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 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.
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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| Full-stack Software Engineer Level 3 or 4 Full-stack Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting the Advanced Battle Management System. Requires Java development, containerized architecture experience (Docker, Kubernetes), and Agile methodologies. Active Top Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Subsystem Wiring Design Engineer - (Level 2/3) Electrical Subsystem Wiring Design Engineer for Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing aircraft EWIS schematics, selecting components, and ensuring EMI shielding and separation requirements. Requires a STEM degree, experience in aircraft subsystems design, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer Level 2/3 Systems Engineer for the Next Generation Launch Equipment (NGLE) program, responsible for requirements development, system-level performance assessments, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with agile principles. |
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| Staff Systems Architect Staff Systems Architect at Northrop Grumman, focusing on developing and maturing forward-leaning solutions and products for Radio Frequency Electronic Warfare (RFEW) systems. The role involves translating customer needs into system requirements, performing functional analysis, trade studies, and requirements allocation for hardware and software specifications. Requires expertise in digital signal processing, RF system design, computational electromagnetics, and MATLAB implementation. The position requires a Secret security clearance and involves working on complex technical problems with a focus on delivering solutions within technical, schedule, and cost constraints. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst 2 or 3 (18572) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst to manage and control program costs and schedules, perform financial analysis, prepare budgets, and incorporate contract changes. The role requires experience with MS Office, ERP tools, and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles for the principal level. A Secret Security Clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Program Control Analyst (18593) This role is for a Program Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, supporting Advanced Programs in the Strategic Deterrent Systems division. The primary responsibilities include setting up, monitoring, and controlling program costs and schedules, performing financial analysis, preparing budgets, and incorporating contract changes. The role requires a Secret clearance and experience with MS Office, ERP tools, and project management tools. Experience with EVMS is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Manager Business Management 2 Manager, Business Management 2 for Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) Platform Systems Modernization (PSM) Operating Unit (OU). This role partners with Program Managers to manage all financial aspects, develop strategic and operating plans, and lead a business management team. Responsibilities include proposal development, program planning, financial control, forecasting, EACs/ETCs, financial reporting, and cash modeling. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business with 8+ years of experience (or Master's with 6 years), strong financial analysis skills, leadership experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Experience with SAP, MS Project, DOD financial models, and Earned Value Management is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Software Quality - 17881* Principal 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 for military weapon systems. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience in developing and implementing Software Quality Assurance plans and metrics. | — | 0 |
| (Skillbridge) – Electrical Engineer 1 This is an internship position for transitioning service members through the Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (SkillBridge). The role focuses on Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for launch vehicles, involving design, test, and sustainment of hardware. Responsibilities include applying electrical engineering standards, participating in design reviews, adapting heritage designs, and supporting team goals. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Contracts Administrator Senior Principal Contracts Administrator role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities for defense contracts. Requires experience with government regulations like FAR and DFAR. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 2 OR 3 This role is a Supply Chain Technical Coordinator responsible for supporting various activities within the supply chain process, including loading, unloading, conveying, and packing materials. It involves working closely with the integration team and shop floor, delivering kits, and verifying quantities and part numbers. The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Level Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Cloud Architect (AHT) Sr. Principal Cloud Architect to design, execute, and integrate cloud-based platforms and data ecosystems, focusing on migration, consolidation, and security hardening within a DoD environment. Requires strong AWS, Kubernetes, and security skills, with a TS/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal DevOps Engineer (26-204) Sr Principal DevOps Engineer role supporting the C2BMC program on the Nutanix platform. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and managing hyperconverged cloud infrastructure, developing automated deployment scripts using Ansible or Terraform, collaborating on CI/CD pipelines, and designing automation solutions with Bash, Python, Ansible, and PowerShell. Requires a Top Secret clearance and IAT Level II or higher certification. | — | 0 |
| Contracts Administrator - Level 3 or 4 This role is for a Contracts Administrator at Northrop Grumman, responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract close-out, administration, and customer contact activities. The position requires experience in contracts, proposals, or business management, and a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access. | — | 0 |
| Modeling & Simulation Engineer - Level 3 or 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program. This role involves contributing to modeling and simulation products for the design and development of GWS capabilities for the Missile Defense Agency. The position requires proficiency in C, C++, or JAVA, experience with software development principles, and debugging complex systems. A Secret security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Design Engineer – Level 5 This role is for a Design Engineer specializing in internal insulation for rocket motors at Northrop Grumman. The engineer will be responsible for overseeing and performing peer reviews of insulation design and analysis, ensuring consistency across programs, owning design command media, establishing training aids, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting manufacturing and R&D projects. The position requires a strong technical background in insulation design, materials, testing, and fabrication, with expert knowledge of specific in-house software. | — | 0 |
| Environmental Engineer / Principal Environmental Engineer Environmental Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance, administering policies, updating standards, and managing risk analyses related to EPA and state/local regulations. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, interacting with regulatory agencies, managing contractor work, performing internal audits, investigating incidents, and supporting sustainability initiatives. | — | 0 |
| Security Manager 2 (FSO) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Security Manager 2 (FSO) in Huntsville, AL, to manage compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), conduct self-inspections, handle personnel clearances (DISS), and oversee physical security for classified areas. The role involves acting as the primary liaison with DCSA, managing security education, and safeguarding classified information. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Security Manager - Level 1 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Industrial Security Manager - Level 1 to manage and oversee security for their Magna, UT facility. This role involves acting as the Facility Security Officer (FSO), developing and implementing security plans, ensuring compliance with government regulations (including NISPOM), managing classified materials, and conducting security training. A Top Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Process Engineer – Level 2/3 Process Engineer at Northrop Grumman focused on developing and executing technical aspects of process development for energetic materials used in rocket motors and munitions. The role involves working with robotic technologies, providing support for aging and surveillance of rocket motors, and coordinating with multiple departments. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance. Experience with energetic materials and technical communication is essential. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Operations Coordinator 3 This role is a Supply Chain Operations Coordinator responsible for managing a fleet of vehicles, including tracking maintenance, compliance, and ordering parts. It involves significant administrative and logistical tasks related to vehicle operations and regulatory requirements. | — | 0 |
| Materials Process Engineer Level 3 or 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Materials Process Engineer (Level 3 or 4) with expertise in metallographic sample preparation and analysis of ferrous alloys, including microscopy, SEM-EDS, and various testing methods. The role involves developing material properties, processing methods, and fabrication procedures, as well as conducting failure analyses and reviewing subcontractor procedures. Experience with non-metallic processes and DoD lifecycle management is a plus. The position requires a STEM degree, laboratory experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| LabVIEW Software Developer Level 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a LabVIEW Software Developer Level 3 with experience in LabVIEW, data acquisition, and signal processing to support the development of a modular test platform for rotational machinery. The role involves developing and maintaining LabVIEW software modules, implementing synchronized data acquisition systems, integrating NI hardware, and developing analysis tools using MATLAB and Python. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| E-6B Program Manager 2 Program Manager 2 for the E-6B Program at Northrop Grumman, responsible for overseeing maintenance and modification programs, managing cost, schedule, and technical performance, cultivating customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, and leading cross-functional teams. Requires a minimum of 12 years of experience in aviation manufacturing/product support/repair or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, and at least 5 years of PM/DPM experience with P&L responsibility. Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Tech Coord 2 or 3 This role supports and assists activities within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain process, including loading, unloading, conveying materials, opening containers, counting and weighing materials, and packing kits. It requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Level Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 16306 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on systems engineering, integration, and test. The role involves defining requirements, managing interfaces, and ensuring design compatibility across weapon system segments. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with ICBMs and systems engineering processes. | — | 0 |
| Staff Systems Engineer - Talon Test Lead Staff Systems Engineer - Talon Test Lead at Northrop Grumman, focusing on program management, system engineering, integration, and test principles for defense systems. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree and an active Secret or higher clearance. | — | 0 |
| (Skillbridge) – Network Monitoring Technician 2 - 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Network Monitoring Technician (Level 2 or 3) for the Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Systems Integration Test and Readiness (SITR) program. This role involves supporting 24x7 operations of the GMD Fire Control and Communications Network, monitoring network performance, troubleshooting issues, and configuring network devices. The position is on-site and requires a Secret clearance. This is an internship opportunity through the SkillBridge program for transitioning service members. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Manufacturing role at Northrop Grumman focused on the Metal Parts group for Medium Caliber Ammunition (MCA) co-production. Responsibilities include specifying, procuring, and installing metal parts equipment, developing production procedures, performing failure analysis, and interfacing with customers. Requires experience in manufacturing and production of mechanical components and systems, with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal/ Sr Principal Engineer Digital Seeking a Digital Engineer or Principal Digital Engineer with hands-on experience in VHDL design, verification, simulation, and testing of FPGAs for multi-function software-defined radios in military applications. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Environmental Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Environmental Engineer to manage environmental compliance, sustainability metrics, and risks at their Plymouth, MN facility. Responsibilities include monitoring regulations, managing hazardous waste, preparing emissions reports, conducting inspections, and collaborating with regulators. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related science field and 5 years of experience, with a strong understanding of environmental laws like CAA, CWA, and RCRA. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Quality Engineer (Level 2 OR 3) The Principal/Quality Engineer at Northrop Grumman is responsible for developing, modifying, applying, and maintaining quality evaluation and control systems. This role involves collaborating with engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality standards, devising inspection and testing procedures, performing statistical analysis, and auditing quality systems. The engineer will also investigate failures, develop corrective action plans, and work with technicians to identify root causes on flight hardware. Experience with specific software (TipQa, MES, CostPoint) and methodologies like Lean and Six-Sigma is mentioned, along with the requirement for a DoD Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Systems Engineer This role is for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer on an Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) program, focusing on hardware design, prototyping, testing, and integration of software and scripting within a USMC context. The position requires a Secret clearance and involves supporting senior engineers in developing system architectures, designs, and ensuring adherence to military standards, with a focus on hardware and system integration. | — | 0 |
| Principal Subcontracts Administrator This role is for a Principal Subcontracts Administrator at Northrop Grumman, a defense company. The primary responsibilities include managing subcontracts from development to closeout, including strategic sourcing, proposal analysis, negotiation, and performance monitoring. The role requires experience with FAR/DFAR and potentially in regulated industries, with a focus on ensuring compliance and managing supplier relationships. It is not directly involved in AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Planning Specialist Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist with experience in supply chain management and related fields like business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, and manufacturing. The role involves supporting program teams, financial responsibilities (EACs, forecasting, cost account management), presenting to stakeholders, planning program requirements, monitoring inventory, developing supply and demand strategies, problem-solving, risk management, supplier evaluation, prioritizing efforts, managing budgets, and acting as a prime contact on program contracts. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience, or equivalent experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Acoustic Analyst Level 5 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Acoustic Analyst level 5 in Sunnyvale, CA to support the development and ongoing support of US Navy machinery. The role involves using classical analysis techniques to understand and resolve machinery acoustic performance issues, developing predictive/simulation models, and performing various acoustic and vibration analyses. The analyst will gather and analyze test data, correlate model predictions, prepare technical reports, and collaborate with internal and customer teams. Requires a STEM degree with significant experience, proficiency in simulation software like Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, and MATLAB, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| LabVIEW Systems Engineer Level 3 Develop and maintain LabVIEW software modules for multi-channel data acquisition, signal processing, and visualization for a modular test platform for rotational machinery. Implement and troubleshoot synchronized data acquisition systems, integrate NI hardware, and develop analysis tools using MATLAB and Python. | — | 0 |
| Engineer/Principal Engineer RF Microwave Design (SkillBridge) Northrop Grumman is seeking engineers with experience in RF/microwave and mixed-signal assembly and subsystem design through their SkillBridge program. The role involves designing, modeling, simulating, and verifying RF/microwave components and assemblies, including custom RF integrated circuit designs. Participants will gain experience across the product lifecycle and collaborate with various engineering and manufacturing functions. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (10915-1) Principal/Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer for the Sentinel program's System Test Instrumentation team, focusing on research, design, development, analysis, and testing of mechanical sub-systems for test data instrumentation. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with CAD and test plans/procedures. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer (SkillBridge) This role is for a Principal/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer participating in the Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program, focusing on hardware and software test solutions, manufacturing support, system integration, and deployment. It requires a Secret Clearance and experience with various electronic test equipment and troubleshooting. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineer / Principal Mechanical Engineer - *17107 Mechanical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting the U.S. Air Force Sentinel program, focusing on the design, development, production, and deployment of launch equipment hardware and systems. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with CAD modeling and mechanical systems. | — | 0 |
| Computer Systems Analyst 2/3 This role is for a Computer Systems Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on bridging the gap between business operations and application development teams. The responsibilities include analyzing user requirements, developing system specifications, testing solutions, providing system training, and managing IT projects. Experience with industrial engineering and ERP systems is preferred. A DOD Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Business Development and Capture Manager - Aircraft Sustainment Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Business Development and Capture Manager for Aircraft Sustainment. This strategic role focuses on shaping future investments in air sustainment and modernization over the next decade. The ideal candidate will identify gaps, develop early-stage ideas into credible projects, and leverage their defense and industry network. The role requires deep air-domain experience and the ability to translate concepts into business cases. It offers a pathway to senior leadership and requires Australian citizenship and a secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer / Sr. Principal Engineer - Structural Design This role is for a Principal Engineer / Sr. Principal Engineer in Structural Design at Northrop Grumman, focusing on aerospace structures. Responsibilities include developing design solutions, providing MRB dispositions, evaluating as-built products, and using CAD software like CATIA and Teamcenter. The role requires a STEM degree and significant experience in aerospace structural design, with a strong emphasis on composite structures and CAD proficiency. A DOD Secret clearance is also required. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Software (Virtualization) Software Engineer (Level 2) at Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL, focused on designing, developing, and deploying advanced software solutions for laboratory test bench virtualization. Responsibilities include assisting with virtualization builds, automation scripting for lab resources, integrating device emulation, implementing audit logging, creating CI/CD pipelines, and producing documentation. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree with 0 years of experience, and an active DoD Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Senior Staff Systems Engineer - Enterprise IFC Lead Senior Staff Systems Engineer role focused on leading Enterprise Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) across multiple contracts, developing long-range strategies, managing development pipelines, and ensuring integration and compliance within a defense organization. Requires strong systems engineering, technical leadership, and stakeholder management skills. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Aeronautical Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer with expertise in hydraulics to serve as a subject matter expert and lead improvement initiatives for the hydraulics subsystem. The role involves supplier management, system analysis, documentation, and technical brief presentations. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, 8 years of experience, and an active Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Aeronautical Engineer Staff Aeronautical Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the hydraulics subsystem. Responsibilities include serving as subject matter expert, leading improvement initiatives, acting as an engineering representative in supplier management, performing system analysis, defining changes, responding to subsystem needs, and presenting technical briefs. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience (or Master's with 10, PhD with 8), experience with diverse technical teams, aeronautic hydraulic systems, design/analysis/engineering tools, CATIA V5, TeamCenter, and an active Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer (Automated Tester) Level 5 Systems Engineer Level 5 at Northrop Grumman in Aurora, CO, focusing on technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, and supportability for total systems. The role involves converting requirements into system solutions, performing functional analysis, and developing/maintaining operational procedures. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, an active Top Secret/SCI with CI polygraph clearance, and experience with Atlassian tools, Agile frameworks, Java, Python, C/C++, test automation frameworks, Docker, Kubernetes, Nexus, CI/CD with Jenkins/GitLab. | — | 0 |
| Principal Mission Assurance Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Mission Assurance Engineer to ensure quality and compliance in engineering and manufacturing processes. This role involves collaborating with Integrated Product Teams, validating objectives, analyzing data, implementing review processes, and inspecting products. The engineer will also engage with suppliers, participate in audits, evaluate non-conformances, and support root cause analysis. A Bachelor's degree in STEM, a Secret clearance, and experience with AS9100 standards and Continuous Improvement Processes are required. | — | 0 |