense programs. Requires a Top-Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Java Software Engineer Level 5 Software Engineer Level 5 at Northrop Grumman, focusing on Java development, RESTful APIs, microservices, and Agile processes. The role involves troubleshooting production issues, performance tuning, and refactoring legacy components within a defense sector context. Requires a Top-Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Production Project Manager 4 Project Manager for defense systems (AARGM/AARGM-ER portfolio) responsible for executing multiple projects, managing schedules, preparing status reports, coordinating cross-functional engagement, and assessing project risks. This is an individual contributor role focused on operational aspects of ongoing projects. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineering Manager 1 Systems Engineering Manager 1 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading a team of systems engineers, performing functional analysis, technical planning, system integration, and overseeing product quality and timeliness. The role also involves managing budgets, schedules, and driving agility in Systems Engineering processes. Requires a Secret Clearance and experience in systems engineering development lifecycle and people management. | — | 0 |
| Principal Analog Design Engineer This role is for a Principal Analog Design Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the design, analysis, and verification of analog circuits for new product development. Responsibilities include system and subsystem requirements analysis, conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design, circuit modeling, simulation, and signal/power integrity analysis for PCB designs. The role requires experience with schematic capture tools and circuit testing, and a Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Systems Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Architect to join their Test & Evaluation organization in Melbourne, Florida. The role involves designing system architectures, defining capabilities and requirements, and establishing technology constraints for a System Integration Lab environment. The candidate will develop requirements and architectural diagrams, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and work within an agile environment using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like Cameo. Experience with mission systems (RF, satellite communications, air vehicles, networking) and developing MBSE products is required. A Top Secret clearance is also necessary. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Software Engineer Sr. Principal Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on developing and maintaining software and firmware components for engineering, scientific, and manufacturing requirements within the Targeting Business Unit. The role involves the full software development life cycle, including requirements, design, coding, testing, and integration, using Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices. Requires C++ and Python proficiency, experience with embedded systems (Linux/VxWorks), and a security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Electromechanical Design Engineer Staff Electromechanical Design Engineer responsible for the design, prototyping, and production support of RF, digital, and mixed signal multi-chip modules (MCMs), Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs), and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs). Requires collaboration within a cross-functional team, technical leadership, and mentoring. Must have experience with PWB/CCA design, signal routing, chip-scale packaging, and substrate/PWB layout, along with proficiency in design tools like AutoCAD and Xpedition. | — | 0 |
| Staff Component Engineer Staff Component Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for managing and selecting electronic components for programs, resolving obsolescence and long lead time issues, ensuring parts standardization, and leading component teams. Requires experience with component selection, qualification, and application in electronic systems, particularly semiconductor and RF components, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Lead Python Programming Software Engineer – Level 4 Lead Python Programming Software Engineer for a tool simulating data flow through a network of satellites and ground stations. Develops software to predict atmospheric impacts on missions and optimize data flow. Involves complex algorithm development for operational decision-making and mission performance. | — | 0 |
| Electromechanical Engineer Level 3 - Rolling Meadows Electromechanical Engineer Level 3 at Northrop Grumman, focusing on electronic packaging and payload systems design, including circuit card assembly packaging and integration. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Traffic Administrator Northrop Grumman is seeking a Traffic Administrator to plan, schedule, and route inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments. This role involves working with carriers, reconciling freight bills, preparing claims, and researching transportation methods and rates. The administrator will also develop programs to audit carrier rates and evaluate past transportation performance. The position requires experience with Supply Chain or Traffic or Shipping or Warehousing and familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) applications, with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Industrial Engineer Principal Industrial Engineer role focused on analyzing and optimizing operational processes using data analytics, developing metrics and visualizations, and building models for product flow optimization. The role involves working with SAP/MRP systems, communicating with IT and data science teams, and supporting manufacturing operations. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience or a Master's with 3+ years, and experience with Tableau, Digital Transformation, time studies, capacity modeling, and process control methods. Experience with SQL, Python, or VBA is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer Seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer to contribute to concept development, problem solving, technical planning, design development, and integration & testing of undersea hardware. The role involves translating customer requirements into systems solutions within technical, schedule, and cost constraints, and requires collaboration in a team environment. Experience in hardware design, design for manufacturing, and developing engineering processes for production quantities is desired. | — | 0 |
| Tool Engineer/Principal Tool Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Tool Engineer or Principal Tool Engineer to coordinate design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures, manage projects, conduct root cause failure investigations, and develop process improvements. The role requires experience with CAD/CAM, GD&T, and project management, along with a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| SCA Engineering Technician 3 This role involves performing maintenance, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of MK-48 Heavyweight torpedoes in a government facility. It requires an active Secret security clearance and hands-on experience in mechanical/electrical maintenance. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal / Principal Engineering Technician This role involves lab operations and technician duties, including setting up and developing tasks with engineers, performing rework and quality testing on assemblies, reading schematics, operating and troubleshooting systems, conducting experiments, and performing cabling installations. It also includes gathering and manipulating technical data, generating documentation, performing preliminary analyses, and using diagnostic equipment for testing and evaluation. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst This role is for a Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial and administrative support for research and advanced design programs. Responsibilities include EAC development, financial forecasting, reporting, and leading a team of analysts. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM). | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Trainer III Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Trainer III in Plymouth, MN to design, coordinate, and deliver hands-on training programs for production staff, focusing on assembly, specialized processes, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role involves program management, instruction, evaluation, remediation, and collaboration with Engineering and Quality to ensure workforce capability and operational excellence in the Armament Systems Business Unit. | — | 0 |
| Principal Production Scheduler Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Production Scheduler to support their Utah Operations group. The role involves coordinating with programs to gather requirements, creating an 18-month production plan, and developing detailed production schedules. Responsibilities include planning, issuing, and controlling production schedules, ensuring alignment with business systems (MRP/ERP), advising management on work status and potential issues, and coordinating interdepartmental activities. | — | 0 |
| Business Planning Analyst This role is a Business Planning Analyst for Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems sector, focusing on planning program efforts, managing budgets, coordinating proposals, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure program success. It requires experience in project management and customer engagement, with a preference for DOD contract experience and an active security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - R&V (Principal or Senior Principal) Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on Requirements and Verification for the Triton Enterprise, specifically Increment 2 development. Responsibilities include requirements development, analysis, decomposition, verification, use case analysis, system traces, architecture analysis, and supporting engineering design teams. The role involves executing system integration tasks across the lifecycle and integrating new capabilities on the MQ-4C Triton platform. Experience with the Systems Engineering V-Model and requirements management is required. The role requires an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Programs 3 Manager, Programs Level 3 to support the NT&S Program Execution team. Responsibilities include leading independent reviews, monitoring and analyzing trends in program performance, working with program teams to develop and implement corrective action plans, and planning data analytics and data visualization projects to aid in monitoring and improving program performance. The Program Execution PM will also assist in developing and implementing training for program managers across the Division and lead and participate in Division Digital Transformation projects. The Program Execution PM is responsible for monitoring and improving program performance across the NT&S Division, including a diverse set of program types, lifecycle phases and customers across all three business units and five locations. | — | 0 |
| Software Configuration Analyst / Principal Software Configuration Analyst Software Configuration Analyst responsible for developing and maintaining software configuration management tools, performing configuration management and release engineering tasks, administering change boards, reviewing software documentation, managing projects in Jira, organizing and authorizing software releases, and building an Artifactory for software license management. Requires a STEM degree and a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Reliability Systems Engineer - Level 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Reliability Systems Engineer Level 3 to perform reliability tasks including design tradeoffs, predictions, de-rating analysis, failure rate estimation, FMEA, and support design reviews. The role requires a STEM degree, engineering experience, familiarity with reliability analysis tools, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Lead – VMS & Simulation Software Lead for VMS & Simulation at Northrop Grumman, focusing on real-time software for hardware demonstration, simulation integration, and sensor-ICD development. Requires C++ and Python proficiency, experience with simulation models, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| System Safety Engineer Level 3/4 System Safety Engineer for Northrop Grumman's Advanced Weapons team, focusing on defining and architecting secured missile weapon systems. Responsibilities include system safety analysis, risk assessments, and mishap investigations, with a strong emphasis on MIL-STD-882E and related industry standards. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr Principal Digital Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Digital Engineer to lead the design and development of digital circuits and subsystems, including FPGAs, CPLDs, ASICs, and other digital components. The role involves generating requirements, selecting components, using modeling and simulation tools, and working with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include implementing testing and validation processes, and mentoring junior engineers. Requires a Bachelor's degree in EE or CE with relevant experience, and a DoD Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Manufacturing This role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing processes, particularly in a highly automated SMT (Surface-Mount Technology) environment. The engineer will troubleshoot complex equipment, analyze process data, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support operators to ensure smooth and efficient production, focusing on quality and yield targets. Experience with manufacturing engineering principles and Lean Six Sigma is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Production Planner and Scheduler This role is for a Principal Production Planner and Scheduler at Northrop Grumman, supporting manufacturing for cable assembly line, machine shop, and integration. The responsibilities include planning and controlling production schedules, coordinating material requirements, advising management on production status and potential issues, scheduling equipment and personnel, and managing inter-departmental activities. The role requires a bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or equivalent work experience, proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), experience with ERP systems and MRP processes, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Preferred qualifications include experience with Costpoint/SAP, CPIM certification, supply chain, and manufacturing experience. | — | 0 |
| Principal Database Administrator Experienced Principal Database Administrator needed for a full-time, in-office position at Edwards AFB, CA. Responsibilities include customer support, troubleshooting, backups, restores, disaster recovery, system/software maintenance, and monitoring. The role requires integration into a military operational environment and progression towards Subject Matter Expertise. Training will expand duties to include system, security, and network administration, and mission planning. | — | 0 |
| Environmental Health & Safety Engineer Level 3 or Level 4 Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer responsible for interpreting and implementing EHS regulations, developing and maintaining EHS programs, conducting audits, and interfacing with regulatory agencies for a Northrop Grumman campus. The role requires experience in various EHS compliance programs and industrial hygiene assessments. | — | 0 |
| Software Safety Engineer - Level 1/2 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Safety Engineer (Level 1/2) to join their team in Chandler, AZ. This role focuses on ensuring the safety of complex launch systems by defining, implementing, and verifying safety requirements, analyzing system interactions, and developing safety documentation. The position requires a STEM degree, object-oriented programming experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 1 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 1 to support and assist activities within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain process. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, and conveying materials, opening containers, counting and weighing materials, and delivering kits. The role requires a High School Diploma, ability to obtain forklift certification, and an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |