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).
| Title | Stage | AI score |
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| Project Planning Manager lvl 3/4 Project Planning Manager for Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems sector, responsible for planning and directing program efforts, managing cost, schedule, and technical performance, coordinating proposals, and leading cross-functional teams. Requires experience with project management skills, customer engagement, and the ability to obtain a secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Program Manager Level 3/4 Engineering Program Manager for Northrop Grumman's Strategic Launcher Engineering team, supporting Fleet Ballistic Missile programs. The role focuses on end-to-end technical execution, cost, schedule, quality, and staffing of development efforts, requiring multi-discipline engineering knowledge. Responsibilities include overseeing programmatic execution, acting as Scrum Master, managing control accounts, creating schedules and budgets, leading proposal activities, managing scope baseline, developing staffing demands, collecting metrics, ensuring technical scope management, and identifying/mitigating technical risks. | — |
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| Principal Systems Engineer - R&V / IFC Principal Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on requirements and verification within aerospace systems. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree and experience in systems engineering aspects like requirements decomposition, test planning, verification, integration, and management. An active Secret clearance is mandatory. The role involves supporting cross-IPT development, managing project execution, and potentially using JIRA for issue tracking. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Software Assurance This role focuses on software assurance, reviewing software scans, identifying and recommending remediation for software flaws, and ensuring program requirements related to software assurance are met. It involves interacting with technical discipline organizations and developing software assurance deliverables within a defense sector context. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (Integration & Test) Senior Principal Systems Engineer focused on integration and test for complex electronic systems (EOIR, RFEW) in defense applications. Requires extensive experience in test plan generation, execution, troubleshooting, and collaboration across disciplines, with a strong emphasis on hardware/software integration and verification. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Systems Engineer / Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer This role involves supporting radar development and sustainment programs, focusing on RF troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and laboratory support for hardware upgrades and testing. The engineer will use tools like MATLAB and SAP, and work with various engineering and manufacturing teams. Experience in a manufacturing environment and understanding of RF theory are required. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 4 Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for defining, governing, and validating the security posture of a complex missile weapon system. This role involves enterprise-level security decisions, cybersecurity architecture, program protection, exportability, supply-chain assurance, and survivability. The engineer will set technical direction, mentor staff, lead design reviews, interface with customers, and ensure compliance with regulations and DoD policies. | — | 0 |
| Electrician (Off Shift) Electrician role at Northrop Grumman focusing on maintaining and repairing industrial plant electrical equipment, including high voltage distribution lines and control systems. Requires a journeyman electrician license or technical school equivalent, and experience with various electrical components and systems. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Production Engineer Level 2 / 3 Mechanical Production Engineer at Northrop Grumman focusing on the design, development, and support of steam turbine and gearbox systems for US Navy surface ships and submarines. Responsibilities include applying engineering principles, developing design concepts and repair solutions, performing trade studies, conducting analyses, and participating in detail design, drawing development, and production phases. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 3 Cyber Systems Engineer for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, focusing on designing, developing, and implementing protection strategies for advanced missile, guidance, and seeker systems. The role involves integrating Anti-Tamper, Cybersecurity, Program Protection, and Cybersecurity Supply-Chain Risk Management to safeguard sensitive technologies against nation-state adversaries. Requires technical depth in secure embedded system design and security assessments. | — | 0 |
| Manager Machining Manufacturing 2 Manager for Machining Manufacturing at Northrop Grumman, focusing on fabrication, assembly, and testing of Launcher Products. The role involves supervising a team of welders, painters, and assembler-testers, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement standards, and managing team time, pay, and interpersonal issues. Requires a Bachelor's degree, supervisory experience in operations, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Sr Principal Configuration Analyst - 18010* This role is for a Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst supporting the Sentinel program. The primary responsibilities involve managing change control, conducting Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) to ensure complex hardware and software systems align with their technical baselines, and verifying product design against requirements. The role requires extensive experience in configuration management and data management, with a strong emphasis on audit processes for both hardware and software. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Staff Test Engineer - 9317-1 Staff Test Engineer for the Sentinel (GBSD) program, focusing on vehicle level integration, test, and checkout activities. Responsibilities include defining test requirements, developing test documentation, executing integration and testing, performing data analysis, and serving as a technical lead for the On Board Test Equipment team. Requires an active DoD Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Project Management - 16137 Project Manager for the Sentinel program, responsible for overseeing operational aspects of projects, managing schedules, budgets, and serving as a liaison between project management, planning, and line management. The role involves monitoring project progress, resolving issues, and coordinating with various teams and customer events. Requires experience in project management principles, Microsoft Office Suite, and excellent communication skills. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Cyber Systems Engineer - Secret Staff Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for leading and supporting information systems and network design, operation, and security activities within a classified environment. The role involves managing software development and test environments, including lab infrastructure, desktop virtualization, and network/security functions. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing automation tools, configuring hardware-in-the-loop testing, integrating avionics systems, operating test stations, and ensuring secure cyber networking solutions. The position also requires documentation, issue resolution, research into industry trends, and mentorship of junior engineers. | — | 0 |
| Engineer or Principal Engineer Systems Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on supporting capability upgrade programs, involving requirements management, technical reviews, and supplier coordination. Requires a Secret or higher clearance. | — | 0 |
| Consulting Chief Engineer – Solution Train Engineer (26-256) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Consulting Chief Engineer – Solution Train Engineer to support the C2BMC program, a critical component of the Missile Defense System. This role involves scaling and tailoring Agile execution for large, complex DoD development programs, synchronizing ART/RMA development efforts, owning program Agile processes and metrics, and serving as a spokesperson for the scaled Agile implementation. The position requires a Secret clearance and involves supporting strategic, regional, and operational levels for missile defense. | — | 0 |
| Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 2 This role focuses on program planning and scheduling analysis, including detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis. It involves creating and managing the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), implementing scheduling best practices, and conducting reviews. The role requires experience with scheduling software and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). | — | 0 |
| Hardware Configuration Analyst - Level 3 This role is a Hardware Configuration Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing parts and assemblies, coordinating modification records, establishing change orders, and ensuring release documentation meets quality standards. It requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance. Experience with Configuration Data Management (CDM) principles is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Manufacturing This role focuses on developing and improving manufacturing processes for machining parts, including designing tooling, fixtures, and machine layouts. It also involves inspecting equipment performance, developing statistical process controls, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role requires a STEM degree and experience with machine equipment, engineering drawings, and potentially CNC machining. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Hardware Principal Hardware Engineer (Level 3) for Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Sector in San Diego, CA. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing testing methods and equipment, troubleshooting RF and digital hardware, analyzing test data, and collaborating with design engineering. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with relevant experience, and experience with VHDL concepts and programming. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Systems Architect Engineer - MBSE Cameo This role is for a Principal Systems Architect Engineer focused on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo Systems Modeler. Responsibilities include requirements development, system decomposition, cyber-architecture support, Zero-Trust concepts, cloud integration, automation scripting (Ansible/Terraform), CI/CD pipeline integration for model validation, and test planning. The role requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with experience, an active Secret clearance, and experience with MBSE modeling, cyber frameworks, and cross-domain solutions. | — | 0 |
| Staff Integrated Product Team Lead Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking an Integrated Product Team Lead (IPT) to manage engineering project delivery within cost and schedule, meeting technical requirements and stakeholder expectations. The role involves utilizing EVMS, risk management, schedule updates, scope management, staffing coordination, and supplier management for spacecraft development or related product development. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience in project management and leading engineering teams. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Sr. Staff Systems Test Engineer - 18942 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Test Engineer to plan and execute vehicle level integration, test, and checkout activities for the Sentinel program. The role involves defining test requirements, developing documentation, preparing and executing reviews, integrating hardware, developing testing methods, interfacing with developers and engineers, performing data analysis, and compiling data for changes. Responsibilities include synthesizing customer needs into test solutions, developing and directing test plans, coordinating integrated testing, serving as a technical lead, reviewing test requirements, performing system evaluations, and overseeing supplier test activities. Requires a Bachelor's degree with significant experience, an active DoD Secret clearance, strong understanding of product lifecycle and engineering best practices, and technical leadership experience. | — | 0 |
| Manager Mission Assurance 2 Manager of quality engineering professionals and analysts responsible for defining and monitoring Mission Assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success. This role performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability, and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements. The manager assesses program performance and risks, manages program budgets and schedules for the Quality scope, and promotes professional development within the quality workforce. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Systems Engineering Manager 2- 18431 This role is for a Systems Engineering Manager at Northrop Grumman, focusing on Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) systems. The manager will oversee a team of systems engineers, providing mentorship and operational support, while also contributing to technical assignments on projects. Key responsibilities include personnel management, process improvement, and staffing, with an emphasis on Model Based Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Verification Planning, and Interface definition. | — | 0 |
| Shipping Receiving Coordinator 1 This role is a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator responsible for processing incoming receipts, verifying materials, conducting inventory cycle counts, managing shipments, maintaining reports, and resolving shipping/inventory issues. It involves operating warehouse machinery and requires strong organizational and computer skills. | — | 0 |
| Production Controller 2 This role is a Production Controller responsible for managing material requirements, schedules, and inventory for manufacturing industrial and commercial products. It involves compiling records, expediting material flow, identifying and correcting shortages, and supporting program meetings. The role requires experience in a manufacturing environment, production/inventory control, and ERP systems. | — | 0 |
| Space Principal/ Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Integrator with expertise in ground software systems, integration, and testing for satellite ground software systems, specifically Command and Control and Mission Management. The role involves hardware deployment, integration, checkout, and testing, with a focus on scripting, automation, and diagnostics reasoning. Requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Systems Northrop Grumman is seeking an EMI/C Systems Design/Test Engineer in Redondo Beach, CA. This role involves ensuring complete compliance from component to system level, including EMI/C testing, design, and technical, cost, and schedule performance. Responsibilities include tailoring test requirements, designing models for interference coupling and shielding, performing EMI/EMC testing and analysis, developing specialized test apparatus, and processing test data. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field with significant experience in EMI/C testing and knowledge of relevant military and commercial standards. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Manager Software Engineering 2 - 18827* Software Engineering Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman in Roy, UT, responsible for leading software development teams in an Agile environment, managing staffing, recruitment, and technical responsibilities across the full software development lifecycle. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with C++, Python, MBSE, and software design. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Manager Software Engineering 2 - 18823* Software Engineering Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading software development teams in an Agile environment, managing staff, and overseeing the full software development lifecycle from conceptual design to system deployment. The role involves defining and implementing software capabilities, collaborating on technical architectures, and ensuring system quality. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with C++, Python, and MBSE. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman focused on model-based systems engineering (MBSE) for software and hardware integrated systems. Responsibilities include functional analysis, requirements development, trade studies, documentation, and tracking changes. Requires a STEM degree and experience with MBSE tools like Cameo and DOORS, with a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Link 16 Embedded Software The role involves designing, developing, integrating, and testing embedded software for Link-16 and Tactical Datalink systems. Responsibilities include architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real-time systems within an Agile environment, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Requires proficiency in C/C++, object-oriented programming, and the full software lifecycle, with experience in firmware integration, debugging real-time systems, and testing Link-16 waveforms. Familiarity with specific standards and lab equipment is also required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Staff Systems Engineer – Enterprise IFC Lead Senior Staff Systems Engineer leading enterprise-wide Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) delivery across multiple defense contracts. Responsible for long-range strategy, roadmap development, cross-organizational coordination, conflict resolution, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and security requirements. Requires extensive systems engineering lifecycle experience and leadership in complex development environments. | — | 0 |
| NG Fellow 1 Northrop Grumman is seeking an NG Fellow 1 with extensive experience in Weapons Systems, missile life-cycle, and systems engineering to provide scientific, technical, and intellectual leadership. This role involves driving technological strategy, developing advanced applications, and ensuring the successful design, operation, and production of complex systems, requiring a Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Electrical Engineer Staff Electrical Engineer at Northrop Grumman supporting proposal efforts for the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) program. The role involves leading a multi-disciplined team through the design, development, and integration of RF and Analog Subsystems, with a focus on proposal strategies, subcontractor management, and technical leadership. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer to support proposal efforts for the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) Site 3 (DS3) program. This role involves leading a multi-disciplined team through the design, development, and integration of major RF and Analog Subsystems. Responsibilities include proposal strategies, subcontractor management, developing labor estimates, overseeing design and development, managing the engineering technical baseline, and briefing leadership. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in RF engineering, Systems Engineering, and proposal development. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Electromechanical Engineer This role is for a Sr. Principal Electromechanical Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on computer hardware design and integration for systems involving diverse electrical signals. The position requires collaboration on design, creation/review of drawings, system-level testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation. A strong background in hardware design, integration, and understanding requirement impacts is essential. The role involves working with power, RF, and fiber optics, and may require travel for installation and configuration. | — | 0 |
| Staff Electromechanical Engineer Staff Electromechanical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on computer hardware design and integration, including power, RF, and fiber optics. Responsibilities include collaboration on design, creating/reviewing drawings, system-level testing, troubleshooting, and technical writing. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12+ years of experience and an active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. | — | 0 |
| Principal Quality Engineer Principal Quality Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on developing and maintaining quality evaluation systems, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing, and implementing inspection and testing procedures. The role involves statistical analysis, auditing quality systems, initiating corrective actions, and leading continuous improvement efforts. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with relevant experience and data analytics skills. Experience with specific standards (IPC, J-Std, MIL-STD) and quality management systems (ISO9001, AS9100) is preferred, as is Lean Six-sigma certification and knowledge of AI, SQL, and Power BI for data analysis. | — | 0 |
| Production Planner – Level 4 This role is for a Production Planner at Northrop Grumman, focusing on optimizing production facility and equipment layouts, workflow efficiencies, and resource utilization. The planner will manage production schedules, resolve resource conflicts, advise on production status, and conduct studies for cost reduction and inventory control. Experience with MRP/ERP systems, critical path analysis, and Master Production Schedules is required, along with an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Avionics Engineer (Level 2 or 3) Northrop Grumman is seeking an Avionics Engineer to research, design, develop, and test electronic equipment and avionics systems for their Business Unit. Responsibilities include integration and testing of mission equipment, managing suppliers, defining test requirements, and preparing procurement documents. The role requires experience with flight avionics hardware, networking standards, and digital computer architecture, along with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Software Development Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging mission systems software in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. The role involves full participation in the software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, and qualification, with a focus on software quality and adherence to sector processes. Experience with C++, Java, and Python is required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Software - Simulation Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Simulation Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and test software for flight simulation and embedded mission systems. The role involves working in an Agile environment with multi-disciplinary teams throughout the full software development lifecycle. | — | 0 |
| Field Engineer - Level 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Field Engineer to perform maintenance on IFICS Data Terminal (IDT), GMD Communication Node Equipment (GCN), and Ground Fire Control and Communication system (GFC/C) hardware and software. The role involves scheduling, technical guidance for anomalies, site upgrades, customer deliverables, process development, and collaboration across teams. Responsibilities include maintaining system availability over 99%, reporting anomalies, supporting site visits and briefings, conducting software patching and anti-virus updates, and requiring an active Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Embedded Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in San Diego, CA. The role involves participating in the full software development lifecycle for flight and mission-critical systems, working with real-time operating systems in an Agile environment. Responsibilities include designing, developing, integrating, and testing embedded software, analyzing system capabilities, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Principal Software Engineer focused on embedded systems for flight and mission-critical applications within the defense domain. Requires extensive experience in the full software development lifecycle, C/C++ programming, real-time operating systems, and multi-threaded software development. A Top Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal Project Manager Project Manager for Northrop Grumman's Armament System/Ammunition Co-Production portfolio, focusing on managing international co-production programs, ensuring program requirements, cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives are met throughout the program life cycle. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Engineering Planning Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Planning Analyst to coordinate, generate, and release documents and software, process Revision Notices, and implement process improvements within the IRCM Department. This role requires strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |