Northrop Grumman has 12 active job listings related to artificial intelligence. The company is hiring for roles across several stages of AI development, with a significant focus on serving infrastructure, agents, and post-training stages, each representing 33%, 25%, and 25% of the listings respectively. Engineering is the primary function for these roles, and all positions are located in the United States. Frequently mentioned technical tags include agent orchestration, evals, and model serving, suggesting an emphasis on operationalizing AI systems. In the last 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 12 new AI roles.
Currently tracking 8 active AI roles, up 222% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $111k–$292k (avg $195k).
Northrop Grumman currently has 12 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: Principal / Sr. Principal Signal / Image Processing Engineer (2), AI Systems Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer Level), AI Systems Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal Level), Discrimination Algorithm Engineer (Level 3 or 4) Secret (Chandler), Engineer Electrical/Principal Electrical Engineer. Most positions are in Engineering.
Northrop Grumman's active AI hiring is concentrated in: serving infrastructure (33%), agents (25%), post-training (25%). 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 (12 roles).
Job postings at Northrop Grumman most frequently reference: agent orchestration, evals, inference infra, model serving, agent research.
In the past 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 12 new AI-related roles.
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| Principal Systems Engineer / Sr Principal Systems Engineer This role is for a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing the technical baseline and coordinating with diverse engineering teams for complex defense systems. The position requires a strong understanding of the full development life-cycle, system thinking, and leadership skills. A DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain SAP clearance are mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Test Engineer - Level 2 Test Engineer for modeling and simulation threat software in support of missile defense systems. Responsibilities include designing, testing, analyzing, benchmarking, validating, verifying, documenting, and integrating simulation products. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Associate Manufacturing Analyst Associate Manufacturing Analyst role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on supporting production, business, and manufacturing processes. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a business-related field and an active Secret clearance. Responsibilities include cross-functional support in areas like planning, quality, and material management. |
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| Engineer / Principal Engineer Structural Analysis Engineer/Principal Engineer Structural Analysis role at Northrop Grumman focusing on structural modification stress analysis for aerospace structures. Responsibilities include analyzing metals, non-metallic materials, and composite structures, performing damage tolerance and durability analysis, and random vibration analysis using tools like Catia, FEMAP, Patran, and Nastran. Requires a STEM degree with relevant experience and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Administrative Assistant 2 Administrative Assistant role at Northrop Grumman supporting a team with calendar management, meeting support, travel arrangements, and general office operations. Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong communication skills. | — | 0 |
| Software Development Analyst – UI Automated Test Engr (26-113) Software Development Analyst – UI Automated Test Engineer for the C2BMC program, responsible for designing and implementing an automated test framework for the C2BMC UI product suite using Java, C++, and Python. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with automated testing principles and tools. | — | 0 |
| Engineer or Principal Engineer Structural Analysis (4/10 2nd Shift) Engineer or Principal Engineer for Structural Analysis at Northrop Grumman, focusing on analyzing metals, non-metallic materials, and composite structures for airframe applications. Responsibilities include damage tolerance, durability analysis, and performing random vibration analysis using FEMAP, Nastran, Catia, and NX. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with bonded composite structural analysis. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Test Conductor Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Test Conductor to oversee the operational aspects of engineering tests for flight hardware, from sub-system to final system level assembly and launch operations. The role involves leading teams, managing schedules, resolving procedures, supporting anomaly resolution, and presenting data. Requires a Top Secret clearance and a Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience or equivalent. | — | 0 |
| Configuration Analyst - 2 / 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Configuration Analyst to manage identification, control, and accounting of systems, products, and equipment according to contractual requirements. Responsibilities include following documentation rules, researching and evaluating technical content, coordinating design changes, performing engineering data control, and modifying standard work. The role requires knowledge of engineering documentation and experience with PLM, CAD, or MRP software, with a preference for STEM degrees and CMII certification. | — | 0 |
| Principal Regulatory Compliance Analyst This role is for a Principal Regulatory Compliance Analyst at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Pricing and Estimating team. The primary responsibilities include managing post-award proposal audits, developing and implementing procedures for compliance with regulatory requirements impacting the Estimating System, and investigating compliance questions. The role requires experience with FAR and DFAR, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Systems Engineer - Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Systems Engineer specializing in Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) to join their team in Melbourne, Florida. The role involves writing, interpreting, and flowing down E3 requirements, designing ground systems, chassis, and harness shielding, developing models, performing analyses, and preparing/reviewing E3 test procedures and reports. The position requires experience with MIL-STD-464 or MIL-STD-461 and RF, Test, or design engineering. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Contracts Administrator - Level 2 or 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contracts Administrator (Level 2 or 3) in Magna, UT. This role involves monitoring contract activities, administering contracts, modifications, and task orders, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Responsibilities include reviewing RFPs, providing contract guidance on FAR/DFAR, managing CDRL/DAL items, partnering with Contracting Officers, supporting subcontract execution, and reviewing Program Change Requests. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Program Cost Control Analyst This role is for a Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial support and analysis for development programs within the F-35 and F-22 aircraft modernization portfolio. Responsibilities include budget and schedule preparation, financial analysis (funding profiles, cash forecasting, variance analysis), Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks, cost risk analysis, and supporting audits and financial reporting. | — | 0 |
| Business Development Manager-RF Systems Business Development Manager for RF Systems in the aerospace and defense industry, focusing on developing and executing strategies to generate new revenue opportunities and capture new programs. Requires experience in the defense industry, data analysis, and an active TS/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Configuration Data Management Controller 2 This role is for a Configuration Data Management Controller at Northrop Grumman, responsible for managing and reviewing engineering documentation, ensuring compliance with specifications, and analyzing changes to product design. It requires a high school diploma with related experience and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Supply Chain Planning Specialist Staff Supply Chain Planning Specialist role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on proposal efforts, material strategy, cost/performance management, and Earned Value Management within a defense context. Requires experience in supply chain, FAR/DFARS compliance, and advanced Excel skills. Security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Quality Engineer - Level 3 Quality Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on ensuring quality in assembly, process, mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems, as well as procured parts. Responsibilities include investigating discrepancies, developing corrective actions, interfacing with stakeholders, verifying test configurations, and supporting production activities. The role requires experience in high-reliability fields like aerospace and a production/manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer - 17725 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer to lead a team responsible for developing and managing software test infrastructure and a secure, immutable test network for the Sentinel program. The role requires strong leadership, networking, OS, and security experience, with a Secret security clearance mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer Manufacturing Engineer role focused on designing and documenting manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, and material handling within an industrial/defense context. Responsibilities include defining fabrication processes, creating work instructions, and supporting equipment maintenance and facilities. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal System Safety Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal System Safety Engineer in Melbourne, FL. The role involves developing and evaluating product systems, associated support equipment, and facilities for safety requirements, assessing implementations for hazards, and collaborating with design teams. Responsibilities include analyzing safety criteria, preparing technical documentation for Airworthiness Certification, reviewing test plans, and performing System Safety Analysis per MIL-STD-882E. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience (or Master's with 7) and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Familiarity with system safety engineering principles, requirements development, and various analysis techniques is essential. Preferred qualifications include experience with specific requirements and safety tools, military systems safety standards, flight test engineering, and hardware/software integration. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Supplier Management Team (SMT) Lead Senior Principal Electronics Engineer role focused on Supplier Management Team (SMT) Lead for communication or payload systems within Northrop Grumman's Avionics Integration Organization. Responsibilities include coordinating SMT efforts, managing supplier performance across all phases, and reporting supplier status. Requires a STEM degree, significant engineering experience, aerospace electronics systems experience, supplier management experience, and a DoD Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Systems This role is for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, and various analyses for complex systems throughout their lifecycle. It requires a strong STEM background, experience in Model Based Systems Engineering, and the ability to maintain a Secret security clearance. The role involves translating customer requirements into technical specifications and solving complex problems with ingenuity and creativity. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Tooling Northrop Grumman is seeking a Tooling Engineer (Level 2) in Rocket Center, WV, to coordinate design and fabrication of tools and fixtures, perform tolerance analysis, conduct failure investigations, develop process improvements, and assist with new product designs to ensure manufacturability. The role involves managing projects from design to validation, interfacing with customers and manufacturing teams, and understanding cost and schedule. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Quality Senior Principal Engineer Quality role at Northrop Grumman supporting production activities for marine propulsion and power generation equipment. Responsibilities include devising and implementing inspection/testing methods, developing quality evaluation systems, collaborating with engineering/manufacturing, performing statistical analysis, auditing quality systems, and applying lean/six-sigma methodologies. Requires a STEM degree with significant experience in Quality Assurance, manufacturing, and data analytics, along with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Software Engineering 2 Manager Software Engineering 2 at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Sentinel (GBSD) program. The role involves approximately 20% functional management (staffing, recruitment, performance evaluations, career development) and 80% technical duties. The technical focus is leading a Command & Control (C2) Software Test Team of ~20 engineers, responsible for developing, performing, and supporting test activities, documentation, cost account management, risk management, and participating in technical planning, verification, validation, and analysis. The role also involves creating technical reports, presenting results, and leading automation and integration efforts. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst to manage and monitor costs and schedules on government contracts. Responsibilities include setting up cost control systems, performing financial analyses, preparing budgets and schedules, and ensuring adequate funding. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Mathematics, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Quality This role is for a Quality Engineer at Northrop Grumman, supporting manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include material review, corrective actions, root cause investigations, quality data analysis, and ensuring quality standards are met throughout the production process. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in an STEM field with experience in quality or manufacturing, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist at Northrop Grumman, responsible for managing pre-award and post-award subcontract activities, supplier evaluations, and ensuring compliance with government regulations (FAR/DFAR). Requires experience in government purchasing/subcontracting and MRP systems. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Landing Gear) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer specializing in landing gear systems for advanced aircraft. The role involves design, development, integration, and trade studies of landing gear mechanisms, working with suppliers, and collaborating with various engineering teams. Requires a Secret security clearance and ability to obtain SAP. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Engineer 2/3 Industrial Engineer at Northrop Grumman focused on process improvement, waste elimination, and efficiency in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include mathematical modeling, data analysis, simulation, time studies, value stream mapping, and facility layout design. Requires a STEM degree and experience with MES, Microsoft Office, Excel, data analysis software (Tableau), and factory simulation tools (FlexSim). A DoD Secret Clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr Principal Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Software Engineer to join their team in Melbourne, Florida. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining full-stack C#/.NET applications, refactoring monolithic codebases into microservices, and managing CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and various scripting languages is required. The position requires an active DoD Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Engineer /Principal Manufacturing Engineer Level 2/3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2/3) to focus on affordability improvement and production scaling projects for classified programs. Responsibilities include project creation and execution, cost estimating, board presentations, cross-functional project management, facility expansion planning, and supporting manufacturing proposals. The role requires a STEM Bachelor's degree and relevant engineering experience, with a Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Procuremnt Spec This role is for a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist at Northrop Grumman, focusing on procuring specialized materials, equipment, and services within the aerospace and defense industry. Responsibilities include developing RFQs, analyzing proposals, negotiating purchase orders, and managing supplier performance. It requires experience in supply chain or procurement within a manufacturing or aerospace environment, with preferred experience in SAP, regulated industries, and government contracting. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Systems Staff Systems Engineer for Digital Ecosystems at Northrop Grumman, responsible for designing and developing system architectures, defining requirements, and performing functional analysis within a model-based systems engineering framework. The role involves automation workflow development for engineering and business processes, requiring a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Safety EHS Engineer This role is for a Safety EHS Engineer at Northrop Grumman, responsible for implementing and managing environmental, health, and safety programs. The engineer will interpret regulations, conduct hazard assessments, maintain safety programs (electrical, lockout-tagout, material handling, contractor safety, confined space, fall protection, cryogenics, incident investigations, robotics), conduct training, perform compliance inspections, and integrate EHS into new processes and construction projects. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to support EHS initiatives. | — | 0 |
| Associate HR Business Partner / HR Business Partner - Palmdale CA Seeking an HR Business Partner to support the Manufacturing and Operations HR Organization. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering leaders on HR strategies, managing HR projects, driving talent and performance management, and acting as an advisor on employee relations and culture. Requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of HR experience for the HRBP level. Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance is necessary. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Software / Principal Software Engineer 18675* Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on SW development for Integration and Test, system architecture design, agile development, and automated test procedures. | — | 0 |
| Principal Systems Engineer\Sr Principal Engineer Systems-AHT Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer for the IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System program in Huntsville, AL. The role involves systems engineering lifecycle experience for missile/weapon systems, functional analysis, and trade studies. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with SAFe Agile. The position may be filled at Level 3 or Level 4. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Engineering Design/Principal Engineering Design 10601-1 This role supports the Sentinel Weapon System Design Analysis & Configuration team, focusing on managing the product baseline. Responsibilities include architecting drawing trees, managing EBOM, product effectivity, developing installation packages, and providing guidance on design engineering processes. The role also involves authoring procedures and integrating the supply base product baseline. | — | 0 |
| Field Engineer Field Engineer role supporting the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) Program, involving on-site technical support, inventory management, customer interaction, system troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication systems. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with military communication systems. | — | 0 |
| Manager Programs 2 Program Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman in Camarillo, CA, responsible for leading existing and future contract/non-contract efforts and proposals for the Advanced Mission Capability- Electro Magnetic Maneuver Warfare (EMW) Operating Unit. The role involves managing programs, supporting proposals, leading cross-functional teams, managing cost, schedule, and technical performance, interfacing with customers, and developing new business opportunities. Requires a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience or Master's with 6 years, demonstrated leadership in government contract support, proposal processes, and managing fixed-price proposals over $10M. Active Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain Top Secret and SAP. | — | 0 |
| Manager Production Operations 2 Operations Program Manager responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance of manufacturing programs from inception through completion. Manages manufacturing activities across the program lifecycle, interfaces with PMO and Operations, and leads cross-functional teams. Requires experience with ERP/MRP systems, Earned Value Management, and proposal development. Clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Electrical (level 2/3) - Subsystems Electrical Engineer (level 2/3) for aircraft subsystem development, including electrical design, analysis, requirements, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include developing electrical wiring designs, selecting components, supporting power generation and distribution systems, and performing system level testing and verification. Requires a STEM degree and experience in aerospace electrical design. Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Level 3 or 4 Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting two programs with a singular baseline, working in an Agile team environment. Requires a Top-Secret clearance and experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Java, and Git. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Software - DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Software - DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing, developing, and operating a modern DevSecOps software factory for aerospace programs. Responsibilities include setting up large-scale software factories and implementing DevSecOps lifecycle segments. Requires a STEM degree, software engineering experience, familiarity with change management and configuration systems, and an active DoD Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager General Manufacturing 2 Manager for Final Assembly in manufacturing, focusing on leading a team of 10-15 mechanics, pipe fitters, painters, or electricians. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement, adhering to collective bargaining agreements, and managing employee time and training. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or equivalent, supervisory experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer (Rancho Bernardo - El Segundo - Palmdale CA) Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on developing, implementing, and maintaining modular simulation and modeling software using C++ and Python. Responsibilities include integrating simulation components, designing and executing tests, optimizing performance, and collaborating with systems engineers. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, 2 years of experience, and an active Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| F-18 Flight Operations 3 This role involves performing complex mechanical duties for flight line operations, including power plant, hydraulics, controls, and structures on aircraft. Responsibilities include pre-flight and post-flight inspections, disassembly, repair, replacement, servicing, and operation of aircraft power plants and ground equipment. The position requires a High School Diploma, at least 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. It also involves significant physical labor and working outdoors in various conditions. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Electronics – Mission Data Processing Lead Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Engineer Electronics – Mission Data Processing Lead to define, design, integrate, test, and certify hardware and software requirements for mission processing and data storage. The role involves interpreting and allocating requirements, designing system models and architectures, performing hardware integration and testing, and collaborating with various teams and suppliers. Experience with model-based systems engineering and supplier management is required. | — | 0 |
| Manager General Manufacturing 1 Manager of General Manufacturing 1 responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of manufacturing processes to ensure efficient and timely production of aircraft. This role involves managing a team of employees, implementing production schedules, ensuring quality standards are met, and optimizing production processes to minimize costs and maximize productivity. The Manager General Manufacturing 1 works closely with other departments to ensure that aircraft are produced to meet customer demand, delivered on time, and meet the company's financial goals. They are also responsible for maintaining safe working conditions and complying with relevant regulations and industry standards. | — | 0 |