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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| Engineer Systems Test / Principal Engineer Systems Test Engineer for the Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) program, focusing on end-to-end system testing, software testing, fault detection/isolation/recovery, and test automation. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience in developing and executing test plans and procedures. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Engineer Electrical Senior Principal Engineer Electrical at Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, focusing on testing in the IT&L environment for space systems. Responsibilities include synthesizing customer needs into test solutions, leading subsystem understanding (Telemetry, Tracking, Commanding, Command & Data Handling), utilizing test infrastructure, collaborating across disciplines, troubleshooting HW/SW issues, generating test products and automated scripts, and adhering to integration and test procedures for space vehicles. Requires experience with Integration and Test campaigns, test script development, leading technical teams, and an active DoD Secret clearance. | — |
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| Engineer Systems - Level 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 4 in Chandler, AZ to support the Next Generation Launch Equipment (NGLE) program. The role involves MBSE (Cameo) and DOORS support, working in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment, interfacing with program management and customers, aligning digital engineering capabilities with engineering tasks, and preparing materials for critical reviews. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years of experience (or Master's with 6, or PhD with 4), US Citizenship, and an interim Secret security clearance. Experience with MBSE (Cameo) and DOORS is essential. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Software Engineer – SW Engr Product Owner (26-306) This role is for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer / Product Owner on the C2BMC program, which supports missile defense systems for the U.S. President and combatant commanders. The individual will collaborate with a software development team to deliver solutions, define the product vision, roadmap, and backlog, and understand customer needs to prioritize features for successful product releases. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Software Engineer (Active Secret Clearance Required) Staff Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting Aeronautics Systems sector. Focuses on software development, test, integration, and DevOps for sustainment and modernization programs. Requires experience with safety-critical embedded real-time software, various programming languages (C, C++, Python), and software development lifecycle phases. Active Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sr Staff Technical Services Project Management (Level 6) Senior Staff Technical Services Project Manager (Level 6) at Northrop Grumman's Space Sector. This role serves as the Operations Program Manager (OPM), acting as the primary interface between the program office, customer, and factory leadership. Responsibilities include leading operations activities, managing cost, quality, and schedule, supporting proposal efforts, developing forecasts, managing the operations EAC, budget, EVM reporting, and maintaining an integrated master schedule. The role requires experience in operations or program management, manufacturing systems, and Earned Value Management (EVM). | — | 0 |
| Logistics Support 3 Logistics Support role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing spares, tools, test equipment, and inventory within the supply chain and manufacturing process. Responsibilities include preparing documentation, managing stock, transacting inventory in ERP systems, and handling material movement. Requires a High School diploma, 4+ years of experience in logistics or related fields, forklift experience, and an active Interim or Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Management Analyst - Level 3 Logistics Management Analyst responsible for provisioning and developing logistics product data, including understanding maintenance concepts, engineering drawings, and military supply procedures for defense programs. Requires a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Management Analyst - Level 4 This role is for a Logistics Management Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on ensuring provisioning requirements are met for programs. The analyst will work with various teams to develop logistics product data, understand provisioning, engineering drawings, and maintenance concepts. Experience with PowerLog-J, DLIS data submission, RPSTL, and ILS elements is required. A Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or equivalent is needed, along with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Active Secret) Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (Level 3 or 4) with experience in C/C++ programming within an RTOS environment. The role involves designing, developing, integrating, testing, and debugging software solutions for embedded and real-time systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in an Agile environment. Requires an active Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Propulsion Level 2 Engineer responsible for the analysis, design, or test of propulsion systems, including materials, structural components, and control systems for launch vehicles, missile systems, and space mission systems. This role involves maintaining technical data packages, supporting material review boards, establishing bills of materials, defining key characteristics, reviewing manufacturing instructions, supporting customer and vendor interchanges, and providing technical support to subcontractors. The engineer will also conduct failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective actions, review test data, and perform Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA). The role transitions products from development to production. | — | 0 |
| Program and Planning Scheduling Analyst - Level 3 or 4 This role is for a Program and Planning Scheduling Analyst at Northrop Grumman, responsible for preparing, developing, and coordinating the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for multiple programs. The analyst will implement scheduling best practices, conduct schedule analysis, provide status reporting, and interface with various teams and leadership. Experience with scheduling software and Earned Value Management (EVM) is required, along with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Configuration Analyst / Principal Configuration Analyst Configuration Analyst role at Northrop Grumman focused on managing project documentation, engineering drawings, production specifications, and contract modifications. Responsibilities include facilitating change boards, maintaining configuration libraries, administering change processes, managing contract and supplier data requirements, and performing Data Transfer Authority functions in classified areas. Requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, along with an active DoD Interim Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Proposal Analyst - Level 3 Proposal Analyst for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, focusing on supporting proposal operations for defense contracts. Responsibilities include planning, developing, reviewing, and submitting proposals, collaborating with teams on cost, schedule, and technical elements, and analyzing historical data to develop cost models. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, strong communication and analytical skills, experience with RFPs, and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal/ Sr. Principal Engineer Mechanical Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer to support the development, build, and test validation of ruggedized electronic equipment for military applications. The role involves working within the Hardware Engineering organization, supporting the product life cycle from requirements analysis to environmental testing. Key responsibilities include leading engineering teams, managing schedule and budget, solving technical problems with innovative solutions, and contributing to the organization's knowledge base. Expertise is required in areas such as advanced thermal analysis, structural analysis, microelectronics design, aircraft modification design, or opto-mechanical design. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineer to support the development, build, and test validation of ruggedized electronic equipment for military applications. The role involves hardware design, analysis, documentation, and integration of electro-mechanical systems across all phases of the product life cycle, including requirements analysis, concept definition, detailed design, production, and environmental test. Responsibilities include presenting designs, generating drawings, providing factory/supplier support, and contributing to knowledge transfer and process improvement. | — | 0 |
| Principal/ Sr. Principal Engineering Design Seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Design Engineer with experience in PCB layout, fabrication, and manufacturing, utilizing tools like Cadence Allegro. The role involves creating engineering drawings, calculating layer stack-ups, and ensuring designs meet industry and military specifications. Requires a STEM degree and a security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software/Principal Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer to design, develop, operate, and maintain software and firmware components for integrated systems within the Targeting Business Unit. The role involves full software development lifecycle experience, working with Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices in a defense sector context. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join their team in Rolling Meadows, IL. This role involves designing, developing, operating, and maintaining software and firmware components for engineering, scientific, and manufacturing requirements within the Targeting Business Unit. The position requires experience with the full software development life cycle, C++ programming, embedded software development on Linux or VxWorks, and familiarity with Agile methodologies and version control systems. A security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineering Manager 2 Systems Engineering Manager responsible for leading an Integration & Test Engineering team within the Electronic Warfare business unit. The role involves both functional oversight of 10-15 engineers and direct technical program work, focusing on system-level testing processes, innovation in test methods, and lab operations. Responsibilities include guiding teams on cost, schedule, and technical quality, proposal support, staffing, employee development, and collaboration with talent acquisition. The role also supports initiatives like MBSE and Agile implementation. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal FPGA Design Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal FPGA Design Engineer to join their team in Rolling Meadows, IL. This role involves full life-cycle product development for Electronic Warfare and targeting systems, including research, design, implementation, test, and production of digital hardware using the latest FPGA technologies. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with significant digital electronics design experience and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Scrum Master Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Scrum Master to serve as a servant-leader for agile software development teams, guiding them through Scrum processes, removing impediments, and cultivating a high-performance, self-organizing environment. The role requires partnership with Product Owners, Engineering Leads, and stakeholders for predictable delivery of high-quality software releases within allocated budgets, managing the team’s use of Atlassian agile tools, and knowledge of EVM and technical teams. The position involves managing simultaneous tasks, budgets, and ensuring scrum teams stay on track, with flexibility to tailor Agile to meet EVM budget and schedule requirements. A security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Digital Design Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Digital Design Engineer to join their Mission Systems Sector in Rolling Meadows, IL. This role involves full lifecycle product development for digital hardware, including research, design, development, production, verification, and field support. Responsibilities include designing digital subsystems and circuit cards using FPGA technologies, supporting high-speed interfaces, RF and EO DSP, controls, data links, and embedded processing. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal Systems Engineer - Thread Support - 18792 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. This role involves technical leadership for the Logistics System Capability Thread, focusing on end-to-end understanding, technical baseline development, stakeholder coordination, and oversight of systems engineering products including requirements, architecture, verification, and integration/test planning. The position requires a Secret clearance and experience with ICBM or complex aerospace/defense systems. | — | 0 |
| Deployable Principal Configuration Analyst This role is for a Principal Configuration Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on planning and coordinating project documentation, engineering drawings, production specifications, and contract modifications to meet customer requirements. The analyst will review contracts, analyze proposed product design changes, manage modification records, and coordinate changes with various departments. The role requires experience with PS&D or MOC functions and technical data processes, and is contingent on program funding and obtaining a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Integration Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Integration Engineering Lead to manage and integrate Product Support functions, driving common processes, tools, and training across programs. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, leading reviews, and aligning initiatives with strategic plans within the aerospace defense sector. | — | 0 |
| Staff Integration Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Integration Engineer to lead the strategy, execution, and integration of Product Support functions. This role involves managing the Product Support process baseline, ensuring tools are developed with a requirements-based approach, and integrating processes, tools, and training across programs. The engineer will also provide guidance on technical training and skills development, and support reviews for program milestones. Requires a Bachelor's in STEM with 12 years of experience or a Master's with 10 years, experience in developing and managing processes, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Computer Operations Analyst - Level 2 This role provides 24/7/365 software and system administration support for live operational systems, focusing on monitoring, patching, troubleshooting, and log analysis. It requires a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and specific IT certifications. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Analyst This role is for a Manufacturing Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial and budgetary planning, proposal generation, and Earned Value Management within operations. It involves assisting with financial analysis, risk mitigation, and reporting. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, with a focus on business or manufacturing operations. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 3 Program Manager responsible for leading teams through all phases of shaping, capture, architecting, design, integration, test and fielding of counterspace mission capabilities. Focus on delivering contractual requirements within cost and schedule, while achieving technical requirements and customer intimacy. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - Aerospace Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer for their Special Mission Aircraft (SMA) Operating Unit in Lake Charles, LA. The role involves circuit design/analysis and power electronics design to military/aerospace standards, supporting aircraft maintenance and modification operations. Responsibilities include providing liaison support, developing electrical analyses for troubleshooting and repairs, and understanding airworthiness regulations. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with significant experience, analog/digital circuit design ability, troubleshooting experience, and the ability to obtain a secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Configuration Analyst – Level 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Configuration Analyst to manage program hardware/software data identification, enforce part/serial number requirements, perform Technical Review Board and Configuration Control Board activities, process change packages, manage program data release, develop and maintain Configuration Management (CM) reports, support internal program CM audits, and provide aid to Functional Configuration Audits and perform Physical Configuration Audits. The role requires experience with CM standards and the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DOD Secret clearance with SCI access. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 This role is for a Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing, implementing, and assessing security controls and architectures in compliance with various cybersecurity standards (NIST, CNSSI, DoD RMF). The engineer will provide technical analysis of cyber infrastructure challenges and support system security engineering. The position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph and relevant security certifications. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 Cyber Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing, implementing, and assessing security controls and architectures in compliance with NIST and DoD standards. Requires experience with security tools like Rapid 7, Trellix, and Splunk, and a strong cybersecurity certification. The role involves technical analysis of cyber infrastructure challenges and providing expertise as a Cyber Security Engineer (ISSE). | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 18439* Systems Engineer role on the Sentinel program, focusing on requirements definition, architecture development, and model-based systems engineering using tools like Cameo. Requires a Secret DoD clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer/Principal Engineer Systems Systems Engineer/Principal Engineer Systems role at Northrop Grumman focused on aerospace systems engineering, including requirements development, interface definition, and analysis within an Integrated Product Team structure. Requires an active DoD Secret clearance and experience in aerospace systems engineering. Preferred qualifications include Python scripting, MBSE, and Agile experience. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer 2 Systems Engineer responsible for requirements development, modeling, interface definition, and analysis within a multi-disciplinary engineering team for modernization and sustainment efforts in the aerospace domain. The role involves collaboration across engineering disciplines and with internal/external stakeholders. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer 2 Systems Engineer responsible for coordination and collaboration with diverse engineering design teams to provide imaginative, technical solutions in establishing and managing the technical baseline in support of review milestones. Requires systems thinking and working knowledge of the full development life-cycle processes that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. | — | 0 |
| Precision Electromechanical Assembler 2 (Second Shift) This role involves performing various operations to assemble precision electromechanical products, including drilling, reaming, and using precision measuring instruments. The assembler will also work with microscopes for assembly and inspection, and may modify prototype units. A key requirement is achieving J-STD-001 certification. | — | 0 |
| Precision Electromechanical Assembler 2 (Second Shift) This role involves performing various operations to assemble precision electromechanical products, including drilling, reaming, burnishing, tapping, and using precision measuring instruments. The assembler will also work on disassembling, repairing, and reassembling precision assemblies, potentially modifying prototype units for engineering. A significant part of the role requires using a microscope for assembly and inspection, and achieving soldering certification (J-STD-001). The position is for a Second Shift (3pm-1230am) with a 9x80 schedule. | — | 0 |
| Manager Structural Engineering 1 Manager Structural Engineering 1 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading an analysis value stream team for Reflector & Booms product lines. The role involves managing team resources, ensuring program performance (quality, technical execution, schedule, cost), and performing structural analysis tasks for metallic and composite structures using FEA. Key responsibilities include assessing structural integrity, interacting with design teams, generating FE models, supporting flight hardware development, planning material characterization tests, and presenting results. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 14411-1 This role is for a Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman supporting the Sentinel weapon system program, focusing on integration and test for ground and airborne launch control systems. It requires a Secret security clearance and experience with complex aerospace/defense systems. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Aeronautical / Principal Engineer Aeronautical Northrop Grumman is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer or Principal Aeronautical Engineer in Palmdale, CA. The role involves applying engineering principles to design, test, and evaluate systems, participating in Agile development, and working within an integrated product team. Responsibilities include trade studies, technical documentation, preparing presentations, reviewing test plans, addressing interface and functionality problems, developing requirements and architecture for complex HW and SW systems, and supporting system engineering artifacts. Requires a STEM degree, relevant experience, and an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SAP clearance. Experience with DOORS and various systems development lifecycle aspects is necessary. | — | 0 |
| Project Management/Principal Project Management Project Manager/Principal Project Manager for Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector in Oklahoma City, OK. This is an individual contributor role focused on program integration, supporting the Program Office in day-to-day execution, managing risks and opportunities, developing project monitoring tools, preparing status reports and presentations, and supporting proposal documentation. Requires a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience in Project Management or related fields, and an active DoD secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Integration and Test Engineer Lead - Level 4 Integration and Test Engineer Lead for space ground stations, focusing on process maintenance, discrepancy resolution, and tooling development. Requires a strong background in ground system software deployment, integration, and testing, with experience in verification campaigns and problem reporting. Must possess an active SCI security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Integration and Test Engineer Lead - Level 5 Integration and Test Engineer Lead for space ground stations, focusing on process maintenance, discrepancy resolution, and tooling development. Requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and significant experience in ground system software deployment, integration, and testing. | — | 0 |
| Associate Project Management/ Project Management Project Management professional to oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects within the Test and Evaluation organization. This role will involve leading continuous improvement initiatives, translating business questions into data insights, and managing projects from inception to close-out. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal/Sr Principal Project Management - 17444* Project Management Analyst for the Sentinel Program at Northrop Grumman, focusing on supply chain and subcontract execution. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in DoD contracting strategies. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Level 4 Software Engineer with experience in Modeling and Data analysis, tactical implementation of Missile Flight Algorithms using embedded C++, MATLAB, and 3-DOF and 6-DOF Missile Dynamics. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Level 4 Software Engineer with extensive experience developing real-time embedded software in C++ within a RHEL environment, involving HW/SW integration. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |