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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| Financial Analyst (Level 3 or Level 4) This role is for a Financial Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial planning, reporting, and analysis for the Aerostructures program. Responsibilities include managing budgets, capital, NCTA, and indirect budgets, as well as supporting financial close activities, forecasting, and strategic plans. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with financial systems, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, supporting Material Cost Management. Responsibilities include implementing Earned Value Management System (EVMS), financial reporting, developing EACs, and variance analysis for major subcontracts and general procurement. Requires experience in EVMS, financial systems, and analysis, with a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree. Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance is required. | — |
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| Head of PMO Head of PMO for Defence Operating Unit, responsible for strategy, performance, and delivery of Programme Delivery and Project Controls across national-critical programmes. Drives consistency, best practice, and value, developing a high-performing team. Ensures reliable schedules, robust reporting, and actionable insights for major programmes, bids, and investments, supporting mission-critical systems. | — | 0 |
| Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst This role is for a Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Material Cost Management organization. The primary responsibilities involve implementing and managing the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs), ensuring compliance with DOD EVMS guidelines. The analyst will prepare month-end reports, develop and review Estimates at Completion (EACs), incorporate changes into EVMS, and support cost and schedule reviews. This role requires experience with financial systems, analysis, and the ability to influence peers and customers. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Sr Principal Project Management - 18031 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Project Manager to support the Systems Engineering Strategy and Technical Assessment (SESTA) team. Responsibilities include project management, budget review, schedule management, status reporting, issue resolution, and developing mechanisms for monitoring project progress. The role requires experience in project management, EVMS, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Energetics Engineering 2 Manager for Energetics Engineering at Northrop Grumman, overseeing manufacturing processes for hazardous materials, ensuring safety and compliance with DOD standards. The role involves leading a team of Control Systems Engineers and Technicians, managing projects, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration for operational areas. Requires a STEM degree, experience in engineering management, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst to support the Material Cost Management organization. The role involves implementing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs), ensuring compliance with DOD EVMS guidelines. Responsibilities include preparing month-end reports, developing and reviewing Estimates at Completion (EACs), incorporating changes into the EVMS system, and assisting CAMs with EVMS activities such as WBS alignment, time phasing, performance measurement, and variance analysis. The analyst will also support cost and schedule reviews, identify pressures/opportunities, and develop recovery plans. Experience with EVMS and ERP subcontract experience is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Business Systems like SAP/Cobra. A Secret Clearance is also required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal Program Control Analyst (14830) This role is for a Principal Program Control Analyst supporting the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division at Northrop Grumman. The analyst will provide financial and administrative support, apply Earned Value Management System (EVMS) concepts, and perform cost performance reporting and analysis. Responsibilities include establishing work breakdown structures, maintaining estimates to complete, supporting budget baselines, funding analysis, cost risk analysis, and preparing government cost performance reports. Requires a bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field with 5 years of experience, or equivalent experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Experience with financial systems like SAP, Deltek Cobra, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power BI) is required. | — | 0 |
| Proposal Analyst - Level 3 Proposal Analyst for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, focusing on supporting proposal operations for defense contracts. Responsibilities include planning, developing, and submitting proposals, collaborating with teams on cost, schedule, and technical elements, and analyzing historical data to support proposal efforts. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 3 This role is for a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, supporting defense sector programs. The analyst will be responsible for preparing budgets, schedules, financial analyses, and ensuring adequate funding by maintaining expenditure records and submitting funding requests. Key duties include setting up cost control systems, supporting audits, performing financial analysis and reporting, and executing Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks such as WBS development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis, and estimates to complete. A Top Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Contract Administrator 3 or 4 Contract Administrator for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, responsible for managing contracts, identifying risks, and advising program managers. Requires experience with government regulations like FAR/DFAR and strong negotiation skills. Security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Program Business Manager C27J Program Business Manager for the C-27J program, responsible for end-to-end financial management, governance, reporting, and insights. Requires strong financial acumen, project controls, and stakeholder engagement within a Defence aviation environment. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 2 Program Manager 2 for Cyber Mission at Northrop Grumman, responsible for managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs supporting NASIC, NSIC, ONI, and AFRL. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years of experience, and a Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Business Development 3 - Strategic Customer Engagement Account Support Manager of Business Development responsible for strategic customer engagement, coordinating internal enterprise stakeholders, driving pipeline health, and supporting proposal efforts within the defense sector. Requires experience in business development, capture, and relationship management. | — | 0 |
| Senior Manager Capture Management (MDO)- TS/SCI Senior Manager Capture Management for Northrop Grumman's Multi-Domain Operations Division, focusing on strategic capture efforts, customer engagement, and achieving growth objectives within the defense sector. Requires extensive experience in business development and capture management, with a strong understanding of government acquisition processes and a Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Financial Analyst - Level 4 Financial Analyst role at Northrop Grumman, focused on financial planning, analysis, reporting, and forecasting. Responsibilities include supporting AOP and LRSP processes, consolidating financial data for SEC reporting, and coordinating with business management teams. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or equivalent. | — | 0 |
| Technical Services Project Manager (Level 5) Project Manager for Technical Services at Northrop Grumman, focusing on operations, cost, quality, and schedule for defense sector programs. Requires experience in program management, manufacturing systems, and Earned Value Management, with a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Business Development Representative Staff Business Development Representative for Northrop Grumman's Missile Products Business Unit, focusing on Fuzing and Warheads for air-launched munitions. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, developing market strategies, supporting proposals, and managing customer engagement. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 10-12 years of experience and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Contract Administrator - Level 2 or 3 Contract Administrator for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to ensure proper contract execution and fulfillment. The role involves monitoring contracts, reviewing terms and conditions, managing contract changes, and maintaining contract data. | — | 0 |
| Contract Administrator This role is for a Contract Administrator at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing government and international contracts within the Targeting Systems Operating Unit. Responsibilities include administering, negotiating, and terminating contracts and non-disclosure agreements, coordinating proposal preparation, advising on contractual obligations, maintaining records, ensuring compliance with regulations like FAR, and managing contract closeouts. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree with 1 year of experience in contracts management/administration, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Manager Project Management 3 - 18641 Manager of Project Management 3 for the Sentinel program, responsible for planning, risk management, and project performance addressing cost, schedule, and technical quality. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, with an active Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Project Manager Project Manager role at Northrop Grumman supporting the AAR-47 Program team. Responsibilities include serving as a liaison between clients and technical teams, managing project schedules and budgets, preparing status reports, assessing project issues, and developing resolutions. The role involves working with program managers and IPT leads on reporting and presentations, ensuring quality and timely deliverables, supporting risk management, implementing process improvements, managing action items, adhering to budget baselines using EVM, managing government property, and ensuring adherence to contract scope and internal processes. | — | 0 |
| Material Estimating Pricing Analyst This role is a Material Estimating Pricing Analyst for Northrop Grumman's Weapon Systems Material Estimating team. Responsibilities include preparing material estimates for proposals by understanding customer requirements, collaborating with technical and business teams, selecting pricing methods, ensuring compliance with regulations (FAR/DFAR, TINA), and supporting proposal reviews and negotiations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in pricing, estimating, or related business functions, or equivalent experience. U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance are required. | — | 0 |
| Finance Assistant Finance Assistant role focused on Accounts Payable activities, including processing invoices, managing supplier queries, and assisting with month-end activities. Requires attention to detail, accounting knowledge, and proficiency in MS Office. Experience with SAP S/4Hana is a plus. Requires Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Material Estimating Pricing Analyst This role is for a Material Estimating Pricing Analyst at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Weapon Systems Material Estimating team. The primary responsibilities include preparing material estimates for proposal submittals, understanding customer requirements, collaborating with technical and business teams, selecting pricing methods, ensuring compliance with regulations (FAR/DFAR, TINA), and supporting proposal reviews, fact-finding, and negotiations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in pricing, estimating, or related fields, or equivalent experience. A DoD Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Manager Material Planning Control 2 Manager Material Planning Control 2 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for planning, scheduling, and managing the movement of materials from receiving to production. This role involves developing raw material requirements, managing schedules with purchasing and production, and potentially using MRP systems. Key responsibilities include understanding lead times, conducting excess/obsolete reviews, serving as a liaison between departments, ensuring compliance with security requirements, optimizing ERP/SAP systems, leading Lean initiatives, mentoring a team, identifying supply risks, and reporting to senior leadership. Requires a Bachelor's degree with significant experience in material planning, SAP/MRP systems, and data analysis, with a Secret clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer 5 - Technical Deputy Program Manager Systems Engineer 5 / Technical Deputy Program Manager at Northrop Grumman in Aurora, CO. This role involves 50% technical program management and 50% technical support in areas like RF Engineering, System Administration, Network Administration, Cyber Engineering, Integration and Test, Systems Engineering, or Operations. Responsibilities include customer relationship cultivation, business development through proposals, performance measurement, technical design support, requirements management, budget adherence (EVM), resource allocation, process adherence, contract scope management, and schedule adherence. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience (or Master's with 10, PhD with 8), an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, and experience with Space programs, software/ground systems development, leading teams, risk management, subcontract management, production system support, and stakeholder communication. Preferred qualifications include strong communication and project management skills, experience with different contract types, cost proposal management, and Agile development. | — | 0 |
| Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 2 This role is a Program Cost Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial analysis, budgeting, and cost control for defense contracts. It involves setting up cost control systems, monitoring costs and schedules, performing financial analysis, and managing Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks. The role requires experience with financial analysis and EVM, and is not directly related to AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Director This role leads the Financial Shared Services teams responsible for global payroll and timekeeping operations, ensuring accurate and compliant payments. It involves overseeing system integration, driving automation, managing stakeholders, and providing strategic reporting to senior leadership. The role also guides large-scale system conversions and change management. | — | 0 |
| Business Development Manager 3- GES (TS/SCI) This role is for a Business Development Manager at Northrop Grumman, focusing on ground-systems, AI/ML-enabled processing, and space-systems offerings for classified SCI customers. The manager will drive capture, proposal, and partnership activities, lead cross-functional capture teams, and serve as a senior point of contact for strategic business development activities with customers and industry partners. The role requires experience in capture management, business development, and a strong understanding of ground-systems, AI/ML, data-processing, and/or space-systems, with a critical requirement for a Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr Principal Project Manager Project Manager for the Columbia Dreadnought Launcher Program, responsible for managing project schedules, budgets, reporting, risk, and stakeholder satisfaction within a manufacturing and production environment. Requires experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and adherence to contract scope. | — | 0 |
| Principal Information Systems Project Manager - 18552 Project Manager for the Sentinel Program, overseeing large-scale, complex projects from inception to completion. Responsibilities include CAM, EVMS, IMS, RIO, procurement, resource management, and Agile tasks. Requires a Secret security clearance and knowledge of Systems Engineering V Life Cycle or SDLC. | — | 0 |
| Manager Programs 1 Manager Programs Level 1 role at Northrop Grumman in Plymouth, MN, focused on leading cross-functional teams to deliver contractual requirements on cost and schedule for programs within the Fuzing and Warhead business. Responsibilities include managing the full program life cycle, customer relationships, proposal development, risk management, and resource allocation. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience or a Master's degree and 3 years of experience, with a strong understanding of project management skills and toolsets. A DoD security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Supply Support Programs Manager 2 (18413) Manager for Supply Support Programs, focusing on Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) for the Sentinel weapon system. Responsibilities include provisioning, IUID, spares recommendations, influencing product design for supportability, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing program performance (cost, schedule, technical), and directing a team. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with DoD provisioning requirements. | — | 0 |
| Manager Programs 2 - Air Vehicle Subsystems - Fluids SMT Lead Manager Programs 2 for Air Vehicle Subsystems - Fluids SMT Lead at Northrop Grumman. This role involves managing suppliers for aircraft fluids subsystems, leading technical trade space evaluations, requirements analysis, risk management, and overseeing vendor selection and procurement. Requires strong project management and cross-project coordination skills, with a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of related experience or a Master's degree and 8 years of experience. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Manager Programs 2 - Air Vehicle Subsystems - Mechanical SMT Lead Manager Programs 2 for Air Vehicle Subsystems - Mechanical SMT Lead at Northrop Grumman. This role involves managing suppliers for aircraft mechanical subsystems, leading technical trade studies, risk management, and overseeing vendor selection and procurement. Requires strong project management and cross-project coordination skills, with a focus on Earned Value management and supplier performance. | — | 0 |
| Director of Programs 2 - Research & Advanced Design Director of Programs 2 for Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems Sector, leading profit & loss for early-stage aeronautics R&D and low-rate component manufacturing at the Dayton, Ohio site. Focuses on advanced survivability technologies, cultivating customer relationships (AFRL, DARPA), and developing new business opportunities. Manages a large workforce and oversees program execution from inception to transition. | — | 0 |
| Manager Supply Chain 2 Manager of Supply Chain Programs responsible for supervising and managing multiple Supply Chain Project Managers in planning, executing, and completing GSC projects within timeline and budget, including managing Earned Value budgets and estimates. This role acts as the main focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) for the entire supply chain, coordinating cross-functionally to ensure supply chain commitments are met and developing mitigation plans for programmatic risks related to suppliers. The role involves developing material strategy, leading GSC activities in the Business Acquisition Process, ensuring complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement strategies. Accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and issue resolution. Briefs PMO and executive management on program cost and schedule performance status and issues. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst This role is for a Principal Program Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial and administrative support for programs using Earned Value Management (EVM). Responsibilities include establishing work breakdown structures, maintaining performance baselines, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting for government contracts. The role requires proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office, with experience in government contracting and EVM being essential. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Pricing Analyst This role is for a Sr. Principal Pricing Analyst in the defense/aerospace industry, focusing on developing, analyzing, and supporting cost proposals to government and commercial customers. The analyst must ensure compliance with government regulations like FAR and TINA, interact with management and customer representatives, and support audits and negotiations. Experience with pricing databases and proposal submission processes is required. | — | 0 |
| Program/ Principal Program Cost Schedule Control This role is a Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial management and reporting for defense and aerospace projects. It involves preparing financial status reports, estimating sales and margins, tracking invoices and cash, managing project finances, and forecasting manpower needs. The role requires strong analytical and Excel skills, with experience in Earned Value Management Systems being preferred. It is not directly related to AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel – Systems Engineering Integration and Test Business Unit Deputy Programs Director 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Deputy Programs Director for their Sentinel Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) Business Unit. This role involves leading a large team in the integration and delivery of a complex missile program, focusing on programmatic integration, technical orchestration, and strategic leadership. The position requires a strong background in systems engineering, program management, and leadership within a defense context, with a required Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Human Resources Business Partner - Level 3 or 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (Level 3 or 4) to support their Western Region Manufacturing and Operations team in Azusa, CA. The role involves providing HR guidance and counsel to leaders, managers, and employees, driving strategic human capital plans, and collaborating with HR centers of excellence. Responsibilities include conducting investigations, managing employee relations, driving retention strategies, and facilitating leadership development and succession planning. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field with significant HR experience, or equivalent experience, and the ability to lead HR projects and manage change. | — | 0 |
| Executive Compensation Manager 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Executive Compensation Manager to lead a team in designing, implementing, and communicating executive compensation programs. This role involves collaborating with HR, finance, legal, and tax departments, preparing Board Compensation Committee materials, drafting proxy disclosures (CD&A), performing data reconciliations, benchmarking pay, monitoring SEC regulations, and creating models for incentive plans. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, project management, analytical skills, and experience leading teams. | — | 0 |