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 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.
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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| Advanced Programs - Principal Test Engineer - 18314 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Test Engineer in Huntsville, AL to develop and execute integrated test plans for complex defense systems. Responsibilities include translating requirements into test solutions, coordinating testing activities, performing technical analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety and security regulations. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience and an active DoD Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer This role focuses on designing, developing, and validating custom algorithms, models, and simulations for defense systems, particularly in EOIR and RFEW applications. It requires a systems engineering approach, proficiency in programming languages like MATLAB, Python, and C/C++, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. | — | 0 |
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| Principal SW Configuration Analyst This role is for a Principal SW Configuration Analyst at Northrop Grumman, responsible for managing software configuration, change boards, documentation, Jira projects, and software licenses. It requires experience in configuration and data management, Microsoft Office, and the ability to obtain DoD Secret and Special Access Program clearances. | — | 0 |
| Composite Prototype Technician Level 3 Composite Prototype Technician III at Northrop Grumman in Iuka, MS, responsible for composite material part layup and fabrication, operating CNC machines, ovens, autoclaves, and hand tools for high-precision manufacturing. Requires a Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr Principal Data Insight Analyst This role focuses on data analysis and insight generation within the defense sector, requiring strong analytical skills, data processing capabilities, and the ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations. It involves leading analytics projects and ensuring data quality, with a strong emphasis on government clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Systems Engineer - Lead Staff Systems Engineer - Lead role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on all-domain information management within the Research and Advanced Development division. Requires leading systems engineering processes, technical reviews, requirements development, integration, testing, and customer interaction. Must possess a Top Secret clearance and experience in systems engineering lifecycle and specific technical fields. | — | 0 |
| Embedded Software Engineer – Level 3 or 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to develop embedded software modules for space flight software platforms supporting national security programs. The role involves interacting with hardware protocols, developing board support packages, integrating software, and analyzing system resources. A TS/SCI clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Cyber Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to support cybersecurity execution across Development and Sustainment activities. The role involves identifying cybersecurity risks, designing and implementing security solutions, managing vulnerabilities, supporting compliance packages, and coordinating with various engineering and program stakeholders. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience in systems engineering and cybersecurity. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Human Factors - Staff Engineer - 18043 Staff Human Factors Engineer - Technical Lead for the Sentinel program, focusing on Human Systems Integration. Responsibilities include leading strategy, planning, and execution of Human Factors activities, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure human performance, usability, and safety throughout the system lifecycle. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in defense contracting environments. | — | 0 |
| Mission Assurance Engineer - Level 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Mission Assurance Engineer to ensure customer and internal quality requirements are integrated into program plans and product drawings. The role involves collaborating with engineering and manufacturing, representing Mission Assurance at review boards, driving quality improvement concepts, performing root cause analysis, and supporting the quality management system. Experience with space systems, PCB design, and reading technical drawings is required, along with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Systems Engineer - FMS Development Lead Staff Systems Engineer FMS Development Lead for Global Hawk program, responsible for leading a diverse engineering team across the Systems Engineering V-Model for Foreign Military Sales customers. Focuses on requirements development, capability development, integration, testing, and verification for fielded aircraft systems. | — | 0 |
| Staff Systems Engineer - LTC Design/Architecture/Integration Staff Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on Long Term Comms (LTC) Design, Architecture, and Integration for the Global Hawk program, supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. The role involves leading engineering teams, managing the technical baseline, translating mission needs into system solutions, and supporting the full Systems Engineering V-Model lifecycle from requirements to verification and milestone reviews. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with significant experience, a Secret clearance, and experience with requirements management tools like DOORS and technical baselines. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Pilot Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Senior Principal UAV Pilot role at Northrop Grumman, focused on remotely piloting unmanned aerial vehicles for experimental and engineering flight test events. Requires extensive flight test experience, pilot certifications, and a Top Secret clearance. The role involves defining, planning, and executing complex flight programs, coordinating with engineering, and potentially conducting customer demonstrations. | — | 0 |
| Network Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Network Engineer to join their team in San Diego, CA. This role involves performing hardware and software installation, configuration, and maintenance, complying with cyber requirements, and recommending system enhancements. The engineer will solve complex problems in an Agile, Networking, and Software environment and may travel for system installations and test support. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree, with specific experience in OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, Cisco IOS, Junos CLI, RHEL-family Linux systems, and packet analysis. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Network Engineer Principal Network Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on enterprise-wide digital transformation using Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices. Responsibilities include performing as a consultant in specialized technologies, hardware/software installation, configuration, maintenance, complying with cyber requirements, recommending system enhancements, and solving complex problems in Agile, Networking, and Software environments. Requires experience with Zero Trust principles, SASE concepts, cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), Kubernetes networking, Terraform for infrastructure as code, and AIOps platforms. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Network Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Network Engineer to join their team in San Diego, CA. This role involves performing as a consultant in specialized information technologies, hardware/software installation, configuration, and maintenance, complying with cyber requirements, and recommending system enhancements. The position requires experience with multi-vendor Segment Routing, Cisco SDWAN, Juniper Session Smart Router fabrics, and knowledge of high-performance fabrics like InfiniBand and RoCE for AI/ML cluster networking. The candidate will also build and operate STIG automation and construct digital twin networks. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal DevOps Engineer (Cloud) (26-297) Sr Principal DevOps Engineer (Cloud) at Northrop Grumman, responsible for deploying, managing, and maintaining large-scale on-premises cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, with a core focus on lifecycle management of containerized environments and infrastructure automation. This includes managing Kubernetes clusters (Nutanix Kubernetes Platform, Red Hat OpenShift), deploying applications with Helm charts and Kubernetes Operators, extensive infrastructure automation with Ansible, and designing/implementing CI/CD pipelines with GitLab. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Systems Architect Engineer – Global Sys & SW Architect (26-276) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Systems Architect Engineer to support the C2BMC program, focusing on translating requirements into architecturally compliant designs, developing system requirements and architectural decompositions, and serving as a technical liaison. The role requires a deep understanding of systems engineering processes, software engineering principles, and experience with various system architecture artifacts. A Top Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Systems Administrator (AHT) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Administrator to maintain and enhance Linux Systems and Infrastructure for the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC). The role requires strong technical skills in operating environments, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities. Candidates will collaborate with a team to support the NSIC, gaining experience in Windows and Linux Administration, network, and hardware management. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| SDS Director of Systems Engineering 1 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Director of Systems Engineering 1 to lead and direct an experienced engineering team responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and managing engineering processes across the SDS program portfolio. This role involves establishing common engineering processes, tools, and training resources, managing engineering tools and applications, and ensuring horizontally integrated skill competencies. The director will also define technical rotation programs, emphasize modern model-based methods for digital engineering transformation, own technical review authority, and manage budgets. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with at least 10 years of engineering experience, including 3 years of formal leadership, experience with product development lifecycles and model-based engineering, and an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer This role is for a Cyber Software Test Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on testing mission-critical software applications across various platforms. Responsibilities include developing and executing test plans, validating requirements, identifying and documenting defects, and collaborating with development teams. The role requires a Secret security clearance and experience with software and hardware testing methods throughout the development lifecycle. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Staff Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer Senior Staff Guidance Navigation and Control Lead at Northrop Grumman, responsible for overseeing advanced GNC and AV-GNC design efforts, directing subordinate leads, and balancing cost and technical trade-offs. The role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, supporting new business opportunities, and managing GNC baselines. Requires a strong background in GNC principles, flight sciences, control systems, and experience leading engineering teams, with an active DoD Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Configuration Analyst - Level 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Configuration Analyst to oversee Configuration and Data Management (CDM) activities for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapons System. The role involves planning, configuration identification, change control, status accounting, verification/audits, and data management across software, hardware, and multiple sites. The analyst will serve as a technical liaison, ensure configuration control for engineering changes, govern data repositories, lead status accounting and audit functions, and operate in an Agile environment. Experience in highly regulated industries and a Secret clearance are required. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Level 4 Software Engineer for Northrop Grumman's Ground-based Midcourse Defense Weapon System (GWS) program, focusing on full-stack cloud development within an IaaS platform. Responsibilities include developing cloud software for program functionality, customer requirements, and enabling activity planning and constraint checking. Requires a Secret clearance and specific cybersecurity certifications. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Software Engineer Senior Principal Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on designing, developing, testing, and debugging software applications and systems for national defense capabilities. The role involves multidisciplinary research, collaboration with hardware engineers, and implementation across various system components. Responsibilities include building and enhancing software, using container engines, adhering to development standards, and contributing to product lines. Requires strong object-oriented development skills in C++, C#, or Java, proficiency in scripting languages like Python, experience with REST APIs, databases, Linux, DevOps tools, and networking. A TS/SCI clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal Tooling Design Checker This role is for a Principal Tooling Design Checker at Northrop Grumman, responsible for reviewing and evaluating mechanical designs and drawings for manufacturability, completeness, and compliance with standards. The position involves developing tooling concepts and supporting Tool Engineers, requiring knowledge of material strengths, machining practices, and CAD systems. | — | 0 |
| Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 3 This role is a Program Cost Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing budgets, schedules, and financial analyses for government contracts. It involves setting up cost control systems, monitoring expenditures, performing variance analysis, and preparing reports related to Earned Value Management (EVM). The position requires experience in financial analysis and EVM, with a preference for defense industry experience and knowledge of financial systems and regulations. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Power Supply Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Power Supply Engineer to lead full life-cycle product development for power conversion architectures in defense systems. Responsibilities include designing switch-mode power supplies, circuit design, regulatory compliance, and leading projects. Requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with significant power electronics design experience and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer (Integration & Test) Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer responsible for integration and test of complex electronics systems for defense applications, including hardware, software, and firmware. Involves generating test plans, procedures, automation, and reports, and executing integration testing in labs or offsite. Requires a strong understanding of systems engineering and the ability to troubleshoot issues. Clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr Principal Field Engineer (Network) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Field Engineer (Network) to support operations and maintenance of complex tactical communication systems, including network architecture, STIG implementation, and routine network administration. The role involves managing Linux servers, network devices, and ensuring cyber security posture, with a focus on voice and data services over wireless IP networks. Requires a Secret security clearance and relevant networking certifications. | — | 0 |
| Principal Software Engineer Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for their Cross-Domain Handling of Releasable Data (CHORD) portfolio, which involves Foreign Military Sales (FMS) two-domain Cross Domain Solutions (CDS). The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex and secure software systems, reviewing and testing software components, and resolving software problem reports using appropriate development and design methodologies. The position requires experience in software development, debugging, and the SDLC within a Linux environment, with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 2 - Advanced Programs Program Manager for Advanced Programs / Propulsion Technology & Weapons team at Northrop Grumman, managing multiple contracts for technologies like solid rocket motors, energetic materials, stealth coatings, and automotive airbag testing. Requires leadership, business development, and technical experience in the aerospace/defense industry, with a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer - Guidance Navigation Controls Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Engineer for Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) to support research and development of flight control algorithms for manned and unmanned air vehicles. The role involves designing, developing, implementing, verifying, and testing algorithms, software, and simulation tools for autonomous aircraft GNC. Responsibilities include developing control laws, dynamic simulation models, performing analysis, and supporting flight test activities. Requires a strong background in control systems, MATLAB/Simulink, and C/C++/Python, with a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Intelligence Analyst/Sr Principal Intelligence Analyst This role involves analyzing data from media forensic tools and various sources to derive analytic conclusions. It requires coordination with stakeholders and providing training. The position is for a Principal/Sr. Principal Cyber Intelligence Analyst with a strong emphasis on data analysis and technical writing, requiring a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. | — | 0 |
| Mission Assurance Engineer/Princ Mission Assurance Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mission Assurance Engineer/Principal Mission Assurance Engineer to support complex engineering problems in an industrial environment. The role involves understanding product design, failure modes, manufacturing processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. Responsibilities include working with design engineering, process engineering, and quality inspections, as well as performing audits and investigations. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting Aeronautics Systems sector, focusing on development, testing, and integration of software for flight, mission, lab, and tools. Requires experience with various programming languages, safety-critical embedded systems, and CI/CD tools. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support the development of Strategic Operating Units, executing both sustainment and modernization programs. The role involves contributing to software engineering initiatives for several programs with software design & development, software test and integration, and DevOps expertise, using a variety of software languages, technologies, and industry best practices, supporting all phases of the development life cycle for flight, mission, lab and tools software. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of experience, familiarity with Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software, Agile framework, and experience with C, C++, Python, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, AND/OR KornShell for Safety-Critical applications/Systems. Familiarity with Architecting, Designing, Implementing, Integrating, Verifying and Qualifying Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software running on various RTOS (VxWorks, Integrity, Real Time Embedded Linux), and Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Tools and Fuzzing Tools is also required. A Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Sr Principal Software Engineer to support the development of Strategic Operating Units, executing both sustainment and modernization programs. The role involves software design & development, testing, integration, and DevOps expertise using various languages and technologies for flight, mission, lab, and tools software within a safety-critical embedded real-time software environment. Experience with Agile, CI/CD, and code analysis tools is required. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Technician - Entry Level Entry-level Manufacturing Technician at Northrop Grumman, focusing on reading blueprints, fabricating structural assemblies using precision tools, and performing quality checks. Requires a Secret clearance and ability to perform physical tasks. Offers relocation assistance and various shift options. | — | 0 |
| Staff Software Engineer Staff Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting Aeronautics Systems sector, focusing on software design, development, testing, integration, and DevOps for strategic operating units. Requires experience with safety-critical embedded real-time software, various programming languages (C, C++, Python), RTOS, and CI/CD tools. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 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 |
| Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer (Kinematic) - Level 2 or 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer (Kinematic) for their Space Systems division in Colorado Springs, CO. The role involves developing high-fidelity threat modeling products, specifically kinematic missile models, for the Missile Defense Agency. Responsibilities include applying engineering and mathematical algorithms to simulate missile and space launch vehicle trajectories, understanding aerodynamic forces and GNC systems, and authoring Verification and Validation documents. The position requires a Secret security clearance and a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with relevant experience. Experience with programming languages like MATLAB or Python and familiarity with ballistic missile flight characteristics are necessary. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer Level 3 / 4 Systems Engineer (Level 3/4) at Northrop Grumman in Cape Canaveral, FL, supporting launcher hardware for Navy weapons systems. Responsibilities include requirements development, system integration, verification, validation, and documentation using tools like DOORS and MBSE. Requires a STEM degree and ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer (Level 3 or 4) Cyber Systems Security Engineer for satellite systems, focusing on RMF, CyberSecurity, CyberResilience, and CyberSurvivability requirements. Responsibilities include system security engineering, attack surface analysis, implementing COTS security products, and ensuring secure deployment of software. Requires experience with security tools and potentially real-time operating systems. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer (Level 2 or 3) Cyber Systems Security Engineering position at Northrop Grumman focused on securing complex satellite systems, communications links, and ground command & control systems. Responsibilities include architecting, implementing, and satisfying RMF Cybersecurity requirements, performing Attack Surface Analysis, implementing COTS security products, supporting space vehicle hardening, and performing system vulnerability scanning and remediation. Requires experience with security products, platform hardening, and cybersecur. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer (Level 3/4) Software Engineer (Level 3/4) at Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA, focusing on full-stack development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. Requires a Top Secret clearance. Responsibilities include developing client/server applications, supporting ground software operations, test automation, and resolving software defects. Experience with Python, C++, and Bash scripting is required. | — | 0 |
| Software Development Engineers (Level 2 or 3) Software Development Engineers (Level 2 or 3) at Northrop Grumman will focus on the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. Responsibilities include full-stack development, creating client and server applications, supporting ground operations, test automation, configuration, and defect resolution. The role requires a Top Secret clearance and experience with languages like Python and C++. | — | 0 |
| RF Test and Power /Principal RF Test and Power Engineer - 1st shift This role is for a Principal RF Test and Power Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the testing, integration, and troubleshooting of RF, digital, and power hardware. The engineer will design testing methods, analyze failure trends, and collaborate with various teams to ensure product performance and delivery schedules are met. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Security Analyst This role is for an Industrial Security Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on ensuring security compliance with government and company regulations for classified programs and facilities. Responsibilities include managing security disciplines like DoD, SAP, and SCI, administering security programs, conducting audits, and providing personnel and facility security support. | — | 0 |