Northrop Grumman
Aerospace · Defense
- HQ
- Falls Church, US
- Founded
- 1994
- Size
- 65,000+
- Website
- northropgrumman.com
Aerospace · Defense
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 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.
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.
| Title | Stage | AI score |
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| Principal/ Sr Principal Engineer Digital Seeking a Digital Engineer or Principal Digital Engineer with hands-on experience in VHDL design, verification, simulation, and testing of FPGAs for multi-function software-defined radios in military applications. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Environmental Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Environmental Engineer to manage environmental compliance, sustainability metrics, and risks at their Plymouth, MN facility. Responsibilities include monitoring regulations, managing hazardous waste, preparing emissions reports, conducting inspections, and collaborating with regulators. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related science field and 5 years of experience, with a strong understanding of environmental laws like CAA, CWA, and RCRA. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Quality Engineer (Level 2 OR 3) |
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| Sr. Principal Systems Engineer This role is for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer on an Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) program, focusing on hardware design, prototyping, testing, and integration of software and scripting within a USMC context. The position requires a Secret clearance and involves supporting senior engineers in developing system architectures, designs, and ensuring adherence to military standards, with a focus on hardware and system integration. | — | 0 |
| Principal Subcontracts Administrator This role is for a Principal Subcontracts Administrator at Northrop Grumman, a defense company. The primary responsibilities include managing subcontracts from development to closeout, including strategic sourcing, proposal analysis, negotiation, and performance monitoring. The role requires experience with FAR/DFAR and potentially in regulated industries, with a focus on ensuring compliance and managing supplier relationships. It is not directly involved in AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Planning Specialist Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist with experience in supply chain management and related fields like business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, and manufacturing. The role involves supporting program teams, financial responsibilities (EACs, forecasting, cost account management), presenting to stakeholders, planning program requirements, monitoring inventory, developing supply and demand strategies, problem-solving, risk management, supplier evaluation, prioritizing efforts, managing budgets, and acting as a prime contact on program contracts. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience, or equivalent experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Acoustic Analyst Level 5 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Acoustic Analyst level 5 in Sunnyvale, CA to support the development and ongoing support of US Navy machinery. The role involves using classical analysis techniques to understand and resolve machinery acoustic performance issues, developing predictive/simulation models, and performing various acoustic and vibration analyses. The analyst will gather and analyze test data, correlate model predictions, prepare technical reports, and collaborate with internal and customer teams. Requires a STEM degree with significant experience, proficiency in simulation software like Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, and MATLAB, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| LabVIEW Systems Engineer Level 3 Develop and maintain LabVIEW software modules for multi-channel data acquisition, signal processing, and visualization for a modular test platform for rotational machinery. Implement and troubleshoot synchronized data acquisition systems, integrate NI hardware, and develop analysis tools using MATLAB and Python. | — | 0 |
| Engineer/Principal Engineer RF Microwave Design (SkillBridge) Northrop Grumman is seeking engineers with experience in RF/microwave and mixed-signal assembly and subsystem design through their SkillBridge program. The role involves designing, modeling, simulating, and verifying RF/microwave components and assemblies, including custom RF integrated circuit designs. Participants will gain experience across the product lifecycle and collaborate with various engineering and manufacturing functions. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (10915-1) Principal/Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer for the Sentinel program's System Test Instrumentation team, focusing on research, design, development, analysis, and testing of mechanical sub-systems for test data instrumentation. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with CAD and test plans/procedures. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer (SkillBridge) This role is for a Principal/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer participating in the Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program, focusing on hardware and software test solutions, manufacturing support, system integration, and deployment. It requires a Secret Clearance and experience with various electronic test equipment and troubleshooting. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineer / Principal Mechanical Engineer - *17107 Mechanical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting the U.S. Air Force Sentinel program, focusing on the design, development, production, and deployment of launch equipment hardware and systems. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with CAD modeling and mechanical systems. | — | 0 |
| Computer Systems Analyst 2/3 This role is for a Computer Systems Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on bridging the gap between business operations and application development teams. The responsibilities include analyzing user requirements, developing system specifications, testing solutions, providing system training, and managing IT projects. Experience with industrial engineering and ERP systems is preferred. A DOD Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer / Sr. Principal Engineer - Structural Design This role is for a Principal Engineer / Sr. Principal Engineer in Structural Design at Northrop Grumman, focusing on aerospace structures. Responsibilities include developing design solutions, providing MRB dispositions, evaluating as-built products, and using CAD software like CATIA and Teamcenter. The role requires a STEM degree and significant experience in aerospace structural design, with a strong emphasis on composite structures and CAD proficiency. A DOD Secret clearance is also required. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Software (Virtualization) Software Engineer (Level 2) at Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL, focused on designing, developing, and deploying advanced software solutions for laboratory test bench virtualization. Responsibilities include assisting with virtualization builds, automation scripting for lab resources, integrating device emulation, implementing audit logging, creating CI/CD pipelines, and producing documentation. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree with 0 years of experience, and an active DoD Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Senior Staff Systems Engineer - Enterprise IFC Lead Senior Staff Systems Engineer role focused on leading Enterprise Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) across multiple contracts, developing long-range strategies, managing development pipelines, and ensuring integration and compliance within a defense organization. Requires strong systems engineering, technical leadership, and stakeholder management skills. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Aeronautical Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer with expertise in hydraulics to serve as a subject matter expert and lead improvement initiatives for the hydraulics subsystem. The role involves supplier management, system analysis, documentation, and technical brief presentations. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, 8 years of experience, and an active Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Aeronautical Engineer Staff Aeronautical Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the hydraulics subsystem. Responsibilities include serving as subject matter expert, leading improvement initiatives, acting as an engineering representative in supplier management, performing system analysis, defining changes, responding to subsystem needs, and presenting technical briefs. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience (or Master's with 10, PhD with 8), experience with diverse technical teams, aeronautic hydraulic systems, design/analysis/engineering tools, CATIA V5, TeamCenter, and an active Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer (Automated Tester) Level 5 Systems Engineer Level 5 at Northrop Grumman in Aurora, CO, focusing on technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, and supportability for total systems. The role involves converting requirements into system solutions, performing functional analysis, and developing/maintaining operational procedures. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, an active Top Secret/SCI with CI polygraph clearance, and experience with Atlassian tools, Agile frameworks, Java, Python, C/C++, test automation frameworks, Docker, Kubernetes, Nexus, CI/CD with Jenkins/GitLab. | — | 0 |
| Principal Mission Assurance Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Mission Assurance Engineer to ensure quality and compliance in engineering and manufacturing processes. This role involves collaborating with Integrated Product Teams, validating objectives, analyzing data, implementing review processes, and inspecting products. The engineer will also engage with suppliers, participate in audits, evaluate non-conformances, and support root cause analysis. A Bachelor's degree in STEM, a Secret clearance, and experience with AS9100 standards and Continuous Improvement Processes are required. | — | 0 |
| Associate Project Management/Project Management This role is for an Operations Support Project Manager at Northrop Grumman, focusing on implementing and maintaining program management processes and tools, supporting program integration and execution, and coordinating with various teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and an active US Government Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Associate Computer Systems Architect/Computer Systems Architect (Level 1/2) This role involves administering and troubleshooting Linux servers and workstations within restricted, DOD, and unclassified environments for Northrop Grumman's Space programs. It requires adherence to Information Assurance processes and on-call support during critical testing phases. The position is for an Associate Computer Systems Architect/Computer Systems Architect (Level 1/2) and requires obtaining and maintaining a DoD Top Secret clearance or SCI access. | — | 0 |
| Precision Electromechanical Assembler 3 (Second Shift) This role involves performing precision electromechanical assembly and soldering of circuit card assemblies, supporting prototype development, and ensuring product quality in a manufacturing environment. It requires adherence to specialized processes, safety protocols, and detailed record-keeping. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 3 - Labs Program Manager for Lab Standup (design, procurement, fabrication, integration, and operations) at Northrop Grumman. Requires leading cross-functional teams, managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance, cultivating customer relationships, and overseeing proposal preparation and execution. Must have a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Software Engineer - Core - *16845 Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on developing complex software solutions using C++ and scripting languages, with a focus on interpreting complex algorithms and requirements. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with Agile methodologies. This role is not directly AI/ML related. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Control Analyst – PCIS Tools This role is for a Principal Program Control Analyst focused on Program Control Integrated Systems (PCIS) Tools at Northrop Grumman. The analyst will be responsible for the administration, support, and continuous improvement of tools like COBRA, Open Plan, and PM Compass, which are used for program control and Earned Value Management (EVM). Responsibilities include providing help desk support, testing and implementing tool updates, collaborating with program teams, and ensuring compliance with processes and reporting standards. The role requires experience with financial systems, EVM concepts, and strong analytical and computer skills. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Program Control Analyst – PCIS Tools This role is for a Senior Principal Program Control Analyst focused on administering, supporting, and improving program control tools like COBRA, Open Plan, and PM Compass. It involves providing help desk support, testing tool updates, and collaborating with program teams to integrate tool outputs into reporting. The role requires experience with financial systems, Earned Value Management (EVM), and advanced Excel skills, with a focus on program execution and compliance. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Program Manager Level 3/4 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Program Manager Level 3/4 to support the Strategic Launcher Engineering team within the Fleet Ballistic Missile umbrella. This role involves overseeing end-to-end technical execution, cost, schedule, quality, and staffing of development efforts, acting as a Scrum Master, managing engineering control accounts, creating schedules and budgets, leading proposal activities, managing scope baseline, developing staffing demands, collecting engineering metrics, ensuring technical scope compliance, and identifying/mitigating technical risks. The position requires a STEM degree with relevant experience, experience as a technical project lead, understanding of engineering processes, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Project Manager - Operations Project Manager for Operations at Northrop Grumman, focusing on continuous improvement and process optimization in aircraft composite structure manufacturing. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree with 0 years of experience, and a Secret security clearance. The role involves analyzing manufacturing processes, supporting the manufacturing floor, assessing scenarios, generating metrics, and partnering with management to develop recovery plans. Experience with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment and a STEM degree are preferred. | — | 0 |
| Principal Contract Administrator - 17556 Principal Contract Administrator for Northrop Grumman's ICBM Sustainment organization, focusing on the Ground Subsystems Support Contract (GSSC) program. Responsibilities include managing all phases of contract administration, providing counsel on contractual issues, collaborating with internal departments, leading negotiations, and ensuring compliance with regulations like FAR/DFARS. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience or a Master's with 3+ years, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Precision Electromechanical Assembler 2 This role is for a Precision Electromechanical Assembler 2 at Northrop Grumman, focusing on assembling and soldering precision electromechanical products, specifically circuit cards, within the Commodities RF assembly area. Responsibilities include using precision instruments, assembling/disassembling/reworking circuit card assemblies, supporting prototype development with engineering, monitoring product quality, maintaining records, and adhering to safety and certification procedures (ESD, Solder, drawing interpretation, FOD). The role requires experience with electromechanical assembly techniques, small parts, RF cabling, and electrical wiring harnesses, along with the ability to interpret drawings and solder according to standards. A SECRET security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Component Engineer Staff Component Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for analyzing and selecting electronic components, managing obsolescence, and defining component strategy for fiber optic, opto-electronic, and optical components. The role involves interacting with suppliers and internal teams, leading component request processes, and supporting failure analysis. Requires a strong background in component engineering and systems, with a focus on ensuring component quality, authenticity, and traceability within program requirements. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Flight Avionics Responsible Engineer (Level 4) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Flight Avionics Responsible Engineer to support Avionics Integration of Aircraft flight deck Systems. Responsibilities include providing engineering support for integration of systems like FMS, PFDs, TAWS, CAS, and other avionics systems, leading verification of installations and certification documents, supporting system safety documents, creating schematics, managing suppliers, and supporting testing and flight test activities. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or a Master's with 6 years, an active Top Secret Clearance, and experience with MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Ethernet protocols, and supplier management. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Digital Engineer Sr. Principal Digital Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on the design and verification of digital systems for safety-critical development programs, utilizing Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices. Requires extensive knowledge of digital design and verification concepts, FPGA/SOC/ASIC implementation, and experience with hardware requirements definition through production transitioning. The role involves interfacing with program leads, scientists, and manufacturing organizations to integrate requirements, processes, and tools for future generation products in navigation, video, and cockpit systems. | — | 0 |
| Test Engineer / Principal Test Engineer Test Engineer/Principal Test Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting radar development and sustainment programs. Responsibilities include developing and implementing testing methods, RF troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and supporting manufacturing and engineering activities. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in manufacturing and RF principles, with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Senior Principal Engineer - Subsystems Design Principal or Senior Principal Engineer - Subsystems Design for aircraft mechanical subsystems at Northrop Grumman. Responsibilities include designing environmental control systems, fuel, propulsion, landing gear, flight controls, hydraulic, and safety systems, as well as wiring harnesses and cable assemblies. Requires proficiency in CATIA V5 and Team Center, with a strong background in aerospace structural design and military clearance. | — | 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 cost account managers. Key responsibilities include Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks such as establishing Work Breakdown Structure, maintaining performance criteria, estimating costs to complete, and supporting reporting requirements. The role involves budget baseline management, funding analysis, cost risk assessment, and preparing government cost performance reports. It requires proficiency in financial systems, understanding EVMS principles, and strong analytical skills. The position is on-site daily in Redondo Beach, CA, and requires the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Navigation Systems Engineer Staff Navigation Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the design and implementation of model-based navigation software. Responsibilities include architecting navigation algorithms, defining technical roadmaps, leading a multidisciplinary team, and representing the company at technical conferences. Requires expertise in sensor fusion, state estimation algorithms (Kalman filters), and INS mechanizations. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 2 Program Manager for a Vehicle Launched Scatterable Anti-tank System (VLSAS) program, focusing on strategic alignment, production execution, scaling capacity, and transitioning to full rate production. The role involves managing program financials, plans, functional teams, and customer relationships for a program with significant revenue potential. | — | 0 |
| Engineer/Principal Guidance Navigation Control 2 - 3 Develops and evaluates guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems for aerospace applications. Involves applying mathematical models, control theories, and algorithm development for precision navigation and control. Focuses on analyzing system behavior, designing solutions, and integrating hardware/software for advanced aerospace vehicles. | — | 0 |
| Infrastructure Product Owner (DevOps) – Level 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Infrastructure Product Owner (DevOps) – Level 4 to support their Software and Electronics/Payloads Department. This role requires extensive DevOps experience, including CI/CD pipeline deployment, experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Gitlab Pipelines, Scripting, Terraform, and Agile Product Owner experience. A TS/SCI clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Infrastructure Product Owner (DevOps) – Level 5 Product Owner for a DevOps team supporting software engineers, DevOps engineers, systems administrators, database administrators, network engineers, and engineering leaders within the Space Sector. Requires TS/SCI clearance and experience with CI/CD, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Gitlab Pipelines, Scripting, Terraform, and Agile methodologies. | — | 0 |
| Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to support missile defense, space, and intelligence programs. The role involves developing and analyzing models and simulations using AFSIM, interpreting complex data sets with Python, MATLAB, or SQL, and working with SysML models. The position requires a Secret security clearance and experience in MS&A for systems development. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Post Flight Data Processing Software Engineer - 18049 Software Engineer role focused on developing and deploying a user interface and database solution for acquiring and processing flight test data, including metadata collection, verification, and quality checks, within the Sentinel program for Northrop Grumman. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Systems Engineer – Anti-Tamper Systems/HW Engnr (26-206) Sr Principal Systems Engineer for Anti-Tamper Systems/Hardware Engineering on the C2BMC program, focusing on risk assessment, plan development, and protection strategies for critical program information within a defense context. Requires a Secret security clearance and IAT Level II certification. | — | 0 |
| Electromechanical Engineer (Level 4) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design, analysis, integration, and testing of RF and EO aperture and payload structure design for satellite programs. The role involves developing CAD models, managing technical risks, driving digital engineering practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years of experience and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Software Engineer – ES (26-200) Software Engineer on the C2BMC program responsible for Java-based software development for the Enterprise Services team. Supports strategic, regional, and operational levels for missile defense operations. Requires a Secret security clearance and IAT Level II or higher certification. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting the design of military electrical systems for defense platforms using model-based engineering. Responsibilities include mechanical design, testing, qualification, and production support. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Field – C2BMC Trainer (26-210) Principal Engineer Field – C2BMC Trainer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on developing and delivering training materials for C2BMC application operations, missile defense, and space C2 operations. Requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and experience with C2BMC systems and adult learning principles. The role involves creating computer-based training, instructor guides, and operator manuals, and conducting training events for military users. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 Systems Engineer for Northrop Grumman's GMD Weapon System (GWS) Fire Control (GFC) product, focusing on algorithm development and analysis for a missile defense system. The role involves implementing and assessing new capabilities and algorithms that are critical to the system's performance, working within an Agile Scrum team on a large codebase. | — | 0 |