Northrop Grumman
Aerospace · Defense
- HQ
- Falls Church, US
- Founded
- 1994
- Size
- 65,000+
- Website
- northropgrumman.com
Aerospace · Defense
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.
| Title | Stage | AI score |
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| Associate Electromechanical Engineering Technician Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Electromechanical Engineering Technician to provide engineering and maintenance on large antenna platforms and associated equipment for RF signals and communications systems. Responsibilities include analyzing and resolving equipment problems, troubleshooting communication system outages, performing preventive maintenance, and integrating equipment modifications. The role requires experience with electronic maintenance, troubleshooting, and working with various electronic components and systems. | — | 0 |
| Principal/ Senior Principal Hardware/Firmware CAM Northrop Grumman is seeking a Hardware & Firmware Cost Account Manager (CAM) Lead to manage the planning, budgeting, execution, and progress reporting for a team developing embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation Systems (EGI-M). The role involves cost and schedule management, risk mitigation, and interfacing with program management, engineering leads, and the customer to ensure timely development and airworthiness certification. | — |
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| Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Network Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Network Engineer to support software integration labs and end-to-end communication. Responsibilities include making network changes, enhancing system architecture, troubleshooting complex issues, resolving bugs, and ensuring network availability. The role requires experience with IP subnetting, TCP/IP, routing protocols, network security, firewalls, and network management protocols. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Electronics Engineer/ Principal Electronics Engineer – Networking Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electronics Engineer or Principal Electronics Engineer specializing in Networking to design, implement, and support network infrastructure. The role involves monitoring performance, troubleshooting complex issues, developing documentation, and automating deployments. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM discipline is required, along with relevant engineering experience and a Top Secret clearance. Experience with network security, automation scripting, and specific Cisco technologies is preferred. | — | 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 |
| Software Engineer (AHT) Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman on the CHAIN program, a cloud-based DevSecOps platform for C4ISR intelligence analysis. Requires full-stack web development experience with languages like Go, Java, or Python and front-end frameworks. Focuses on developing and maintaining capabilities for a defense program. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Systems Engineer - 16820* Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting the Sentinel program, 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 technical teams and stakeholders. | — | 0 |
| Principal Thread & Communications Systems Engineer This role is for a Principal Systems Engineer focused on thread and communications systems within the defense sector. Responsibilities include managing integration activities, maintaining Interface Control Documents (ICDs/EICDs), defect analysis, and risk management. It requires experience with System Engineering principles and collaboration across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). | — | 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 |
| Electronics Engineer OR Principal Electronics Engineer - Subsystems Electronics Engineer or Principal Electronics Engineer specializing in the installation, integration, and troubleshooting of aviation-related subsystems, component sub-systems, Sensor Management Units, and Data Recorders for Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with RedHat and VxWorks. | — | 0 |
| Support and Test Equipment Manager Manager for Support and Test Equipment (S&TE) and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Responsibilities include suitability assessments, management during transfer protocols, ensuring calibration timelines, and managing repairs and calibration to demonstrate compliance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer -Ability to Obtain Clearance Manufacturing Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting the Sentinel program. Responsibilities include developing and improving manufacturing processes, collaborating with design engineering, resolving process issues, and ensuring compliance with production requirements. Requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on obtaining a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst This role is for a Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 2) at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Cost Management organization. The primary responsibilities involve Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks, including establishing work breakdown structures, maintaining performance baselines, estimating costs to complete, and supporting reporting requirements. The analyst will interface with program managers and functional management, providing financial and administrative support. Experience with financial systems, EVMS principles, and cost performance reporting is required, along with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Power Systems Engineer 2/3 This role is for a Power Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the design, control, and safety of industrial process equipment for manufacturing solid propulsion rocket motors. Responsibilities include designing power distribution systems, control systems using PLCs, servo drives, and VFDs, developing electrical drawings, overseeing installation and startup, and project management. The role requires a STEM degree and experience in industrial facility or mechanical design, power systems, and PLCs. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer -12893-1 Seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining design review procedures, tracking progress, and facilitating design reviews. Requires a STEM degree, 5-8+ years of experience (depending on level), an active Secret clearance with SAP eligibility, and experience with DOORS or similar tools and ICBM or complex aerospace/defense systems. Preferred qualifications include defense acquisition process experience, MBSE, and strong communication skills. | — | 0 |
| Maintenance Technician - Level 2 (Weekend Shift) This role is for a Maintenance Technician Level 2 at Northrop Grumman, focusing on routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of machinery and equipment in a manufacturing facility that produces crystalline materials for laser systems. The position requires basic mechanical and electrical knowledge, proficiency with tools, and the ability to read technical documentation. It is not directly related to AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Missiles Embedded Software IPT Lead 6 (AHT) Lead engineering teams for embedded software development of missile weapon systems, managing the Software Development Lifecycle, Cost Account Management, risk mitigation, and integration/testing. Requires Secret clearance and experience leading large teams. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Systems Engineering Technical Manager 3- 18599 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Engineering Technical Manager 3 to lead the Infrastructure and Test Interfaces Team for the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Program. The role involves identifying and documenting interface requirements, supporting weapon-system design-integration and flight test efforts, and providing overall leadership for the team. Responsibilities include managing budget targets, overseeing technical product delivery, leading SOW task assignments, staffing, and people management including performance evaluation, mentoring, and employee development. The candidate will also act as the primary liaison with Sentinel leadership. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics Aircraft Maintenance Engineer specializing in Avionics for defense aircraft, requiring Australian citizenship and security clearance. The role involves deep and line maintenance, ensuring safety and performance standards. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Tech Coord 3 Supply Chain Tech Coordinator Level 3 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for supporting activities within Supply Chain Manufacturing and Logistics, including manual movement, shipping, receiving, inventory tracking, and documentation preparation. Requires a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant experience, with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Support Equipment OU- SEIT Manager 3- 18583 Manager for Support Equipment OU- SEIT within the Sentinel Program at Northrop Grumman. Responsibilities include leading launch systems efforts, requirements decomposition, integration, testing, digital engineering processes, quality assurance, program performance measurement (EVM), and managing team priorities and contract scope. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Operations Project Manager This role is for a Senior Principal Operations Project Manager at Northrop Grumman, focusing on production and manufacturing operations for defense systems. The position involves overseeing project operations, managing schedules and budgets, assessing technical issues, and driving continuous improvement. It requires experience in project management, manufacturing, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), with a preference for PMP certification and experience in regulated manufacturing environments. | — | 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 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 2 OR 3 - A SHIFT This role provides technical, tactical, and execution support within various supply chain processes, primarily focusing on manufacturing and logistics. Responsibilities include manual movement, shipping, receiving, inventory tracking, documentation preparation, and assisting with invoice processing. The role requires the ability to obtain a Secret Government Clearance and perform moderate strenuous physical work. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 2 OR 3 - WEEKEND DAYS This role provides technical, tactical, and execution support within supply chain manufacturing and logistics, focusing on the manual movement, shipping, and receiving of materials. Responsibilities include preparing shipping documentation, inventory tracking, coordinating with property management, processing invoices, and staging materials for inspection. The position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical work and obtain a Secret level clearance. | — | 0 |
| Maintenance Technician - Level 2 This role is for a Maintenance Technician Level 2 at Northrop Grumman, focusing on routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment in a manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include lubrication, repairs, inspections, and assisting engineers with equipment installation. Requires a high school diploma and 2 years of related experience, with a strong understanding of mechanical and basic electrical systems. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Security Analyst Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst in Rocket Center, WV. This role serves as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) responsible for the day-to-day execution and oversight of the Industrial Security Program, ensuring compliance with NISPOM, customer requirements, and internal policies. Key responsibilities include personnel security clearance processing, document control, physical security, managing DD254s, conducting self-inspections, and interfacing with government and contractor customers. The role requires problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 2 OR 3 - B SHIFT This role provides technical, tactical, and execution support in various aspects of supply chain business processes, primarily focusing on manufacturing and logistics. Responsibilities include the manual movement, shipping, and receiving of materials, preparing shipping documentation, inventory management, and coordinating with other departments for invoice processing and quality inspection. The role requires physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, and the ability to obtain a Secret government clearance. | — | 0 |
| Mission Assurance Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mission Assurance Engineer to provide quality assurance and technical support to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). This role involves analyzing data, executing review processes, inspecting and evaluating products, ensuring compliance with requirements, attending gateway events, participating in audits, and producing metrics. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, an active DoD Secret Clearance, and a general understanding of AS9100 standards and Continuous Improvement Processes. | — | 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 |
| Principal/Senior Principal Systems Engineer Signals Processing Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer with a Signal Processing background to develop signal processing solutions for Signals Intelligence (SIGINT). Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and testing algorithms for detection, characterization, and geolocation of RF signals, and supporting deployment on various platforms. The role requires expertise in DSP fundamentals, SIGINT/RF, and the ability to translate operational needs into technical requirements. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Level 3 or 4 Software Engineer role focused on data analysis and algorithm processing for RF signals within a defense program. Responsibilities include reviewing data, identifying satisfactory data, processing it with algorithms, verifying results, and providing feedback for algorithm enhancements and automation. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience with Python (numpy, pandas, matplotlib) and Matlab for RF signal processing. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Software Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting the LITENING Advanced Targeting Pod. Responsibilities include testing, maintaining, and improving software for electronic and optical systems, upgrading legacy software, troubleshooting production software, writing and reviewing code, and collaborating cross-functionally on software design, integration, and validation. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, C# experience, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer - 17985 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role involves developing advanced test campaign plans, concepts, techniques, and requirements, coordinating test schedules, and providing integration support. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience in systems test, test plan development, and project management. | — | 0 |
| SDS Facility Planning Manager 2- 8696-1 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Facilities Planning Manager 2 in Roy, UT. This role leads a team of facility planners, overseeing the planning, integration, and execution of site operations facilities overhead and capital-funded projects. Responsibilities include developing business plans, managing budgets, supporting audits, proposing sustainability objectives, maintaining operational readiness, and driving new capabilities for manufacturing, test, and lab facilities. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or a Master's with 6 years, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 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 |
| Software Engineer (lead Python programming) – Level 4 Software Engineer (lead Python programming) – Level 4 at Northrop Grumman in Fairfax, VA. This role leads a small team to advance a new tool simulating data flow through a network of satellites and ground stations. Responsibilities include developing software to characterize and predict atmospheric impacts on missions, integrating communications network traffic solutions, complex algorithm development for operational decision-making, and mentoring junior developers. Requires an active TS/SCI clearance and Python programming experience. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 18360 This role is for a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer supporting the Sentinel Program at Northrop Grumman. The engineer will be involved in the full systems-engineering life cycle, including requirements definition, system architecture development using MBSE tools like Cameo, and supporting verification activities. The role requires a Secret or SAP clearance and experience with ICBMs or complex aerospace/defense systems. | — | 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 |
| Sr Staff Engineer Signal Processing Senior Staff Engineer with a Signal Processing background at Northrop Grumman, focusing on developing transformative signal processing solutions for Signals Intelligence (SIGINT). Responsibilities include architecture trades, design analysis, performance modeling, and implementing detection, characterization, and geolocation algorithms for RF communication signals. Requires expertise in DSP fundamentals, SIGINT/RF, and experience with SDRs and GPUs. Clearance is required for continued employment. | — | 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 |
| Staff Systems Administrator Staff Systems Administrator role at Northrop Grumman focusing on Linux and Windows administration, VMware, NAS storage, and cyber security support, requiring a Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Sr Principal Software Test Engineer 16861 This role is for a Sr. Principal Software Test Engineer supporting the Sentinel Program. The engineer will design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems. Responsibilities include conducting research, collaborating with hardware engineers, determining user needs, analyzing system capabilities, preparing operating instructions, and ensuring software standards are met. The role requires experience in software testing, development, or systems engineering, proficiency in Java, C++, or Python, and experience writing test scripts. A Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience (or equivalent) and an active DoD Secret Clearance are required. | — | 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 |
| Sr Staff Engineer Electronics Sr Staff Electronics Engineer / Integrated Communications Systems Technical Team Lead at Northrop Grumman, focusing on avionics communications systems. Responsibilities include design, development, integration, testing, technical evaluation of proposals, and leading multiple communication capability-based teams. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 14 years of experience and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Facilities Engineer - Level 2 This role is for a Facilities Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on project planning, budgeting, contract management, and overseeing the execution of facilities projects, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. It requires collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing maintenance and operations of building systems. The role is 100% onsite and does not involve AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer - 17348 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Systems Test Engineer / Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer to support the Sentinel program, focusing on developing advanced test campaign plans, concepts, techniques, and requirements. The role involves collaborating across functions, coordinating test schedules, and providing integration support for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems. The position requires a Secret security clearance and experience with test plans, procedures, and reports. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal Software Test Engineer 16832* This role focuses on designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging applications software and systems. It involves multidisciplinary research and collaboration with hardware engineers, and ensuring software standards are met within the Sentinel Program. The position requires a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 14453 Seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program to design and develop capabilities and performance requirements for the Guidance Computer, define system interfaces, and ensure requirements are met. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with Systems Engineering Management Tools and requirements definition. | — | 0 |
| Embedded Software Engineer – Level 3 or 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to join their Space Systems sector. The role involves requirements analysis, system architecture, design, coding, testing, and verification of embedded software for safety-critical real-time systems, digital signal processing, and secure software solutions. Candidates must have experience with C/C++, RTOS, scripting languages, and electronic test equipment. A Top-Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |