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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| Contract Administrator 3 or 4 Contract Administrator for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, responsible for managing contracts, identifying risks, and advising program managers. Requires experience with government regulations like FAR/DFAR and strong negotiation skills. Security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer (lead Python programming) – Level 4 Software Engineer (lead Python programming) – Level 4 at Northrop Grumman in Fairfax, VA. This role leads a small team to advance a new tool simulating data flow through a network of satellites and ground stations. Responsibilities include developing software to characterize and predict atmospheric impacts on missions, integrating communications network traffic solutions, complex algorithm development for operational decision-making, and mentoring junior developers. Requires an active TS/SCI clearance and Python programming experience. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 18360 |
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| Sr Staff Engineer Signal Processing Senior Staff Engineer with a Signal Processing background at Northrop Grumman, focusing on developing transformative signal processing solutions for Signals Intelligence (SIGINT). Responsibilities include architecture trades, design analysis, performance modeling, and implementing detection, characterization, and geolocation algorithms for RF communication signals. Requires expertise in DSP fundamentals, SIGINT/RF, and experience with SDRs and GPUs. Clearance is required for continued employment. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 2 Program Manager 2 for Cyber Mission at Northrop Grumman, responsible for managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs supporting NASIC, NSIC, ONI, and AFRL. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years of experience, and a Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Systems Administrator Staff Systems Administrator role at Northrop Grumman focusing on Linux and Windows administration, VMware, NAS storage, and cyber security support, requiring a Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Sr Principal Software Test Engineer 16861 This role is for a Sr. Principal Software Test Engineer supporting the Sentinel Program. The engineer will design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems. Responsibilities include conducting research, collaborating with hardware engineers, determining user needs, analyzing system capabilities, preparing operating instructions, and ensuring software standards are met. The role requires experience in software testing, development, or systems engineering, proficiency in Java, C++, or Python, and experience writing test scripts. A Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience (or equivalent) and an active DoD Secret Clearance are required. | — | 0 |
| Manager Business Development 3 - Strategic Customer Engagement Account Support Manager of Business Development responsible for strategic customer engagement, coordinating internal enterprise stakeholders, driving pipeline health, and supporting proposal efforts within the defense sector. Requires experience in business development, capture, and relationship management. | — | 0 |
| Sr Staff Engineer Electronics Sr Staff Electronics Engineer / Integrated Communications Systems Technical Team Lead at Northrop Grumman, focusing on avionics communications systems. Responsibilities include design, development, integration, testing, technical evaluation of proposals, and leading multiple communication capability-based teams. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 14 years of experience and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Facilities Engineer - Level 2 This role is for a Facilities Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on project planning, budgeting, contract management, and overseeing the execution of facilities projects, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. It requires collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing maintenance and operations of building systems. The role is 100% onsite and does not involve AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer - 17348 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Systems Test Engineer / Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer to support the Sentinel program, focusing on developing advanced test campaign plans, concepts, techniques, and requirements. The role involves collaborating across functions, coordinating test schedules, and providing integration support for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems. The position requires a Secret security clearance and experience with test plans, procedures, and reports. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal Software Test Engineer 16832* This role focuses on designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging applications software and systems. It involves multidisciplinary research and collaboration with hardware engineers, and ensuring software standards are met within the Sentinel Program. The position requires a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 14453 Seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program to design and develop capabilities and performance requirements for the Guidance Computer, define system interfaces, and ensure requirements are met. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with Systems Engineering Management Tools and requirements definition. | — | 0 |
| Embedded Software Engineer – Level 3 or 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to join their Space Systems sector. The role involves requirements analysis, system architecture, design, coding, testing, and verification of embedded software for safety-critical real-time systems, digital signal processing, and secure software solutions. Candidates must have experience with C/C++, RTOS, scripting languages, and electronic test equipment. A Top-Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Senior Manager Capture Management (MDO)- TS/SCI Senior Manager Capture Management for Northrop Grumman's Multi-Domain Operations Division, focusing on strategic capture efforts, customer engagement, and achieving growth objectives within the defense sector. Requires extensive experience in business development and capture management, with a strong understanding of government acquisition processes and a Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Financial Analyst - Level 4 Financial Analyst role at Northrop Grumman, focused on financial planning, analysis, reporting, and forecasting. Responsibilities include supporting AOP and LRSP processes, consolidating financial data for SEC reporting, and coordinating with business management teams. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or equivalent. | — | 0 |
| Principal Cost Estimating Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Cost Estimating Analyst (Level 3) to join their Production Operations Estimating department. This role involves developing cost estimates for manufacturing and engineering based on RFPs and change requests, analyzing specifications, calculating production costs using historical data and pricing schedules, collecting cost data, creating cost models, and presenting findings. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience or a Master's with 3 years, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, specifically Least Square Regression, Pivot Table Analysis, and Improvement Curves. US Citizenship is required. | — | 0 |
| Technical Services Project Manager (Level 5) Project Manager for Technical Services at Northrop Grumman, focusing on operations, cost, quality, and schedule for defense sector programs. Requires experience in program management, manufacturing systems, and Earned Value Management, with a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Level 2 or 3 Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on high-performance Java applications and low-level hardware interaction, with a need for modern front-end skills in TypeScript and React. Requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Drafter/Designer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Drafter/Designer to create and revise parametric drawings and 3D models for facility and equipment designs using AutoCAD. The role involves working with various engineering disciplines and adhering to ASME modeling and drawing standards. Experience with architectural, electrical, structural, mechanical, HVAC, and piping systems is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 18478 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role involves supporting the Digital Thread System team across the full systems-engineering life cycle, from use-case development through verification. Responsibilities include requirements definition, allocation, traceability, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification, and developing system architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture. The position requires a Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain SAP and Top Secret clearances. Experience with DOORS and MBSE is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Systems / Principal Systems Engineer - 16888* Northrop Grumman is hiring a Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel Program. The role involves modeling, simulation, and analysis, supporting requirement decomposition and traceability, and contributing to MBSE strategy. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with MBSE and the Engineering V. | — | 0 |
| Consulting Cyber Systems Engineer (Thread Lead) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Consulting Cyber Systems Engineer (Thread Lead) to join their Sentinel Mission Defense Team in Roy, UT. This role requires expert knowledge in Cybersecurity Systems Engineering, including network technologies, hardware, software, and large-scale development programs. The candidate will lead cybersecurity efforts for complex software and hardware airborne and ground systems, ensuring requirements are met, risks are mitigated, and technical baselines are complete, verified, and validated. The position involves close collaboration with customers and internal engineering teams, reporting status, and providing technical guidance. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Level 5 This role involves analyzing data collection, determining satisfactory data from noise, processing satisfactory results with multiple algorithms, verifying processing outcomes, and providing feedback for algorithm enhancements and new algorithm development. It requires a strong background in data analysis, algorithm processing, and software engineering within a defense context, with a mandatory Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Systems Engineer/Sr Principal Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer/Sr Principal Systems Engineer in San Diego, CA to support the digital transformation of national defense products. The role involves applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo and DOORS to develop system architecture, conduct analyses, and translate customer requirements into specifications throughout the product lifecycle. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to ensure solutions meet performance, schedule, and cost goals, and will work on complex technical problems requiring ingenuity and creativity. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Level 6 Software Engineer Level 6 at Northrop Grumman focused on data analysis and algorithm processing for RF signals. Responsibilities include reviewing data collection, identifying satisfactory data, processing it with algorithms, verifying results, and providing feedback for algorithm enhancements and automation. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience with Python (numpy, pandas, matplotlib) and Matlab. | — | 0 |
| Engineer OR Principal Engineer Structural Analysis Structural Analysis Engineer or Principal Structural Analysis Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on analyzing, researching, and developing structural engineering specifications for aircraft structures, including metals, non-metallic, and composite materials. Responsibilities include MRB stress analysis, reviewing designs, coordinating with other disciplines, and evaluating as-built products. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with Finite Element Models and structural analysis methods. | — | 0 |
| Principal OR Sr. Principal Engineer Structural Analysis (4/10 Day Shift) Structural Analysis Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on metals, non-metallic, or composite structural materials for aircraft design. Responsibilities include MRB stress analysis, damage tolerance, durability analysis, and developing solutions for structural issues. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with Finite Element Models and analysis tools like Nastran and Femap. | — | 0 |
| Engineer OR Principal Engineer Structural Analysis (3/10 Weekend Shift) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer or Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to analyze, research, and develop structural engineering specifications for aircraft structures. The role involves providing stress MRB dispositions, reviewing analyses and designs, coordinating with other disciplines, and developing solutions to complex problems in a production environment. Experience with metals, non-metallic, or composite structural materials, and tools like NX CAD, Femap, and Nastran is required. A Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer -Ability to Obtain Clearance Manufacturing Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting the Sentinel program. Responsibilities include developing and improving manufacturing processes, collaborating with design engineering, resolving process issues, and ensuring compliance with production requirements. Requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on obtaining a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Software (DevOps) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer Software (DevOps Engineer) to join their team in Melbourne, FL. The role focuses on designing, developing, and integrating software systems to ensure seamless data flow between products, requiring expertise in APIs, scripting languages (Java, Python), and CI/CD pipelines. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 Software Engineer for Northrop Grumman's GMD Fire Controls (GFC) suite of products within the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Ground-based Midcourse Defense Weapon System (GWS) program. Responsibilities include software development, implementation of updates, collaboration in an agile scrum team, and working with the Command and Control (C2) Graphical User Interface (GUI). Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with C++ and UI/UX design. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Scheduler 3 Manufacturing Scheduler role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on planning and controlling production schedules to meet delivery objectives. Requires experience in manufacturing floor operations and production control, with a preference for SAP/ERP systems and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal OR Senior Principal Payloads Field Service Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Payloads Field Service Engineer to support the MQ-4C Triton Program in Mayport, Florida. The role involves providing operational and maintenance support for sensors and communication systems at a Forward Operating Base, including fault isolation, remediation, and resolution. The position requires a STEM degree, experience in engineering, Linux competence, familiarity with payloads/comms operations, and a DoD Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance. Travel and training are required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Engineer 18190* Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. This role involves developing and improving manufacturing processes, collaborating with design engineering, resolving complex process issues, working with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with EMD requirements. The position requires a Secret security clearance and experience with design reviews, process control documentation, and manufacturing execution systems. | — | 0 |
| Electromechanical Engineer (Level 2 OR 3) Electromechanical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on hardware design, integration, and testing of systems involving diverse electrical signals (power, RF, fiber optics). Requires collaboration, documentation, and troubleshooting. Clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Manager Software Engineering 3 - 18643 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Flight Systems Software Execution Manager 3 in Roy, UT. This role serves as the IFC Lead for Flight Systems, reporting to the GSI Director. Responsibilities include providing cross-program leadership, governance, and integration; driving portfolio-level metrics; ensuring adherence to processes; briefing executive leadership; and acting as the primary liaison with DevOps for predictable, high-quality software delivery. The manager will lead planning, execution, architecture, design, feature development, and metrics for Integrated Functional Capabilities (IFCs), fostering a culture of well-being and engagement. Duties include integrating with the Software Factory, developing plans for IFC execution and certification, aggregating and reporting metrics, preparing executive briefings, overseeing technical architecture and roadmaps, coordinating with various teams for release readiness, managing P&L and EVMS responsibilities, ensuring process compliance, and leading/mentoring teams. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst This role is for a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial and administrative support for program managers and cost account managers. Responsibilities include establishing Work Breakdown Structures, managing budgeted cost of work scheduled, assessing performance criteria, maintaining estimates to complete, and supporting internal/external reporting for variance analysis. The role requires proficiency in financial systems, Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles, cost performance reporting, and financial forecasting. Experience with Deltek Cobra, SAP S4, MS Excel/Powerpoint is utilized. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Software Architect/Lead Level 5 Software Architect/Lead responsible for the design, development, and delivery of complex, mission-critical systems spanning software and hardware. Drives end-to-end solutions, aligns development programs, and establishes governance frameworks for workflow automation, meeting business objectives and regulatory requirements. Requires strong Java and hardware-software interfacing expertise, with experience in Domain-Driven Design, Event-Driven Architecture, and Agile methodologies. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Engineer 18196* Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role involves engineering solutions for deploying and delivering a state-of-the-art weapon system, providing technical expertise, developing and testing production methods, collaborating with design engineering, resolving process issues, working with suppliers, researching tools, investigating discrepancies, troubleshooting processes, developing work instructions, training operators, establishing program schedules, providing field support, and implementing Lean practices. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with design reviews, process control documentation, mechanical/electrical drawings, Siemens NX/CPLM or similar tools, and MES. | — | 0 |
| Software Development Engineers (Level 2 or 3) Northrop Grumman is seeking Software Development Engineers (Level 2 or 3) to work on satellite ground software. Responsibilities include full stack development, client/server application development, testing, configuration, and defect resolution. Requires a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Business Development Representative Staff Business Development Representative for Northrop Grumman's Missile Products Business Unit, focusing on Fuzing and Warheads for air-launched munitions. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, developing market strategies, supporting proposals, and managing customer engagement. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 10-12 years of experience and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Contract Administrator - Level 2 or 3 Contract Administrator for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to ensure proper contract execution and fulfillment. The role involves monitoring contracts, reviewing terms and conditions, managing contract changes, and maintaining contract data. | — | 0 |
| Contract Administrator This role is for a Contract Administrator at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing government and international contracts within the Targeting Systems Operating Unit. Responsibilities include administering, negotiating, and terminating contracts and non-disclosure agreements, coordinating proposal preparation, advising on contractual obligations, maintaining records, ensuring compliance with regulations like FAR, and managing contract closeouts. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree with 1 year of experience in contracts management/administration, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer – Level 2 Software Engineer role focused on designing, developing, testing, and maintaining Python applications on Linux servers, implementing version control with Git, participating in code reviews, collaborating with cross-functional engineers, contributing to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), assisting with AWS cloud services integration, and producing technical documentation. Requires an active TS/SCI clearance and a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree with 0 years of experience. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Manager Project Management 3 - 18641 Manager of Project Management 3 for the Sentinel program, responsible for planning, risk management, and project performance addressing cost, schedule, and technical quality. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, with an active Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Process Equipment & Facilities Engineer 1/2 This role is for a Process Equipment & Facilities Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of facilities, industrial buildings, and vacuum/electro-mechanical equipment. The position involves electrical work, general maintenance, and documentation, with a requirement for a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Engineer level 1/2 Electrical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting defense sector programs. Responsibilities include participating in integrated product teams, supporting electronic product builds, testing and debugging circuit designs, maintaining technical data packages, and leading technical challenge resolutions. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field, with Level 2 requiring 2+ years of experience and specific knowledge in digital electronic subsystems, circuit card design, and RF/digital signal processing. | — | 0 |
| SDS Software Factory Deputy Director 1 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Director of Programs 1 to co-lead the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Software Factory team in supporting the Design, Development and Integration of Software across the Division. This role requires leadership and technical expertise in all phases of software development and integration, including requirements, architecture, design, software development, Agile methodology, and DevOps, operating in a restricted access DoD program environment. The position involves program management, strategic planning, business execution, and collaboration with various stakeholders, including executive management, segments, partners, suppliers, and customers. | — | 0 |
| Sr/Principal Engineer Electrical (Level 3 or 4) This role is for a Principal/Sr Principal Electrical Engineer (Level 3 or 4) on the Integration and Test team in Launch Systems. Responsibilities include establishing system tools, leading hands-on electrical testing, developing procedures for electronic ground support equipment, incorporating design changes, documenting discrepancies, planning tasks, communicating with team members and leadership, leading/training others, and asserting producibility/testability concepts. | — | 0 |