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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| Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Software Integration Engineer - *16838 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Software Integration Engineer to join their team in Huntsville, AL or Roy, UT. The role involves integrating software with hardware, developing drivers and APIs, utilizing communication protocols, and managing firmware. Key skills include Python and C++ proficiency, embedded/hardware interfaces, real-time operating systems, hardware validation tools, firmware build systems, version control, CI/CD for embedded, and testing/validation methodologies. | — | 0 |
| Configuration Analyst Level 3 or 4 (Teamcenter) Configuration Analyst responsible for planning and implementing configuration management (CM) and Data Management (DM) processes on programs in accordance with established CM practices based on EIA/649 and customer contract requirements. This role involves planning and coordination of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications, and schedules, to ensure customer contract requirements are met. The analyst will review contracts, analyze proposed changes, coordinate modification records, and establish change orders. The primary tool used is Siemens TeamCenter. |
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| Systems Administrator (X-Lab) - Level 3 (26-170) Systems Administrator role supporting the C2BMC program for Missile Defense System, requiring a Secret security clearance and DoD 8140 certification. Responsibilities include user support, troubleshooting, and system integration for R&D projects and flight tests. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Software (TS required) Staff Engineer Software role at Northrop Grumman focused on the full lifecycle design, implementation, and unit testing of software for ground systems, with a strong emphasis on integration, system architectures, and leading engineering teams. Requires extensive experience in software development, Linux tools, automation, containerization, and CI/CD, along with an active Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 3 (26-168) Systems Engineer for the C2BMC program, focusing on early-phase (concept, requirements, design) activities. Responsibilities include translating stakeholder needs into technical approaches, supporting technical reviews, creating/critiquing documentation, and leading system modeling using MBSE. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience in Systems Engineering and Architecture. | — | 0 |
| Aeronautical Engineer - 5 Project Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on managing technical requirements and execution for a program, likely involving solid rocket motors or ordnance. The role collaborates with various teams including NASA customers and chief engineering, and is responsible for the technical execution of L&E (Loads & Environments) work and documentation. Key responsibilities include creating project plans, providing technical guidance, acting as a customer focal point, managing technical risks, and ensuring requirements compliance. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with significant experience, ability to obtain a Secret security clearance, and experience in solid rocket motor/ordnance component design, analysis, manufacturing, or systems engineering. | — | 0 |
| Principal Info Sys Project Mgr – Deployment Proj Engr (26-174) Project Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting the C2BMC program, focusing on the deployment of software and hardware releases. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, cost management, and coordinating cross-functional teams for missile defense systems. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Network Engineer Senior Principal Network Engineer role at Northrop Grumman in Aurora, CO. Responsibilities include designing and planning network communication systems, troubleshooting network faults, selecting hardware and software, and evaluating new communication technologies. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, 8+ years of experience, active TS/SCI with full-scope polygraph, and Security+ certification. Travel is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Network Engineer Staff Network Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on designing, planning, and troubleshooting network communication systems. Requires expertise in network architecture, hardware/software selection, and evaluation of new technologies. Security+ certification and an adjudicated full-scope polygraph are mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Aeronautical Engineer - 4 Project Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on the technical execution of Loads and Environments (L&E) work for the SLS program, involving managing technical requirements, creating plans, and collaborating with customers and internal teams. Requires experience in solid rocket motor design/analysis/manufacturing or systems engineering, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Network Engineer Staff Network Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on designing, planning, and troubleshooting network communication systems. Requires expertise in network architecture, hardware/software selection, and evaluation of new technologies. Security+ certification and an adjudicated full-scope polygraph are mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal Software Engineer – CI/CD Engineer (26-139) Principal Software Engineer focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automation tools for mission-critical software delivery within the Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program for missile defense. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal DevOps Engineer Experienced Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer to manage CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, monitor system health, and handle infrastructure as code. Requires strong experience with containers, Linux, shell scripting, git, and Kubernetes. Active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope poly required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst Senior Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on defining and executing material strategy, leading demand/supply planning with MRP tools, optimizing inventory, and conducting make-vs-buy analysis. Requires a bachelor's or master's degree with significant experience in supply chain or related fields, and proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office. Experience in aerospace/defense and a DoD Secret clearance are preferred. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Systems/Principal Systems Engineer - 17075* Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel Program at Northrop Grumman, focusing on requirements definition, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification & validation, and requirements traceability for ICBM Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Electrical/Sr. Principal Engineer Electrical (Level 3/4) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer Electrical or Sr. Principal Engineer Electrical (Integration and Test) for the SDA program in Redondo Beach, California. The role involves designing, developing, and executing test procedures and automated test scripts for spacecraft flight hardware using spacecraft commands, telemetry, and electrical ground support equipment. The ideal candidate will have system-level test experience, strong computer skills, and the ability to troubleshoot issues in electrical engineering or a related discipline. Experience with scripting languages for automated test scripts is highly desirable. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Staff Cyber Systems Engineer (Requirements development) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Cyber Systems Engineer to ensure cyber survivability attributes are implemented in system designs. This role involves assessing customer cybersecurity requirements, deriving system cybersecurity requirements, guiding security architecture and tool selection, and evaluating implementations to identify security risks. The engineer will also guide verification efforts, define security governance, and manage risk. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity Engineering, direct experience with NIST 800-160, RMF documentation, and a Secret clearance. IASAE Level II certification (CISSP) is required, with the ability to obtain Level III within 6 months. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Structures Mechanic 1 Aircraft Structures Mechanic Level 1 position at Northrop Grumman in Clearfield, UT. Responsibilities include aligning parts, performing fitting operations, measuring parts, modifying assemblies, and monitoring quality. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, ability to perform physical work, and a DoD Secret Security Clearance. Training is provided. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Quality Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support their Armament Systems site in Plymouth, MN. The role involves providing Quality Engineering and Mission Assurance support to programs, including production line support, supplier inspection, preparing quality program plans, inspection procedures, supplier process monitoring, applying quality tools, drawing reviews, customer interface, and reviewing product acceptance data. The position requires ensuring compliance with AS9100/ISO9001, managing deliverable timelines, providing expertise on quality assurance and problem-solving, supporting investigations, working with operations and manufacturing teams, planning quality activities, performing on-site monitoring, reviewing drawings for GD&T, evaluating manufacturing processes, performing statistical analysis, and reporting status. Technical skills include strong communication, computer proficiency, mechanical manufacturing knowledge, attention to detail, self-motivation, and experience with CAPA/RCCA. A Bachelor's degree in STEM, 5 years of quality engineering experience, manufacturing environment experience, understanding of inspection equipment and GD&T, experience with quality tools, and experience in a highly-regulated environment are required. A Secret Clearance is also required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Cyber Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer or Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to identify cybersecurity risks, design and implement security solutions, and manage RMF documentation for weapon systems. The role requires a Secret clearance and involves working with stakeholders to remediate risks and incorporate cybersecurity improvements. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator C SHIFT (level 2 or level 3) This role supports supply chain operations, focusing on the manual movement, shipping, receiving, and inventory control of materials. It involves preparing shipping documentation, tracking inventory, coordinating with property management, and assisting with invoice processing. The position requires physical work and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. | — | 0 |
| U105 SENSORS&SYSTEMS TECH Northrop Grumman is seeking Sensors and Systems Technicians to perform tasks involving testing, operating, troubleshooting, calibrating, constructing, repairing, and assembling a broad spectrum of technologies using manual and automatic equipment. The role involves collecting, recording, analyzing, and evaluating data, and recommending changes. Requires extensive knowledge of electronics principles and skill in fabrication and testing of complex components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems. Must be able to adapt to changing assignments and obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Network Administrator (Top Secret)) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Network Administrator with a Top Secret clearance to maintain and design network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN/VPNs, routers, firewalls, and switches. The role involves planning, configuration, installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network hardware and software, with frequent travel to support international programs. Requires a STEM degree, security certifications, and experience with Cisco networking equipment. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal/Staff Hardware Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal/Staff Hardware Engineer to join their team in Aurora, CO. The role involves hardware integration and test, focusing on how requirement changes impact designs. Responsibilities include test planning, test environment development, unit testing, characterization, and verification of software and hardware. The candidate will also design test software and hardware, troubleshoot existing designs, document plans and specifications, and integrate RF and compute equipment. Experience with power, RF, and fiber optics is required, along with an active Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Sys Engineer - level 3 (26-171 & 172) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer with a Secret clearance and IAT Level II or higher certification to manage the full lifecycle of Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) tickets, execute Cyber Tasking Orders (CTO), address Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), integrate vendor-issued patches, and apply and verify DISA STIG configurations. The role involves integrating and verifying cybersecurity solutions, coordinating test events, reviewing test plans, briefing on analysis, and supporting vulnerability management within the C2BMC program. Requires experience with Agile/Scrum, cyber audit tools, vulnerability assessments, and SDLC testing processes. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Systems/Principal Systems Engineer - 18454* Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel Program at Northrop Grumman, focusing on requirements definition, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification & validation, and requirements traceability. The role involves developing systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture and collaborating with various teams to mature program design. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to ensure cyber survivability attributes are implemented in system designs. This role involves assessing cybersecurity requirements, guiding security architecture and tool selection, evaluating implementations for risks and attack surfaces, and verifying cybersecurity protections. The engineer will also support security governance, risk management, and develop RMF package documentation. The position requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance with SAP approval. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Staff Manufacturing Engineer - 17222* Staff Manufacturing Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on developing and improving production processes, resolving complex issues, and ensuring compliance with weapon system requirements. Requires a Secret clearance and significant engineering experience. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Technician 2 Mechanical Technician 2 role supporting DoD and Space Force programs at Northrop Grumman, involving integration and testing of vehicle builds from component delivery to final launch. Responsibilities include hands-on assembly, repair, and testing of various mechanical and electronic systems, adherence to safety and quality procedures, and potential mentorship of junior technicians. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with chemicals, tools, and technical drawings. | — | 0 |
| Software Quality Assurance Engineer - 17885* Software Quality Assurance Engineer for the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program, focusing on ensuring process execution and efficiencies in the development, testing, and release of software deliverables. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with metrics, requirements analysis, and the software development lifecycle. | — | 0 |
| Staff Software Engineer Staff Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, acting as a Deputy Chief Engineer for defense programs. Responsibilities include program-level technical reviews, ensuring software standards, managing cybersecurity and CMMC compliance, reviewing software requests, and providing technical leadership. The role involves significant collaboration with engineering staff, customers, and participation in various working groups and reviews. There is a focus on succession planning for a Chief Engineer role. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 - 17140* Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on aircraft/aerospace programs. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years of experience or a Master's with 6 years. Responsibilities include mechanical engineering development, requirements generation, design, reviews, testing, and analysis. A Secret security clearance is mandatory, with the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) approval. The role involves both functional management (up to 20%) and technical engineering responsibilities (80%). | — | 0 |
| Staff Test Pilot - (SkillBridge) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Test Pilot for Flight Test Operations to perform research and development flight tests for sensor development, maintain aircraft proficiency, plan and execute flight operations, and provide technical support to program teams. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree, graduation from a military test pilot school, significant flight test experience, and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Facility Design Section Manager 2 (17935) Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Facility Design Section Manager 2 to lead a team of engineers for the Sentinel Program, focusing on the design, modeling, and integration of launch facilities. The role involves managing engineers, providing feedback, supporting workforce planning, and ensuring employee career development. As a design engineer, responsibilities include overseeing civil/structural systems design, interpreting standards, reviewing designs, and supporting the delivery of technical data packages. The ideal candidate can build high-performing teams and provide technical expertise. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Software - Embedded and Real Time (Florida & Oklahoma) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Software Engineer with expertise in embedded and real-time systems for their Aeronautics Systems division. The role involves full lifecycle software development, including requirements, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of customized embedded mission systems applications. The position requires experience with C++ and/or Python, developing advanced weapons software, and working with real-time operating systems. A Secret clearance is mandatory, with the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal and Sr. Principal Survivability Engineer (Level 3 or 4) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Survivability Engineer to enhance the survivability of defense systems using advanced materials and processes. This role involves applying principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues, optimize performance, and ensure integration of survivability features. Responsibilities include leveraging classified technology to minimize aircraft detectability, using analysis codes for performance prediction and validation, and collaborating within an Integrated Product Team. | — | 0 |
| Composite Bonder Technician 2 Composite Bonder Technician 2 role at Northrop Grumman, Clearfield, UT. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, laying out articles, applying bonding agents, operating bonding equipment (autoclave, presses, ovens), controlling bonding cycles, finishing and repairing bonded products, and monitoring quality. Requires 2+ years of composite fabrication or bonding experience, a DoD Secret Security Clearance, and the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical work. Preferred qualifications include AFAB certification and experience in aerospace fabrication. | — | 0 |
| SDS Director of Sentinel Systems Integration and Sustainment- Systems Engineering Director 2 Director of Sentinel Systems Integration and Sustainment for a large-scale missile program, responsible for leading a 250+ person team, managing profit & loss, overseeing system integration, design integration, enterprise integration, and support/training integration. Requires a strong background in systems engineering, leadership, and program management within a defense context. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Mission Assurance Staff Mission Assurance Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for leading and managing mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure program mission success. This includes quality, risk management, safety, reliability, and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers. The role involves failure investigations, customer/DCMA CARs, data analytics, technical reviews, and interfacing with various stakeholders including government representatives. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Engineer 18189* Principal Manufacturing Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on developing and improving manufacturing processes, resolving technical issues, and ensuring compliance with production requirements for a state-of-the-art weapon system. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with manufacturing engineering tools and documentation. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Level 3 or 4 Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on developing, maintaining, and optimizing software solutions for mission-critical systems. Responsibilities include creating high-quality software, implementing automation, developing tools for data integrity and secure operations, and working within an Agile team. Requires experience in Java, Git, Kubernetes, databases, and Agile tools, with a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - SMT Project Systems Engineer 3/4 - 3756-1* Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program at Northrop Grumman, focusing on project management, cross-functional integration, and subcontractor coordination for ICBM systems. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in the engineering, manufacturing, and development lifecycle. | — | 0 |
| Principal Geospatial Engineer/Sr. Principal Geospatial Engineer-18483 This role involves administering and maintaining enterprise-level geospatial databases, performing analyses on these databases to support design activities and technical studies, and configuring cloud services for GIS infrastructure. It requires expertise in GIS software, database management, and scripting for automation. | — | 0 |
| Consultant Chief Engineer (AHT) Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is looking for a Consultant Chief Engineer for the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) program. This role serves as the definitive technical authority for all aspects of engineering on program elements, leading a multi-disciplined team to manage technical performance, cost, and schedule. Responsibilities include ownership of the technical baseline, overseeing technical activities across contracts, solving technical problems, providing technical leadership and mentoring, chairing technical meetings, and supporting program reviews. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM with significant experience, demonstrated technical leadership, system engineering expertise, experience with complex systems, and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principle Systems Engineer - 18366 Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel Program in Roy, UT. Responsibilities include supporting the full systems-engineering life cycle, from use-case development through verification, collaborating with IPTs, defining/allocating/tracing requirements, ensuring requirements in system models, performing functional decomposition and interface definition, and supporting verification. Will develop system architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture, contribute to requirements development/management/analysis, and establish modeling techniques/procedures for seamless model development, tool integration, and team collaboration. Requires a Secret security clearance with SAP clearance and access to CJ1. | — | 0 |
| Composite Bonder Technician 1 Composite Bonder Technician 1 at Northrop Grumman in Clearfield, UT. This role involves bonding composite, metal, or laminate assemblies and structures. Requires a Secret Security Clearance. Training will be provided, and the role involves reading blueprints, applying bonding agents, operating bonding equipment, and monitoring quality. Physical requirements include moderate strenuous work and ability to work in confined spaces. Experience with aerospace fabrication is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer -18341* This role focuses on manufacturing engineering for a defense program, involving process development, design collaboration, issue resolution, supplier management, and ensuring compliance with production and deployment requirements. It requires a Secret security clearance and experience with manufacturing documentation and systems. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Systems Engineer - 17869 This role is for a Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer supporting the Sentinel Program in Roy, UT. Responsibilities include use case development, requirements definition and management, functional decomposition, interface definition, and verification. The role involves collaborating with program IPT counterparts, developing systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture, and contributing to system requirements development. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance are required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Systems Engineer - 18363 This role is for a Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer supporting the Sentinel Program. The responsibilities include managing the full systems-engineering life cycle, from use-case development to verification. Key tasks involve defining, allocating, and tracing requirements, developing system architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture, performing functional decomposition, interface definition, and supporting verification activities. Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer Level 3/4 Manufacturing Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on improving processes in a high-volume, high-mix production environment for composite aerospace components. Responsibilities include collaborating with integrated teams, troubleshooting production issues, performing root cause analysis, and authoring/auditing work instructions. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree and experience in manufacturing or related engineering fields, with a Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |