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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| Principal Information Systems Project Manager – Project Engr (26-275) Project Manager for the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program, supporting missile defense systems. The role involves managing technical scope, schedule, and cost for engineering changes, overseeing cross-functional teams, and coordinating project execution within an Agile framework. Requires a Top Secret security clearance and experience in project planning, EVMS, systems engineering, and software development. | — | 0 |
| Computer Operations Analyst – Global COSA (26-280 & 26-281) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Computer Operations Analyst for the C2BMC program, supporting missile defense systems. The role involves daily system monitoring, operations, and maintenance in a 24x7 environment, first-level technical support, troubleshooting hardware/software/networks, documenting issues, and managing user accounts. Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, IAT Level II certification, and an active Top Secret security clearance. | — |
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| Network Engineer II (NES) (26-295 & 26-296) Network Engineer II role at Northrop Grumman supporting the C2BMC program, which is a key component of the Missile Defense System. Responsibilities include supporting build-out and deployments, working within an Agile Scrum team, planning, deploying, integrating, and testing network upgrades, and traveling to remote locations for installations and troubleshooting. Requires a Secret security clearance and specific network engineering skills. | — | 0 |
| MESA Quality Inspector 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Level 4 Quality Inspector for their E-6B maintenance program and other potential programs in Lake Charles, LA. The role involves inspecting detail parts and assemblies for the aerospace industry, monitoring special processes, and running CMM machines. The candidate will also be involved in coordinating QMS policies, supporting audits, and processing corrective actions. A High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 10 years of relevant experience are required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Hardware Hardware Engineer (Level 2) role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing, developing, and implementing testing methods and equipment for RF and digital hardware. The position involves troubleshooting, analyzing test data, collaborating with design engineering, and supporting manufacturing processes. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field and experience with RF test equipment and hardware troubleshooting. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 2 (Supplier Management Team Lead) Program Manager 2, Supplier Management Team Lead for Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector. This role involves evaluating hardware and software suppliers, leading requirements analysis, technical trade studies, risk management, and vendor selection. Responsibilities include coordinating the Supplier Management Team, monitoring technical performance, managing earned value, overseeing supplier performance phases, reviewing supplier documentation, and reporting status. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 10 years of related experience (or equivalent) in project/program management, engineering, or business management, with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Software Engineering 2 Manager Software Engineering 2 at Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA. This dual-hat role involves functional management (15-20%) and direct software development for a Ground Software Program (80-85%). Requires strong C/C++, embedded systems, software development lifecycle experience, and management duties including tasking, performance reviews, and staffing. The role supports mission applications, system integration, and delivery of deployment strategies and network architecture within a defense context. | — | 0 |
| Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer (RF Systems) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer with expertise in RF Systems, focusing on hardware and embedded software for manufacturing test. Responsibilities include designing test equipment and fixtures, developing and integrating automated test scripts, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and supporting production. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM field, experience with C#, C++, Java, or C, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer (RF Systems) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer with expertise in RF Systems to lead efforts in establishing, modifying, and sustaining testing capabilities for military-grade Electronic Warfare Systems. The role involves shaping acceptance testing requirements, leading test equipment and software development, reporting progress, and performing Earned Value management. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 8 years of experience or a Master's with 6 years is required, along with experience in test equipment design and programming languages like C#, C++, Java, or C. A Secret security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 2 - Precision Products Program Manager for Precision Products at Northrop Grumman, responsible for managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of contracts, acting as the primary customer interface, and leading diverse technical teams. Requires a STEM degree with significant program management experience and a strong understanding of program execution fundamentals. | — | 0 |
| Staff Property Asset Management (Government & Capital ) Staff Property Asset Management Analyst responsible for coordinating property control activities to ensure accountability of government/customer and company assets in compliance with regulations. This role involves leading complex property lifecycle management, serving as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to stakeholders, managing asset business systems, and conducting property assessments and reporting. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 2 - 18860* This role provides administrative, technical, tactical, and execution support in various aspects of the supply chain business process, including Goods Movement, Supply Chain Logistics, and Supply Chain Operations. Responsibilities include tracking and staging raw materials and parts for manufacturing, performing SAP transactions for goods issue and receiving, and supporting activities across the supply chain process. The role also involves loading/unloading materials, wrapping/packing parts, providing material status updates, and operating company vehicles for pick-up and delivery. A strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technical requirements is needed. The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience in logistics support, shipping/receiving, warehousing, and/or inventory control, with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance and forklift certification. | — | 0 |
| Vehicle Engineer Trainer Level 3/4 - Spacecraft Operations - Colorado Springs This role supports satellite programs with mission operations, including on-orbit vehicle/sustaining engineering, anomaly resolution, data trending, performance analysis, and operational product updates. It involves leading anomaly review boards, investigating system signatures, supporting operations readiness, and potentially shift work. The engineer will also modify and develop operations procedures, coordinate maintenance tasks, perform demonstrations, conduct risk analysis, and provide 24/7 on-call support. Communication and presentation skills are essential for customer meetings and status reporting. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer/ Principal Systems Engineer Systems Engineer/ Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focused on technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Requires a STEM degree and relevant experience, with a Secret clearance mandatory. Experience with Agile workflows, model-based systems engineering, and strong communication skills are preferred. | — | 0 |
| Staff Electronics Engineer – Payloads Field Liaison Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Electronics Engineer - Payloads Field Liaison to support the execution of repairs and modifications to systems in the field. This role involves serving as a liaison between operations, engineering, and customer teams, managing field-related issues, developing technical documentation, and providing training and support to field personnel. The position requires a strong background in electronic warfare and aerospace payload systems, with a focus on integration and field analysis. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 4 Systems Engineer Level 4 role at Northrop Grumman focused on leading the architecture and implementation of reusable software components for a multi-variant product line. Responsibilities include eliciting, analyzing, and documenting system-level requirements, maintaining traceability, defining interfaces, creating diagrams, collaborating with Agile teams, and overseeing integration testing. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, with a strong emphasis on requirements management and systems engineering principles. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal Configuration Management Analyst (Oklahoma City) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Configuration Management Analyst to plan and coordinate project documentation, review contracts for documentation requirements, analyze proposed changes to product design, interpret deliverable requirements, and manage supplier data deliverables. The role requires understanding of Configuration Management and Data Management principles, experience with MIL-HDBK-61, and the ability to maintain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Configuration Analyst (Oklahoma City) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Configuration Analyst to manage configuration management activities, including planning, identification, change management, status accounting, and verification/audit. The role involves coordinating project documentation, analyzing design changes, and supporting program configuration and data management requirements. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or equivalent and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Engineer 2/3 This role focuses on improving manufacturing processes and efficiency using mathematical modeling, data analysis, and simulation techniques. It involves designing and implementing processes, conducting time studies, creating Value Stream Maps, and analyzing factory layouts and material flow. The role requires experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), data analysis tools like Excel and Tableau, and factory simulation software like FlexSim. A STEM degree and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance are required. | — | 0 |
| Full Stack Software Developer Level 3 or 4 Full Stack Software Developer (Level 3 or 4) at Northrop Grumman supporting a critical national security mission. Requires Java development, containerized architecture (Docker, Kubernetes), and experience with Kafka, NiFi, or Data Management. Must have an active Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal CNC Programmer /Sr. Principal CNC Programmer This role involves CNC programming for the fabrication of large-scale, complex, precision metal components using plasma and oxy-fuel cutters. Responsibilities include creating and validating CNC programs, reviewing technical data packages, developing nesting strategies, and performing program prove-out validation. The role also requires participation in cross-functional teams and evaluation of new equipment and technologies. | — | 0 |
| PSM OU Principal Property and Asset Management Analyst Principal Property and Asset Management Analyst role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on property administration, lifecycle management, and supply chain operations within a defense sector. Requires experience with FAR/DFAR, property databases, inventory audits, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The role involves technical, tactical, and execution support in supply chain business processes, with an emphasis on production and logistics. | — | 0 |
| AARGM Production Program Manager 2 Program Manager for the production of the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) weapon system, overseeing contract execution from planning to delivery. Requires leadership of cross-functional teams, customer relationship management, budget adherence using EVM, and risk management within the aerospace/defense sector. Must have a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Systems - Cyber (Oklahoma City) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer Systems - Cyber with expertise in cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining security tooling, assessing system controls, documenting A&A activities, and serving as a Cyber Subject Matter Expert (SME) to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework and DoD STIG requirements. Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanning tools, and cloud environments is required. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Engineer Systems - Cyber (Oklahoma City) Senior Principal Engineer Systems - Cyber role at Northrop Grumman focused on secure operations of cloud infrastructure, platforms, and software. Responsibilities include designing and implementing security tooling, assessing system security controls, documenting A&A activities, managing security tools, and serving as an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE). Requires a STEM degree, DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, and experience with RMF, Linux/Windows systems, SIEM, and vulnerability scanning tools. Clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer Experienced Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer needed for Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector in Aurora, CO. The role focuses on planning and evolving processes and infrastructure for rapid capability maturation and deployment, integrating development pipelines with automation and CI/CD frameworks. Responsibilities include defining and implementing build, deployment, provisioning, and monitoring standards, ensuring SCM and code quality, and working within an Agile team to deliver end-to-end automation for deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience (or equivalent advanced degrees/experience), an Interim Secret clearance, and strong experience with containers, Linux administration, shell scripting, Git, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and messaging software. | — | 0 |
| DevOps Engineer (Level 2 OR 3) DevOps Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, monitoring system health, and handling infrastructure as code. Requires experience with containers, Linux, shell scripting, git, CI/CD tools, Kubernetes, and messaging software. Security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Staff Electrical Engineer (Power Supply Design) Staff Electrical Engineer with a focus on Power Supply Design at Northrop Grumman, requiring a Secret clearance and experience in analog circuit design, power electronics, and simulation. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal EMI/EMC Electrical Engineer Senior Principal EMI/EMC Electrical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on hardware design, analysis, and testing related to EMI/EMC engineering. Requires experience in electrical circuit analysis, troubleshooting, and supporting the development of EMI/EMC requirements at the sub-system level. The position also involves performing design analysis to ensure compliance with standards like MIL-STD 461 and MIL-STD 464. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Flight Test Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Flight Test Systems Engineer to develop and publish integrated test plans, detailed test plans, test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing. The role involves providing laboratory support for integration testing, supporting test planning working groups, and interfacing with design and analysis teams to define test configurations and data requirements. The engineer will review test requirements, perform technical analysis of systems, and prepare system-level evaluations. Responsibilities include supporting test card development, readiness reviews, and pre/post-test briefings, as well as providing mission control room support and making real-time decisions. The position also requires conducting pre and post-test data analyses for anomaly identification and resolution, maintaining testing metrics, and serving as a focal point between maintenance, design engineering, and the test site team. Outstanding written and oral communication skills are essential. The role requires working under general direction, independently or within a team, and being self-motivated and detailed. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and IADS is required. Overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work may be required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Flight Test Systems Engineer Staff Flight Test Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on developing and executing integrated test plans, procedures, and analysis for developmental testing of systems, requiring a Secret clearance and STEM degree with significant experience. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer - 18419* Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer to support the Sentinel – Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program in Roy, UT. The role involves synthesizing customer needs into test solutions, developing and executing test plans, coordinating integrated testing, and performing technical analysis of systems. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in systems engineering principles. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Systems - Cyber (Oklahoma City) Staff Engineer Systems - Cyber role at Northrop Grumman focused on secure operations of cloud infrastructure, platforms, and software. Responsibilities include designing and implementing security tooling, assessing system controls, documenting A&A activities, managing security tools, and serving as an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE). Requires expertise in cybersecurity frameworks like NIST SP 800-53 and DoD RMF, experience with SIEM and IDS/IPS tools, and knowledge of cloud environments. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Staff Engineer Embedded Software-T6 (AHT) Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer for a secure missile weapon system, focusing on translating system requirements into embedded software solutions, designing, developing, coding, testing, and debugging real-time, multicore systems. Requires strong C++ skills, DSP background, and experience with communication protocols and RTOS. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Material Requirements Planning Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Material Requirements Planning Analyst to define material requirements, analyze program data for material spend plans, and collaborate with functional areas. The role involves analyzing manufacturing, ERP, and material requirements based on assembly demands, replenishments, changes, and supplies. Responsibilities include developing and analyzing material requirements from specifications and schedules, identifying shortages, resolving problems, approving requisitions, and ensuring timely data collection for forecasting. | — | 0 |
| The SCS Systems Engineering Section Manager (SCS) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineering Section Manager to lead a team and contribute technically to systems engineering efforts within the defense sector. The role involves people management, project execution, and ensuring adherence to engineering practices and company values. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 1 or Level 2 This role supports supply chain activities, primarily in manufacturing and logistics, focusing on the manual movement, shipping, and receiving of materials. Responsibilities include preparing shipping documentation, inventory tracking, coordinating with property management, processing invoices, and staging parts for inspection. The position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical work and lift up to 50 pounds. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Supplier Quality Engineer - 18762 This role focuses on supplier quality engineering within the defense industry, involving data collection, metric building, quality reviews for supplier onboarding, and audits to ensure contractual compliance. It requires experience with quality management systems like AS9100/ISO9001 and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Staff Engineer Systems Senior Staff Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman focused on weapons system modernization and sustainment, requiring deep experience in armament integration, certification, and cross-functional team leadership within a defense context. The role involves technical leadership, requirement verification, and ensuring compliance with safety and certification standards, with a strong emphasis on clearance requirements. | — | 0 |
| Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer to support analyses including cost, readiness, obsolescence forecasting, and Level of Repair Analysis (LORA). The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of engineering experience or a Master's degree, experience in basic statistical analyses, and an active US Government Secret clearance. Python programming experience is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Manager Subcontracts 2 Manager Subcontracts 2 role at Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL, focusing on developing subcontract specifications, managing proposals, negotiating terms, and administering subcontracts for specialized materials and services within the Aerospace & Defense industry. Requires experience with FAR/DFARS and a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Systems Architect Engineer (26-162) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Systems Architect Engineer to support the C2BMC program, which enables U.S. missile defense operations. The role involves defining the architecture for command-and-control and battle management systems, collaborating with various engineering teams, and interfacing with customers. The position requires a Secret clearance and specific DoD 8140 certifications. | — | 0 |
| Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 3 or 4 This role is for a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst at Northrop Grumman. The analyst will perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis for multiple programs, make recommendations, and interface with various teams. Key responsibilities include preparing and coordinating the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), implementing scheduling best practices (DCMA 14-point, IPMR, EVMS, Critical Path Analysis, Schedule Risk Analysis), and providing status reporting and conducting reviews. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree with relevant experience in program/project planning and scheduling, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling software, and the ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Integrated Functional Capability Lead (IFCL) (AHT) Lead the definition, development, and delivery of cross-functional capabilities for defense weapon systems, managing multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated, mission-ready capabilities are delivered on schedule and within budget. This role requires strong systems engineering, program management, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a focus on strategic planning, program coordination, execution, integration, certification, and release of weapon system capabilities. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Systems / Principal Engineer Systems - Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (EEE) Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer specializing in Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (EEE) for defense and aerospace systems. Responsibilities include defining, analyzing, designing, and verifying EEE requirements, including shielding, filters, and circuitry, to ensure compliance with standards like MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464. The role involves technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, and risk analysis throughout the system lifecycle. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in RF or test engineering. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer Systems - Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (EEE) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer specializing in Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (EEE) to perform technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation for total systems. The role involves defining, allocating, interpreting, and flowing down E3 requirements, performing analyses using EMI principles, designing shielding and filters, and preparing/reviewing E3 test procedures and reports. The engineer will also participate in E3 testing and mentor junior engineers. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal Level) Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for the requirements lifecycle from concept to verification, translating customer needs into detailed specifications and ensuring traceability. The role involves supporting integration, testing, and preparing engineering artifacts for program reviews. | — | 0 |
| Security Coordinator - Level 4 This role is for a Security Coordinator at Northrop Grumman, a defense company. The primary responsibilities involve supporting security operations, managing classified materials, processing security information, and performing administrative tasks. It requires a Top Secret security clearance and experience with Microsoft Office. The role is not AI-related. | — | 0 |
| Staff Systems Engineer Configuration Lead Staff Systems Engineer Configuration Lead at Northrop Grumman, responsible for technical authority over program milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR), managing the full requirements lifecycle, system integration, configuration control, cybersecurity, and test planning. The role involves leading anomaly resolution, managing the technical baseline, and producing documentation for program reviews and customer deliverables. Requires a STEM degree, significant experience in Systems Engineering processes, and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Maintenance Plumber 2/3 This is a Maintenance Plumber 2/3 position at Northrop Grumman, focusing on performing preventative maintenance, complex troubleshooting, system repairs, and new construction of on-plant facilities, including high-pressure infrastructure and specialized industrial machinery. The role requires adherence to safety guidelines, blueprint interpretation, and fabrication of piping systems. | — | 0 |