Northrop Grumman
Aerospace · Defense
- HQ
- Falls Church, US
- Founded
- 1994
- Size
- 65,000+
- Website
- northropgrumman.com
Aerospace · Defense
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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| Specification Writer - Level 3 This role involves editing and formatting technical data for documents such as manuals, procedures, and specifications, ensuring compliance with contract, government, and company standards. Responsibilities include performing word processing, editing, and document workflow tasks using PLM tools, and incorporating contractual markings for technical documents. The role requires experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and PLM tools, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Numerical Control Program/Sr. Principal Numerical Control Program This role involves developing and writing programs for numerically controlled machines using engineering specifications and drawings. It requires analyzing engineering drawings, defining configurations, determining machine operation sequences, and selecting appropriate tools and routines for efficient machining. The position also involves testing and modifying existing programs and collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve issues and optimize processes. Experience with specific CAD/CAM software (Catia, NX, Mastercam) and simulation software (Vericut) is essential. |
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| MDO Capture Director 1- TS/SCI This role is for a Director 1 Capture Management (MDO) at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Multi-Domain Operations Capture team. The position involves driving strategic capture efforts, managing large capture opportunities from customer engagement to strategy formulation, and working with cross-functional teams to achieve growth objectives within the defense sector. It requires extensive experience in business development, capture management, and a strong understanding of government acquisition processes and contract types. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 1 or 2 This role supports and assists activities within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain process, including loading/unloading materials, counting, weighing, and packing parts for shipment. It requires the ability to obtain forklift certification and maintain a Government Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Structural Analysis 2 - (3/10 shift) Manager of Structural Analysis for aircraft structures at Northrop Grumman, requiring a Secret clearance and experience in leadership and structural analysis of military aircraft. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel ILS Manager Programs 3 -18927 This role is for an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager for the Sentinel program at Northrop Grumman. The manager will oversee maintenance planning, supply support, packaging, handling, storage, transportation (PHS&T), and technical orders. They will integrate with design and engineering teams to influence design for supportability and reduce sustainment costs. Responsibilities include ensuring program compliance with regulations, managing ILS plans, establishing supply support systems, planning for deployment and sustainment, delivering logistics products, overseeing technical order development, and briefing stakeholders. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in product support functional areas and an active Secret security clearance. Experience in regulated environments is implied by the defense domain and clearance requirements. | — | 0 |
| SCA Elec Tech Maintenance 1 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an SCA Electronic Maintenance Tech 1 to join their team in Warner Robins, GA. This role is responsible for the repair, modification, and maintenance of electronic equipment and Electronic Warfare systems, including troubleshooting to component level and performing routine preventative maintenance on special test equipment. The position requires an Associate's Degree in Electronics or equivalent military experience, with 3+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with test equipment like Oscilloscopes and DMMs. Must be able to work second shift and obtain a Secret US Government clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - CSIL Lab Operations Manager 2 (1848-3) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Lab Operations Manager 2 to oversee the Sentinel Command and Launch Systems Integration Lab (CSIL). The role involves managing teams, developing lab capabilities, planning operations, and ensuring integration and testing activities. The position requires technical knowledge in lab integration, test, and network administration, with a focus on managing projects, budgets, and compliance. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal HR Business Partner - Palmdale CA Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal HR Business Partner to support the Manufacturing and Operations HR Organization. The role involves partnering with engineering leaders to develop and implement HR strategies, manage HR projects, drive talent and performance management, and foster a supportive work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with experience in HR disciplines and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Facility Electrical Design Engineer - 17640 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineering Technical Lead for the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role involves system and equipment design for facility power systems, supporting electrical power generation, conversion, distribution, and circuit protection for ground systems. Responsibilities include electrical system analysis, test procedures, power architectures, and coordinating with integration teams. Research, evaluation, and systems integration in electrical or electro-mechanical systems may also be performed. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with significant experience, a Secret clearance, and knowledge of power system design software and industry codes. | — | 0 |
| Principal Mechanical Engineer Principal Mechanical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on the design, development, integration, and testing of precision electro-mechanical assemblies for defense platforms. Responsibilities include analyzing systems, recommending design changes, interpreting engineering drawings, establishing design concepts, and managing project milestones. Requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 5 years of experience or equivalent advanced degree, CAD proficiency, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Survivability - Mission Integration (CA or FL) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Survivability Engineer - Mission Integration to lead an interdisciplinary team in developing Electronic Warfare subsystems for developmental programs. Responsibilities include technical management of partners, requirements development, system integration, and testing of HW/SW subsystems. The role requires expertise in electromagnetics, RF/EW applications, and algorithm development, with a strong emphasis on system engineering and supplier management. A Top Secret SCI clearance with Special Program Access is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Material Process Engineering Manager 2 - 18821 This role manages a team of Material Process Engineers for the Sentinel program, focusing on COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) part integration, supplier evaluation, risk mitigation, and ensuring compliance with various engineering standards and program requirements within a defense context. The role involves team leadership, performance management, and technical oversight of COTS component selection and integration. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Survivability - Software Integration (CA or FL) Staff Engineer focused on Software Integration for Electronic Warfare subsystems, involving requirements development, collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, and integration of avionics and mission subsystems for airborne platforms. Requires experience in RF/EW applications, digital signal processing, and system engineering methods. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Survivability - Hardware Integration (CA or FL) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Survivability Engineer with expertise in hardware integration for developmental programs. The role involves requirements development, system design, supplier management, and testing of electrical components and systems, particularly in the RF spectrum for airborne platforms. Requires a Top Secret SCI clearance with SAP access. | — | 0 |
| System Administrator Level 3 This role is for a Principal System Administrator responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of a 24/7 IT system team, ensuring availability, performance, and reliability. Responsibilities include overseeing incident management, scheduling, troubleshooting, installing and configuring Windows and Linux VMs, maintaining virtual environments, managing user accounts and permissions, and supporting DevOps software integration. The role requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI indoctrination and experience in IT Service Management, Linux/Windows administration, and virtual environments. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Program Control Analyst (Level 3) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis for program requirements. This role involves Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks, including establishing work breakdown structures, maintaining performance criteria, estimating costs to complete, and supporting reporting requirements. Responsibilities include financial system usage, variance analysis, budget baseline development, and cost/schedule integration, utilizing tools like MPM, SAP, and wInsight. | — | 0 |
| Principal Material Cost Analyst Principal Material Cost Analyst (Level 3) at Northrop Grumman, San Diego, CA. Focuses on Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and financial reporting for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs), ensuring compliance with DOD EVMS guidelines. Responsibilities include preparing month-end reports, developing and reviewing Estimates at Completion (EACs), incorporating changes into the EVMS system, and supporting CAMs with WBS alignment, time phasing, performance measurement, and variance analysis. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or a Master's with 3 years in Business Management, Accounting, or Financial Analysis, with experience in Government Contracting and EVM. Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Prncpl Eng Supplier Quality Senior Principal Supplier Quality Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on ensuring high-quality parts from the supply chain for defense systems. Responsibilities include supplier performance management, quality requirement flow-down, data analysis for process issues, audits, corrective action reports (SCARs), risk assessment, and manufacturing readiness assessments. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, or Engineering, with experience in ISO9001/AS9100 and root cause analysis. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Engineer Electrical - Lab Operations Engineering Lead Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer Electrical to lead lab operations engineering for Test & Evaluation systems. The role involves integrating aircraft systems into a lab environment, developing lab requirements and procedures, executing integration activities, and evaluating mission systems functionality. Requires a strong technical background, understanding of military aircraft, and experience in lab integration with modern software-intensive mission systems architecture. The position requires a Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Administrator Cyber Systems Administrator role at Northrop Grumman, requiring Tier 1 technical support for domain, system, and network administration. Responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining IT systems, providing user support, and troubleshooting. Requires a Master's degree with 0 years of experience or equivalent IT experience, US citizenship, an active SCI clearance, and a DoD 8570 Certification (e.g., Security+ CE). Experience with Linux, Windows OS, and virtualization is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineer - Level 2 or 3 Mechanical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on E3 analysis and HEMP testing within an Agile environment, requiring a Secret security clearance and experience with relevant industry and military standards. The role involves leading design teams, writing reports, developing documentation, and mentoring junior engineers. | — | 0 |
| Guidance Navigation Controls Manager 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Guidance Navigation Controls Manager 2 to lead a team of GNC engineers, providing technical oversight, managing people and processes, and supporting program activities. The role requires a STEM degree, leadership experience, GNC knowledge, and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| General Manufacturing Manager 1 This role is for a General Manufacturing Manager at Northrop Grumman, focusing on production and manufacturing operations for advanced electronics, radar, and communication systems within defense capabilities. The manager will oversee test technicians, ensure quality products are delivered on time and within budget, and promote a lean manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include technical guidance, process development, capacity planning, manpower planning, and talent development. A Bachelor's degree with relevant experience or equivalent experience is required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Systems Engineer - Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Staff Systems Engineer focused on Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) for defense and aerospace programs. Responsibilities include defining, analyzing, and verifying E3 requirements, designing shielding and filters, and mentoring junior engineers. Requires experience with relevant military standards and RF/test engineering. | — | 0 |
| Electrical/Principal Facility Electrical Design Engineer - 17609* Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electrical/Principal Facility Electrical Design Engineer to support the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role involves designing electrical power systems, circuit protection, and related equipment for ground systems, requiring knowledge of industry codes and standards, and proficiency with electrical design and analysis software. The position requires a Secret clearance and the ability to obtain SAP approval. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Systems Engineer Systems role at Northrop Grumman focusing on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for complex systems-of-systems architecture, including applications of machine learning and advanced battle management capabilities. Requires a STEM degree, a Secret clearance, and experience with MBSE techniques and tools. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Systems / Senior Principal Engineer Systems Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer Systems to join their Systems Engineering organization in Melbourne, FL. The role involves defining, designing, integrating, and verifying complex systems-of-systems architecture using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Responsibilities include developing system models, managing requirements, performing trade studies, and supporting the application of technologies like machine learning to military use cases. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 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 |
| Financial Analyst 2/3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Financial Analyst/Principal Financial Analyst to support the Division Rates Manager in the Weapons Systems Division. This role involves coordinating budgets, monitoring costs, analyzing variances, building processes and visibility tools, creating financial bridging data, providing support on business management needs, participating in Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) development, defending FPRP estimates through DCAA/DCMA audits, and ensuring compliance with applicable NGDS Sector PrOP, CAS, and FAR. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Electrical Engineer - 4 The Sr Principal Electrical Engineer will be responsible for circuit design and development for programs, performing detailed board-level digital and mixed signal circuit design, circuit analysis and simulation. They will select component parts, evaluate designs, and write design and test documentation. Experience with Cadence, PSpice/LTSpice, and hardware troubleshooting is required. | — | 0 |
| Software Systems Integrator - 3 or 4 Software Systems Integrator role at Northrop Grumman focused on deploying and managing Kubernetes-based services using Helm and Helmfile. Responsibilities include system integration, configuration management documentation, automating regression testing, and troubleshooting in a Linux environment. Requires active SCI clearance and Sec+ certification. | — | 0 |
| Software Development I&T Engineer - Level 3/4 Software Development I&T Engineer for satellite ground software solutions, focusing on the full software life cycle, DevSecOps, and cloud platforms. Responsibilities include implementing applications using server-side languages, designing high-performance services, and coordinating integration and testing activities. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Supplier Quality Principal Engineer Supplier Quality role at Northrop Grumman focused on ensuring high-quality parts from the supply chain. Responsibilities include managing supplier performance, conducting audits, reviewing compliance, and driving corrective actions. Requires experience with quality management systems, root cause analysis tools, and AS9100/ISO 9001 requirements. A Secret security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis for program requirements. The role involves Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks such as establishing Work Breakdown Structure, maintaining performance criteria, estimating costs to complete, and supporting reporting for variance analysis. The analyst will also handle budget baselines, funding analysis, cost risk assessment, and prepare government cost performance reports. Proficiency in financial systems, EVMS principles, and Microsoft Office is required, along with experience in government contracting and financial forecasting with EVMS or government cost reporting. A Secret clearance is also required. | — | 0 |
| Guidance Navigation Controls Manager 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Guidance Navigation Controls Manager 2 to lead a team of GNC engineers. This role involves technical oversight, people management, process establishment, and customer interface for flight control systems on defense programs. Requires a STEM degree, leadership experience, and GNC knowledge, with a Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Software Systems Integrator - 5 Software Systems Integrator (Level 5) at Northrop Grumman, focused on deploying and managing Kubernetes-based services using Helm and Helmfile, performing system integration and validation, and automating regression testing within a cross-functional agile team. Requires experience with Git, Linux, shell scripting, Docker, and Kubernetes, with a strong emphasis on system integration, verification, and test procedure development. Active SCI clearance with Full-Scope polygraph is mandatory. | — | 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 |
| Systems Engineer Level 5 - Engineering Coordinator Systems Engineer Level 5 - Engineering Coordinator role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on overseeing technical execution of projects, establishing engineering metrics, and supporting proposals. Requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and a STEM degree with significant experience in Systems Engineering or related disciplines. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer – Kill Vehicle Avionics Lead Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the Kill Vehicle Avionics Product development, integration, and testing, focusing on defining the All Up Round (AUR) electrical system architecture. This role involves managing product development, coordinating cross-discipline efforts, overseeing SOWs, EGSE specifications, test methodologies, and providing technical leadership within a product-based structure. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 1 or 2 This role supports and assists activities within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain process, including loading/unloading materials, counting, weighing, and packing parts for shipment. It requires the ability to obtain forklift certification and maintain a Government Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Manufacturing Engineering 3 Manager of Manufacturing Engineering at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading multi-disciplined teams to ensure manufacturing processes and procedures are maintained, compliant, and meet quality, cost, and schedule targets. The role involves technical solutions for complex problems, supplier management, staffing, contract negotiation, integration of automation solutions, project monitoring, long-range planning, risk management, and capital asset strategy. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience or a Master's with 5 years, including 3 years of management experience. | — | 0 |
| Calling all mid-career TS-cleared Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineers! Northrop Grumman is seeking a Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer with a Top Secret clearance to design, analyze, and test spacecraft subsystems for DoD, NASA, and commercial customers. The role involves developing simulation models, control loops, and guidance solutions for rendezvous and proximity operations, with a focus on autonomous systems and small satellites. Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ is required. | — | 0 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst (SkillBridge) - Tampa FL Cybersecurity Analyst role at Northrop Grumman, part of the SkillBridge program for transitioning military personnel. Focuses on using and developing Splunk for security information and event management, including query development, dashboard design, and infrastructure maintenance. Requires a Top Secret clearance and on-site work in Tampa, FL. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Mechanical Design Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on the design of steam turbine and generator components for US Navy propulsion and power generation systems. Requires a STEM degree, experience with solid modeling software (CREO/NX), and knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and ANSI Y14.5 standards. A DoD Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Staff Systems Engineer IPTL (AHT) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Staff Systems Engineer IPTL for their Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) missile program. The role involves leading systems engineering core functions, V&V, and managing technical and performance integration throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include developing design criteria, managing weapon system architecture using MBSE, performing risk management, and ensuring engineering rigor. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of experience, leadership experience on government acquisition programs, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Hardware Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Hardware Integration and Test Engineer to join their team in Aurora, Colorado. The role involves providing engineering expertise for test planning, test environment development, unit testing, part and assembly characterization, testing, and verification processes for systems that utilize diverse electrical signals including power, RF, and fiber optics. The candidate will also design test software and hardware, conduct troubleshooting and modifications on existing hardware designs, document plans and specifications, and integrate RF front end and compute equipment. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Hardware Engineer Staff Hardware Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on test and integration of ground systems, involving diverse electrical signals like power, RF, and fiber optics. Responsibilities include test planning, environment development, unit testing, characterization, troubleshooting, documentation, and integration of hardware and software systems. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience with hardware design, integration, and test processes. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Admin (SkillBridge) Tampa FL This is a SkillBridge Program opportunity at Northrop Grumman for service members preparing for civilian careers, offering hands-on training in an entry to mid-level career path within the Cyber Systems Admin domain. It requires a Top Secret clearance and is designed to provide valuable civilian work experience during the last 6 months of service, with the potential for full-time conversion. | — | 0 |
| Staff Systems Engineer - Execution Lead Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer / Execution Lead to manage requirement verification plans, coordinate reviews, support data collection, and develop verification records. The role involves working with SMEs and Responsible Engineers, developing system test and verification plans/reports, and supporting peer reviews and test procedure development. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with significant experience, a Top Secret clearance, and experience in full lifecycle systems engineering, requirements management (DOORS), and leading technical teams. | — | 0 |