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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| Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on nuclear surety for military aircraft or weapon systems. Responsibilities include performing and supporting design evaluations for nuclear surety requirement compliance, requirement derivation, verification processes, system architecture examinations, and coordinating with stakeholders. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with military aircraft or weapon system design and/or operation. The role may be filled at either the Base or Principal level. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Financial Analyst This role is for a Financial Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and analysis within the Aerospace and Defense industry. It involves supporting program financials, working with business management teams, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations like SOX. The position requires strong Excel and PowerPoint skills and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. | — |
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| Principal Safety Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Safety Engineer to join their EHS team in Plymouth, MN. This role focuses on facility and process safety, hazard identification, building safety management systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards. Responsibilities include developing safety procedures, managing hazardous operations (explosives, high voltage, lasers), chemical handling, new hire orientation, incident reviews, and supporting Process Safety Management compliance. The role requires strong multitasking, problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills, with a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's degree and 3 years of experience. A Secret Government Clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Test Conductor - Armament Certification Responsible Engineer Senior Principal Test Conductor - Armament Certification Responsible Engineer at Northrop Grumman. This role involves leading tests for nuclear requirement verification and certification, ensuring compliance with safety criteria, and maintaining the certified status of weapon systems. It requires a Secret or higher clearance and involves coordination with government and contractor personnel. | — | 0 |
| Instrumentation Engineering Manager 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Instrumentation Engineering Manager to lead a team of Engineers and Technicians in Melbourne, FL. The role involves program staffing, Test Readiness Reviews, leadership development, team engagement, goal setting, performance feedback, managing schedules, spending plans, staffing plans, developing proposals, and presenting status to senior leadership. Requires a STEM degree with significant engineering experience, specifically in Flight Test Instrumentation, System Test, Systems Integration, Project Leadership, Hardware Design, or Electrical Design. A Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance and Program Special Access. | — | 0 |
| Reliability Engineer - Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) Reliability Engineer focused on System Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) Engineering Analysis for defense systems. Responsibilities include R&M allocations, predictions, FMECA, BIT analysis, mission reliability analysis, and supporting issue investigations. Experience with FTA, FRACAS, HALT, RGT, and ESS is required. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring R&M program requirements are met. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Program Cost Control Analyst This role is for a Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial management and Earned Value Management (EVM) for defense programs. The responsibilities include budget development, cost tracking, financial analysis, and reporting to ensure contracts meet financial and government guidelines. The role requires experience with financial systems, EVM concepts, and strong Excel skills. | — | 0 |
| Manager Digital Engineering 3 Manager for a Digital Space Technology department at Northrop Grumman, leading over 100 engineers in advanced digital electronics for space systems. Responsibilities include technical health, talent development, staffing, strategic planning, and execution support for mission-critical hardware. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Sr. Staff Systems Engineer - 18070* Sr. Staff Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on systems integration, external interfaces, and mission scenario operational threads. Responsibilities include technical leadership, oversight, customer liaison, integration activities, and developing system engineering artifacts. Requires experience with complex aerospace/defense systems and DoD contracts. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Project Management This role is for a Sr. Principal Project Manager focused on enterprise physical security and converged network security, bridging IT infrastructure and physical facility protection. The candidate will manage projects related to physical security systems, access control, and video management software, requiring experience in system deployment, network security, and incident response. A Top Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Project Management/Principal Project Management - 18539 Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Principal Project Manager for the Sentinel Project at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. The role involves overseeing operational aspects of projects, managing control accounts, cost control, EAC, risk management, and variance analysis. Responsibilities include monitoring project progress, intervening in issues, and problem-solving with stakeholders. Requires a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience, a Secret security clearance, and proficiency in project management principles and tools like MS Office and Jira. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal EW Technical Responsible Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal EW Technical Responsible Engineer to join their team in Melbourne, FL. The role involves integration, test, and technical execution of Electronic Warfare systems, including planning, coordinating, and executing integration and test efforts, developing test procedures, supporting system development, verification, production, and flight test. The position requires a strong technical understanding of RF spectrum operations, antenna systems, multi-sensor integration, and related disciplines. The candidate will collaborate with technical leadership, support system lifecycle stages, and lead technical efforts. A Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain SAP clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Electronics/RF Test-1st Shift Northrop Grumman is seeking an RF Test Engineer to design and integrate antenna test equipment, develop software for test automation and data analysis, and troubleshoot RF issues for phased array testing. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM discipline, experience with RF test equipment and software development (C#, Visual Basic, MATLAB), and an active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a SAP clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Electronics/RF Antenna Test-1st Shift Seeking an RF Test Electronics Engineer for antenna test equipment design, integration, software development for automation and data analysis, and troubleshooting RF issues in a state-of-the-art facility. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with electrical/RF test equipment and software development. | — | 0 |
| Sr Staff Engineer Electronics Senior Staff Electronics Engineer role focused on driving issue resolution, root cause analysis, and configuration management for complex data center and communication systems in the field. Requires strong engineering process execution, leadership, and stakeholder coordination. | — | 0 |
| Business Development Representative Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Business Development Representative III to support the execution of business development initiatives across the Enterprise. This role involves supporting day-to-day operations, coordinating key messaging and materials, and analyzing the competitive landscape. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience and an active US Government Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 17387 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel Program in Huntsville, AL. The role involves supporting the full systems-engineering life cycle, including requirements definition, allocation, traceability, functional decomposition, interface definition, and verification. The engineer will develop system architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture and contribute to requirements development and management. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Manager Engineering 2 Manager Engineering 2 at Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA, responsible for leading a team of engineers and technicians in production test execution, including static and dynamic testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance. This role involves functional management (20%) and program management (80%), with a focus on career guidance, recruitment, and ensuring unconstrained test execution for aerospace systems. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in flight/production test environments. | — | 0 |
| Principal Test & Evaluation Engineer This role supports a research area within Northrop Grumman's Research & Advanced Design (RAD) organization, focusing on 5G/NextG communications, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and future wireless technologies for tactical applications. The engineer will integrate, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot these systems and cloud architectures, requiring hands-on technical experience, scripting skills (Python), and experience with virtualization/containerization and Agile development. The role involves developing test and integration software and requires a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Test & Evaluation Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Test & Evaluation Engineer to support the application of cutting-edge commercial technologies, including machine learning, to operational military use cases. The role involves designing, executing, and analyzing RF systems testing and integration, developing test plans and procedures for DoD programs, and overseeing instrumentation setup. The position requires a Secret clearance and experience with RF test equipment and cloud environments. | — | 0 |
| Principal/ Sr. Principal Pricing Cost Estimating Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Pricing Cost Estimating / Independent Cost Evaluation (ICE) Analyst to evaluate basis-of-estimates and proposal offerings, ensure consistent estimating practices, and support independent cost evaluation reviews. Responsibilities include supporting pricing analysts, collaborating with programs, developing training, quantifying risks and opportunities, and analyzing data. | — | 0 |
| Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 3 or 4 Program Cost Control Analyst for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, responsible for managing budgets, schedules, financial analyses, and ensuring adequate funding for contracts. The role involves leading multiple CLINs, managing subcontractors, setting up cost control systems, supporting audits, and performing EVM tasks. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience with financial analysis and Earned Value Management. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Industrial / Principal Engineer Industrial Industrial Engineer / Principal Industrial Engineer role focused on developing production schedules, supporting manufacturing floors, implementing cost-saving solutions using continuous improvement tools, analyzing shop floor practices, and generating efficiency metrics. Requires a STEM degree, a Secret clearance, and proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and/or PowerPoint. The role may be filled at either the Base or Principal level. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Electronics Principal Electronics Engineer (Supplier Management Team Lead) for the Triton MFAS radar subsystem team. Responsibilities include coordinating the SMT, managing execution of work orders, establishing metrics, managing risks, reviewing documentation, and reporting status. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, familiarity with product lifecycles and government acquisition, and Project Management/Control Account Management experience. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Project Management Project Manager role at Northrop Grumman supporting the Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) Operating Unit on the Operating Unit Proposal team. Responsibilities include leading proposal activities, managing contractual requirements, cost, schedule, and technical elements, and coordinating with various engineering and manufacturing functions. Requires experience with DoD contracts, proposal development, and Earned Value Management (EVM). | — | 0 |
| Logistics Engineer - Level 3 or 4 Logistics Engineer responsible for developing and managing logistics support analysis, level of repair analysis, FMECA, spares optimization, technical data, and integrated logistics support plans for defense systems. Requires adherence to industry standards like MIL-STD-1388 and familiarity with DoD IPS Elements. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal System Engineer 3/4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to develop and execute programs, analyze tooling and support equipment, recommend solutions for repair/rework, assess engineering drawings, generate complex engineering models and drawings, create 3D CAD models and BOMs, develop design concepts, lead DFM/DFA reviews, generate technical documentation, coordinate with suppliers, support prototype builds, research and design mechanical products and systems, analyze complex systems, solve obsolescence issues, manage schedules and risks, validate tooling, and perform functional analysis to translate customer requirements into hardware specifications. | — | 0 |
| Precision Electromechanical Assembler 2 (Weekend 1st Shift) This role involves performing precision electromechanical assembly, including wiring, component installation, hand soldering, and rework of units. It requires working from detailed instructions and diagrams, with a focus on manual dexterity and attention to detail. The position is for a Weekend 1st Shift in Salt Lake City, UT. | — | 0 |
| Model Based Systems Engineering Manager 2 - Requirements and Architectures This role manages a team of Systems Engineers focused on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for inertial navigation systems, covering requirements and architectures. Responsibilities include process development, team guidance, proposal support, staffing coordination, and employee development. Requires a STEM degree, MBSE experience, team leadership, and understanding of SE/PM tools. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sensors Systems Engineering Manager 2 Manager for a team of Sensor Engineers focused on the design, development, and production of inertial navigation systems for aerospace and defense applications. Responsibilities include process implementation, proposal development, team guidance, and career development. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Level 2/3 Software Engineer role focused on the full stack development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience with languages like Python, C++, and tools like Ansible. The role involves troubleshooting, testing, configuration, and enhancement of ground segment software for national security applications. | — | 0 |
| Principal Systems Engineer - F35 Project Engineer Principal Systems Engineer for the F35 Project Engineering role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on planning and executing change packages, maintaining technical integration, cost, and schedule. Requires coordination with customers and internal IPTs, driving change execution across departments, and presenting status to leadership. The role demands strong communication, organization, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects in a dynamic environment. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Software/Principal Engineer Software (Infrastructure) Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL, focusing on deploying, automating, maintaining, and troubleshooting software infrastructure for aviation or safety-critical systems. Requires experience in C/C++ or other OOP languages and understanding of the software development lifecycle and automated testing for analyzing large datasets. Security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Software - Infrastructure Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on the full software lifecycle for tactical applications supporting the warfighter. Requires experience with Linux, scripting, virtualization, and object-oriented programming languages, with a strong emphasis on security clearance and adherence to program best practices. | — | 0 |
| RF Microwave Design Engineer Level 3/4 - Rolling Meadows Northrop Grumman is seeking an RF Microwave Design Engineer (Level 3/4) to design, model, and verify RF/microwave and mixed signal CCAs. The role involves using industry-standard tools for simulation and design, performing RF chain analysis, and developing/executing test procedures. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable STEM degree with significant RF engineering experience. | — | 0 |
| Principal Windows Systems Administrator - Polygraph Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Windows Systems Administrator to support information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts. Responsibilities include managing Windows Server OS, Active Directory, GPOs, patching, monitoring, and ensuring system compliance and security. Requires a Master's degree with 3 years of IT experience or equivalent, IAT Level II certification, Windows domain experience, and a Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Polygraph. | — | 0 |
| Electrical/Principal Facility Electrical Design Engineer - 17633 & 17632 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 generation, conversion, and distribution systems for ground systems, including electrical system analysis, test procedures, and power architectures. Responsibilities include attending technical exchange meetings, collaborating with integration teams, and potentially performing research and evaluation of electrical systems. The position requires a STEM degree, experience in electrical architecture or power systems, and knowledge of industry codes and standards. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Power Lead Design Engineer - 17637 &17638 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineering Technical Lead to support the Sentinel program. The role involves designing electrical power generation, conversion, and distribution systems for ground systems, including electrical system analysis and documentation. Responsibilities include attending technical meetings, coordinating designs, and potentially performing research and integration of electrical systems. Requires a STEM degree, US citizenship, a Secret clearance, and experience in electrical architecture, power systems, or mixed-signal circuits, with proficiency in power system design software. | — | 0 |
| Principal Mission Assurance Engineer - 13174-2 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Mission Assurance Engineer to ensure mission success through technical reviews, quality assurance, risk management, and maintaining program quality plans for aerospace/missile systems. This role requires a Secret security clearance and experience with Quality Management Systems. | — | 0 |
| SCA Elec Tech Maintenance 1 Northrop Grumman is seeking an SCA Electronic Maintenance Tech 1 to repair, modify, and maintain electronic equipment and Electronic Warfare systems. Responsibilities include fabricating, assembling, and disassembling electronic subassemblies, wiring circuits, replacing components, performing routine preventative maintenance, testing, troubleshooting to component level, and conducting engineering tests. Requires an Associate's Degree in Electronics or equivalent experience, familiarity with test equipment, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| PC Desktop Support Tech 3/4 - Top Secret Desktop PC Technician role at Northrop Grumman, requiring a Top Secret clearance, focusing on installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining computer systems and networks for users. The role involves technical support, user assistance, hardware/software recommendations, and adherence to security regulations. | — | 0 |
| Military Trainer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Military Trainer in Huntsville, AL to provide consulting expertise in the development and evaluation of military training and doctrine. Responsibilities include planning and executing training phases, instructional delivery, doctrinal development, scenario-driven exercises, and after-action reviews. The role involves instructor-led training to DOD civilians and deploying units, as well as assisting with equipment maintenance and training material development. Requires a Secret clearance and a technical background with military systems. | — | 0 |
| Principal Systems Engineer / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Architect Engineer to join their Systems Engineering organization in Melbourne, FL. The role involves developing system architectures, defining capabilities and performance requirements, setting design and technology maturity constraints, defining interfaces, and outlining implementation approaches and operational concepts. The candidate will analyze architectures and create DODAF or SysML Viewpoints, working on the Longshot team. This position requires a Secret clearance and experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer 2/3 Manufacturing Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for developing and overseeing manufacturing processes, creating work instructions, improving productivity, analyzing data, troubleshooting problems, and supporting manufacturing personnel. The role involves coordinating with design engineering, evaluating hardware, researching tools, and troubleshooting existing processes. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and relevant experience, with eligibility for a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Materials & Processes Engineer/Principal Materials & Process Engineer (Composites) - Weekend Shift (3/10) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Materials & Processes Engineer specializing in composite materials for airframe structures. The role involves root cause analysis of material failures, generating test plans, analyzing and developing materials and processes, and ensuring quality specifications. Requires a BS in a STEM discipline with relevant experience in composite materials for aerospace structures and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Level 2 or Level 3 Proposal Analyst This role supports proposal development, cost estimating, and pricing analysis for defense contracts, ensuring compliance with RFP specifications and regulatory requirements. It involves compiling cost, schedule, and technical elements, researching historical data, developing cost models, and participating in fact-finding and pricing reviews. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a business-related field and experience in proposal or material estimating, with a Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Materials & Processes Engineer/Principal Engineer (Composites) - 2nd Shift This role focuses on materials and processes engineering, specifically with composite materials for airframe structures in the aerospace industry. Responsibilities include root cause analysis of material failures, generating test plans, analyzing and developing materials and their fabrication processes, and ensuring quality specifications. The role requires a STEM degree and experience with composite materials in aircraft and repair processes, with a strong emphasis on obtaining DoD Secret and SAP clearances. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Proposal Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Proposal Analyst to support the F-35 Production & Development Operating Unit. The role involves leading and supporting proposal activities, including developing, planning, and scheduling proposals, compiling cost, schedule, and technical elements, researching historical data, developing cost models, coordinating fact-finding meetings, and participating in pricing reviews and negotiations. The position requires experience in estimating, pricing, finance, contracts, and knowledge of government contracting regulations (FAR, DFARS). | — | 0 |
| Software Deployment Lead – Level 3 or 4 Software Deployment Lead role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on coordinating builds, managing software CM tools, and overseeing deploys and builds in highside and lowside environments. Requires experience with Python, Linux, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Gitlab workflows, and CI/CD pipelines. A Top Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst Seeking a Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis for program requirements. Responsibilities include establishing Work Breakdown Structure, assessing performance criteria, supporting reporting, maintaining cost/schedule integration, and analyzing funding and risk. Requires experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and financial forecasting in a government contracting environment, including tools like Cobra and/or SAP S4. A Secret Clearance is required. | — | 0 |