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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| Principal/Sr. Principal Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (Principal/Sr. Principal) to design, develop, operate, and maintain software and firmware components for defense systems. The role involves full software development lifecycle experience, including requirements, design, coding, testing, and integration, using C++, Python, and working with operating systems like Linux or VxWorks within Agile and DevSecOps frameworks. A security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Manager Tool Engineering 2 Manager Tool Engineering 2 role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing tooling, manufacturing, and production environments. Responsibilities include direct supervision, team leadership, proposal estimating, cost management, risk mitigation, and supplier coordination. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience or a Master's with 3 years, plus 2 years of leadership experience and a Secret clearance. Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and financial portfolio management is preferred. | — |
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| Systems Engineer - 3/4 Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost, and risk analyses for total systems throughout their lifecycle. Requires active SCI clearance and experience with requirements development, Agile, and specific tools like Jira, Confluence, Cameo, and DOORS. | — | 0 |
| Principal FPGA/Sr. Principal FPGA Design Engineer Principal/Sr. Principal FPGA Design Engineer role involves full life-cycle product development from system concept and requirements through design, implementation, test verification, production, field support while working in integrated product teams. Digital subsystem and circuit card designs utilize the latest FPGA technologies from all major vendors and device families including Xilinx, Altera, and Actel, and support high speed interfaces, Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Optical (EO) DSP, controls, data links, embedded processing and interfaces. The role involves research, design, and development of digital hardware products, with expertise in digital component design and analysis, modeling and simulation, circuit level design and test, and project leadership. Experience with radar, communications equipment, computers, and control/test equipment is relevant. Requires a Secret clearance with additional SAP access. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - 5 Systems Engineer Level 5 at Northrop Grumman in Aurora, CO. Requires an active SCI security clearance and a Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12 years of experience. Responsibilities include technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, and ensuring the conversion of customer requirements into total system solutions. Experience with Agile methodologies, Atlassian tools, Cameo, and DOORS is required. Familiarity with MBSE, STK, Python, MATLAB, and Automated Testing is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Principal Digital/Sr. Principal Digital Design Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Digital Design Engineer to research, design, and develop digital hardware products. This role involves full life-cycle product development from concept to field support, focusing on digital subsystem and circuit card designs utilizing FPGA technologies. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with significant digital electronics design experience, including simulation, schematic capture, prototyping, and debugging. Experience with FPGAs, embedded processors, and high-speed interfaces is essential. The role also involves translating system specifications into hardware requirements and leading small teams. A security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Systems Architect Engineer - Level 4 Systems Architect Engineer (Level 4) at Northrop Grumman in Huntsville, AL. This role focuses on developing and reviewing interface documents, system requirements, VCRM, architectural documentation, and engineering estimates. It involves mentoring junior engineers, supporting Agile development, working on large multi-site software development efforts, conducting trade studies, and documenting architecture using MBSE tools. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer This role focuses on designing and testing custom algorithm solutions, and developing and validating complex models and simulations for defense systems, particularly in Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) and Radio Frequency Electronic Warfare (RFEW) systems. It requires a systems engineering approach to understand physics and create algorithms and performance models, with proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C/C++. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Design Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Design Engineer to coordinate across disciplines, define and capture system requirements and design. This role involves decomposing requirements, supporting trade studies, guiding design decisions, and utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods and tools like DOORS and Cameo. Experience with EOIR and RFEW systems is relevant. The role requires a US Citizen with an active Secret clearance, with potential for SAP access. AI/ML experience is listed as a preferred qualification in specific RF applications. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Design Engineering Manager 2 (AHT) Electrical Design Engineering Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman, leading a multidisciplinary team in the design, development, verification, and integration of complex electrical subsystems for missile systems. Responsibilities include team leadership, resource allocation, budget management, technical contributions, and proposal support, ensuring adherence to performance, reliability, and security standards. | — | 0 |
| Staff Software Engineer Staff Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman focused on synthesizing software requirements into verification requirements, test objectives, success criteria, and resources for software and system level tests. The role involves supporting the development of test plans, procedures, readiness reviews, and executing qualification and acceptance testing. Collaboration with systems engineers, software developers, and stakeholders is key, as is reviewing test plans and reports, and participating in technical exchanges with customers. The position requires experience with the software lifecycle, leading engineering teams, Agile methodologies, and common development languages and tools. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Security Engineer The role is for a Systems Security Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on Anti-Tamper and Cybersecurity solutions for defense systems. Responsibilities include full lifecycle systems engineering, implementing security techniques, ensuring compliance with US Government policies, conducting analyses, collaborating on export solutions, and supporting security testing and documentation. Requires experience with JSIG, DAAPM, NIST 800-53, and cryptographic protocols. A security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Staff System Architect Staff System Architect at Northrop Grumman responsible for system architecture and design, meeting operational needs within constraints like cost, schedule, and risk. Focuses on advanced sensing, targeting, and tracking systems for defense applications. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Staff System Architect This role is for a Sr. Staff System Architect at Northrop Grumman, focusing on advanced sensing, targeting, and tracking systems within EOIR and RFEW domains for defense applications. The position requires deep expertise in system architecture, design, and integration of complex hardware, software, and firmware systems, with a strong emphasis on meeting operational needs, cost, schedule, and risk constraints. A U.S. Government Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Structures Mechanic Level 1 Aircraft Structures Mechanic Level 1 role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on fabricating and assembling composite components for aircraft structures. Responsibilities include lamination, bonding, fitting, measuring, and quality monitoring, requiring experience with aerospace structures and composites. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Embedded Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (Active Secret) Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (Level 3 or 4) with an active Secret clearance to design, develop, integrate, test, and debug software solutions for embedded and real-time systems. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in an Agile environment and requires strong proficiency in C/C++ programming within an RTOS. | — | 0 |
| Tool Design Engineer - Level 3 or Level 4 Tool Design Engineer at Northrop Grumman, responsible for designing and developing complex composite manufacturing and test tooling. This involves creating, prototyping, and analyzing tools and fixtures using CAD software and analytical tools, collaborating with manufacturing and test teams, and supporting design reviews and hardware procurement. The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with experience in structural design, product definition, and aerospace materials/assembly methods. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst to provide financial and administrative support and analysis for program requirements. The role involves Earned Value Management (EVM), establishing Work Breakdown Structure, assessing performance, supporting reporting, and analyzing funding and cost risks. Responsibilities include financial forecasting, reporting, and interfacing with program teams and business managers. Experience with financial systems, DoD financial rhythms, and developing solutions for moderate scope and complexity is required. | — | 0 |
| Aeronautical Engineer / Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Responsible RE Aeronautical Engineer responsible for the design, development, testing, and sustainment of mechanical systems such as actuators, latches, hinges, flight controls, or gear/brake systems. The role involves responding to subsystem needs, developing procedures, performing data analysis, defining improvements, leading mechanical design, managing suppliers, and ensuring mechanical solutions meet various requirements. Requires experience with analysis tools like Siemens AMESIM or MATLAB/Simulink and CAD tools, along with a Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret and SAP clearances. | — | 0 |
| SkillBridge - Principal or Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer for their Air Dominance Division in Oklahoma City, OK. This role focuses on researching, designing, developing, integrating, and testing electronic equipment for avionics systems, including power generation, communications, flight controls, networks, radar, navigation, and weapons systems. The engineer will also be responsible for maintaining complex circuitry, reporting technical status, interfacing with suppliers, and mentoring junior engineers. The position is part of the SkillBridge program for transitioning military personnel and requires a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst This role is for a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, supporting the InSight Product Line Management team. The analyst will provide financial support and analysis, track financial forecasts (Awards, Sales, Operating Margin, Cash), support budget development and tracking for IRAD, Capital, and NCTA projects, and prepare financial inputs for reports and presentations. Requires experience with financial systems, forecasting, and tools like COGNOS and SAP. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Flight Test Engineer -FTO (4/10 - 2ndShift) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Flight Test Engineer to join their Test and Evaluation organization. The role involves coordinating between maintenance and engineering teams, troubleshooting, developing procedures, and providing general aircraft knowledge training. The position requires a STEM degree, a Secret or higher clearance, and willingness to work a 4/10 second shift at Edwards AFB, CA. | — | 0 |
| Staff Avionics Architecture Engineer Staff Avionics Architecture Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for driving design approach and decisions for avionics architecture using principles of MOSA, OMS, and SOSA. Involves developing engineering models, system architecture diagrams, and collaborating with Integrated Product Teams using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like Cameo. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr. Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer (Naval Architect) Seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer with a naval architecture or ocean engineering background in submersibles and underwater vehicles to join the Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit. Responsibilities include performing naval architectural roles associated with underwater vehicle system design, requirements analysis, conceptual design, pressure hull sizing, ballast assessment, hydrodynamic analysis, energy system sizing, propulsion design, weight/equilibrium/stability/trim calculations, and auxiliary systems design. The role requires technical leadership and collaboration in a team environment. | — | 0 |
| Staff Electronics Engineer - Infrastructure Architect Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Electronics Engineer - Infrastructure Architect to design and develop scalable datacenter systems, including on-premises and hybrid solutions. The role involves infrastructure automation, scripting, storage solutions, and providing technical leadership to cloud and infrastructure engineers. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Production Planner & Scheduler - Level 4 This role is for a Senior Principal Production Planner & Scheduler at Northrop Grumman, focusing on complex programs in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include work order analysis, MRP execution, risk analysis, capacity planning, material shortage tracking, and coordinating material flow. The role requires experience with ERP/MRP systems and low-volume, high-mix manufacturing. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Systems Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Engineer Systems to design and define system architectures for complex computer systems, ensuring hardware/software compatibility and system security. The role involves coordinating subsystem design, resolving deficiencies, planning COTS hardware/software installation, and maintaining expertise in network and computer hardware/software interconnection. Responsibilities include leading enterprise system operations, representing System Engineer in IPTs, managing capacity/performance, and mentoring engineers. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12 years of experience, an active Top Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain IAT Level II certification and SAP access. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal/Senior System Engineer - 16703 Principal/Senior Systems Engineer for the Sentinel Program at Northrop Grumman, focusing on technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, and support equipment development using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and requirements management tools. Requires a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Precision Electromechanical Assembler 2 (Second Shift) This role is for a Precision Electromechanical Assembler at Northrop Grumman, focusing on assembling precision electromechanical products like gyros and gear train mechanisms. It involves tasks such as drilling, reaming, tapping, using precision measuring instruments, and potentially working with fiber optics and shock-sensitive devices. The role requires experience in a manufacturing environment and availability for a second shift. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Mechanical Engineer / Principal Mechanical Engineer - 18778 Mechanical Engineer / Principal Mechanical Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on hardware system and component design, integration, and documentation using CAD and PLM tools. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Associate Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Engineer - 18472 Associate Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Engineer role supporting the Sentinel Program's Command Systems Hardware Design Integration team. Responsibilities include applying ASME standards for hardware design and procurement, supporting integrated assembly design, assisting in trade studies and creating design artifacts using CAD tools, and operating in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment. Requires a Secret security clearance and ability to obtain SAP approval. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer - 18471 Mechanical Engineer role supporting the Sentinel Program's Command Systems Hardware Design Integration team. Responsibilities include applying ASME standards, designing integrated assemblies, performing trade studies, and creating 3D models using Siemens NX and PLM tools. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with CAD modeling and engineering software. | — | 0 |
| U109 Engineering Technician C - 1st Shift Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Technician C to construct, test, and troubleshoot electro-mechanical-optical circuits and equipment. Responsibilities include wiring, bonding, testing components, obtaining materials, performing laboratory tests, troubleshooting circuits, and preparing test reports. Requires an Associate's Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, knowledge of electronic principles, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance with SCI access. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Planning Specialist Level 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist 2 to define and develop material strategy, assess supply resources, aggregate and prioritize demand requirements, and plan inventory, distribution, production, and capacity. The role involves participating in make/buy processes, long-term capacity planning, product lifecycle management, and analyzing supply/demand using MRP tools. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| U107 Inspector B Assembly - 1st Shift Northrop Grumman is seeking an Inspector B to support its organization in Linthicum, Maryland. The Inspector B will determine overall product compliance by performing process/product evaluations via process monitoring and/or auditing for capability and control. They will perform all process/product inspections of purchased/manufactured components/assemblies for development and production programs. | — | 0 |
| CLS - F-35 Aircraft Mechanic 3 Aircraft Mechanic 3 role at Northrop Grumman focused on performing maintenance, repair, launch, and recovery activities on F-35 aircraft. Requires a Secret clearance and involves interpreting technical data, performing modifications, and maintaining aircraft records. The role supports O-Level maintenance and may involve training team members. | — | 0 |
| Principal Subsystems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Subsystems Engineer to join their Global Surveillance team in San Diego, CA. The role involves installation, integration, and troubleshooting of aviation-related subsystems, avionics systems, and test equipment. Responsibilities include system integration, test development, documentation, troubleshooting complex issues, and acting as an interface between operations and engineering. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years of experience (or Master's with 3, or PhD), systems engineering experience, experience with aviation subsystems, releasing engineering drawings, command-line OS (Linux, VXWorks), engineering change processes, and Ethernet/TCP/IP. An active Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Planning Specialist Level 1 OR 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 1 or 2) to define and develop material strategy, assess supply resources, aggregate and prioritize demand requirements, and plan inventory, distribution, production, and capacity. The role involves participating in make/buy processes, long-term capacity planning, product lifecycle management, and utilizing Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools. A U.S. Government security clearance (Secret) is required. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Director 2 Strategy & Operations Engineering Director responsible for driving operational excellence, strategic planning, cross-functional alignment, and organizational effectiveness across the Engineering organization. This role partners closely with Engineering leadership, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to develop and execute strategic initiatives that improve delivery, scalability, workforce planning, governance, and business performance. The role also involves managing engineering operations, financial management, executive communications, and process improvement. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer Level 5 - Engineering Coordinator Systems Engineer Level 5 - Engineering Coordinator role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on overseeing technical execution of multiple projects, establishing engineering metrics, and supporting proposals. Requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and a STEM Bachelor's degree with significant experience in Systems Engineering or related disciplines. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Systems Engineering Manager 2 -18911 - 18905 This role is for a Systems Engineering Manager at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the Sentinel Program. The manager will lead a team of ~10 FTEs in performing systems engineering functions for support equipment and training devices, including technical and programmatic leadership, Work Package Lead responsibilities (cost, schedule, earned value), OPSCON documentation, System Architecture modeling, interface product development, and requirements/verification approach definition. The role also involves employee performance management and career development. A Secret security clearance is required, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Field Liaison Engineer/Principal Field Liaison Engineer Field Liaison Engineer/Principal Field Liaison Engineer at Northrop Grumman supporting aerospace systems at Edwards AFB, CA. Responsibilities include evaluating and resolving production problems, analyzing specifications, investigating defects, developing installation procedures, redlining drawings, and facilitating field modifications and repairs. Requires a STEM degree, experience with aviation systems, and an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer Level 4 - Engineering Coordinator Systems Engineer Level 4 - Engineering Coordinator at Northrop Grumman, responsible for overseeing technical execution of multiple projects, establishing engineering metrics, and supporting proposals. Requires an active SCI clearance and a STEM degree with significant experience. | — | 0 |
| Software Systems Integration Engineer - Level 5 Software Systems Integration Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for synthesizing customer needs into system test solutions, developing and executing test plans, coordinating integrated testing, and performing technical analysis and evaluations of complete systems. Requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and Sec+ certification. | — | 0 |
| Software Systems Integration Engineer - Level 4 Software Systems Integration Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for synthesizing customer needs into system test solutions, developing and executing test plans, coordinating testing, and performing technical analysis of systems. Requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and Sec+ certification. | — | 0 |
| Sys Modeling and Simulation (Algorithms Engineer) - Level 6 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Algorithms Engineer with a systems engineering approach to design and test custom algorithm solutions and develop/validate complex models and simulations. The role requires a strong STEM background, experience with algorithm development, technical presentations, collaborative work on hardware/software/firmware, and proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Operations Analysis Systems Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer Level) Operations Analysis Engineer at Northrop Grumman focused on military systems modeling, simulation, and analysis, including threat system, survivability, and mission performance analysis. Requires a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Mission Assurance Engineer This role focuses on ensuring the quality, reliability, safety, and maintainability of complex systems, particularly within the defense sector. It involves defining and monitoring mission-assurance specifications, overseeing design and development processes, conducting technical and contract reviews, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory standards. The engineer will also analyze nonconformances, drive root cause analysis, and manage configuration. | — | 0 |
| Printed Circuit Board Designer - Layout This role involves designing and routing printed circuit boards using Xpedition layout software, adhering to IPC standards, and applying knowledge of high-speed digital and RF principles. The designer will collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams, as well as manufacturing, to ensure the successful realization of complex circuit designs, utilizing advanced layout techniques and Valor NPI for output file generation. | — | 0 |
| Manager Supply Chain Programs 3 Manager Supply Chain Programs 3 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading supply chain strategy and execution for the Advanced Land Sensors Operating Unit. This role involves managing material strategy, cost and schedule, risk management, and cross-functional coordination with PMO, Operations, and Quality. | — | 0 |