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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| Systems Engineer (Level 2 OR 3) Systems Engineer (Level 2 OR 3) at Northrop Grumman supporting Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC). Responsibilities include systems engineering support to IPTs with a strong focus on software, requirements decomposition, SRR/PDR/CDR support, and technical expertise. Requires an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Multidisciplined Electronic Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Multidisciplined Electronic Systems Engineer to integrate, troubleshoot, and maintain end-to-end antenna systems and their RF processing chains. The role requires expertise in software-defined radios, IP networking, antenna systems, and software automation, with responsibilities including system integration, performance simulation, and documentation. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Environmental Engineer - 18094 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Environmental Engineer in Roy, UT, to develop, implement, and maintain environmental compliance programs for the Sentinel program, ensuring infrastructure design and construction meet NEPA standards. Responsibilities include liaising with the US Air Force and subcontractors, conducting internal inspections, interpreting regulations, and reporting to leadership. Requires a BS degree in a related field, experience in environmental compliance (EIS, CWA, SPCC, etc.), data management with ArcGIS, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance and SAP approval. |
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| Sentinel Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Engineer 18197* This role is for a Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Engineer supporting the Sentinel program. The engineer will develop, modify, and test production and deployment methods and equipment, resolve complex process issues, collaborate with design engineering, and ensure compliance with SOW requirements. The role involves research into commercially available tools, root cause analysis of discrepancies, troubleshooting processes for safety, quality, cost, and efficiency, and developing work instructions. It also includes establishing program project plans, providing on-site engineering support during installations, and implementing Lean practices. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer -18326* Manufacturing Engineer for the Sentinel program, responsible for developing and improving production processes, collaborating with design engineering, resolving technical issues, and ensuring compliance with requirements. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with manufacturing tools and documentation. | — | 0 |
| Director 1 - Support & Training Integration Director of Support & Training Integration for the Sentinel product support portfolio, responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle from engineering design through sustainment. Leads a multidisciplinary IPT focused on training, maintenance, supply support, technical data, and support equipment planning. Drives cost, schedule, and technical performance while managing customer relationships and program requirements. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer secret clearance Senior Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on the GCCS-J (Joint Command and Control system) modernization effort. The role involves leading engineering teams, defining scalable architectures for microservices and data pipelines, developing data models, and implementing backend/frontend components using Java, JavaScript, and modern frameworks. It requires a Secret clearance and experience with cloud-native principles, microservices, data ingestion, and synchronization. | — | 0 |
| Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Mfg Test/RF Systems) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to support software development for testing Radio Frequency (RF) production hardware. This role involves all aspects of test software development, from requirements to validation, and collaboration with various engineering and manufacturing teams. The position requires a BS/MS degree in a STEM field, experience with C# (or Lab Windows CVI/Java), RF test instruments, reading schematics, and an active DoD Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Avionics Technician 3/4 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electrical Avionics Technician to perform installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical wiring and systems on aircraft. This role involves working from diagrams and manuals, maintaining certifications, and potentially assisting with software uploads and system checkouts. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 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 |
| Principal Engineer Systems Principal Systems Engineer for Armament Systems at Northrop Grumman in Mesa, AZ. Responsible for coordinating engineering projects, providing technical oversight, planning and executing gun system development and testing, managing requirements, and ensuring design factors are considered. Requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5 years of experience, or an MS with 3 years of experience, and demonstrated project management skills. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Engineer - 16368* Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manufacturing or Principal Manufacturing Engineer to support the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role involves fabrication, assembly, system integration, and testing of hardware, authoring manufacturing documents, coordinating with supply chain, and interfacing with cross-functional teams. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience in a digital manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Senior Principal Electrical Engineer Electrical Engineer role focused on component selection, obsolescence management, and circuit design for defense systems. Requires experience with mil-spec parts, schematic capture, and simulation tools. Security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Facilities Engineer - 9186-1 This role is for a Sr. Principal Facilities Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on planning, designing, and overseeing the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of facilities and equipment. Responsibilities include engineering calculations, code analysis, project management, financial management, systems oversight, and vendor management. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with building systems and CAD design. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Hardware Engineer - 18641 & 18462 Hardware Engineer role focused on the design of custom and commercial-off-the-shelf systems and components for the Sentinel program. Responsibilities include incorporating design edits, managing supplier drawings, developing design proposals, investigating design factors, and checking/releasing engineering artifacts. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with CAD modeling and PLM systems. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Engineer Software - Integration and Test (San Diego CA) Senior Principal Engineer Software - Integration and Test role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on integrating and testing complex software and hardware components within development, lab, and operational environments. Requires experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The role demands a Top Secret security clearance and experience in a regulated defense environment. | — | 0 |
| Information Systems Engineering Manager Northrop Grumman is seeking an Information Systems Engineering Manager 2 to lead a multi-disciplined team in the delivery, integration, testing, operations, and sustainment of B21 Ground Systems within a DoD environment. The role requires experience leading IT teams on complex problems and managing government/customer assets, with a strong emphasis on adherence to processes, risk management, and stakeholder communication. A Secret or higher clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Software - Integration & Test (San Diego CA) Software Engineer focused on integration and testing of complex system components within a defense context. Responsibilities include developing and executing test procedures, troubleshooting software issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requires a strong understanding of the full SDLC and experience in Linux/Windows environments. | — | 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 |
| Manager 3 - Command Systems Wing Ops and Physical Security Subsystems Lead Manager 3, Programs for Command Systems Wing Ops and Physical Security Subsystems Lead at Northrop Grumman. This leadership role focuses on driving hardware engineering execution, implementing integrated hardware engineering processes, and managing all aspects of development for command systems, wing operations, and physical security subsystems. The role requires strong programmatic and technical execution, risk management, and ensuring hardware design compliance and delivery within the defense sector. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Systems Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer generalist to support maritime programs. Responsibilities include mission engineering, requirements development, system architecture, MBSE, digital engineering, integration, and test. Experience with Navy customers and underwater systems is desired. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Systems Seeking a systems engineering generalist to support complex maritime programs, contributing to the development of state-of-the-art oceanic systems. Responsibilities include mission engineering, requirements management, system architecture, MBSE, digital engineering, integration & test, and verification & validation. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Sr. Principle / Principal Systems Engineer - 18367 This role is for a Systems Engineer on the Sentinel Program, focusing on the full systems-engineering life cycle from use-case development through verification. Responsibilities include defining, allocating, and tracing requirements, developing system architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture, and supporting verification activities. The role requires a Secret security clearance and experience with ICBM or complex aerospace/defense systems, DOORS, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer (SQVR/ FCA) - 18430 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to pioneer the development and qualification of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system supporting the System Qualification and Verification Review (SQVR) and Functional Configuration Audit (FCA). The role involves providing systems engineering expertise, maintaining design documentation, participating in technical planning, and simulating hardware performance using MBSE tools. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with Systems Engineering and Integration and Test processes. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal / Systems Engineer - 17778 Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program, responsible for technical planning, design reviews, action item tracking, and collaboration with technical teams and stakeholders. Requires a STEM degree and a Secret DoD Clearance. | — | 0 |
| RACER Principal Manufacturing Engineer Principal Manufacturing Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on CNC programming and CAD/CAM for structural aircraft components. Requires experience in aerospace manufacturing, GD&T, and AS9100 compliance. Role involves developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes, collaborating with design and production teams, and ensuring adherence to engineering specifications and quality standards. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Level 2 Software Engineer Level 2 at Northrop Grumman, supporting advanced capabilities in the Space Systems Sector. The role involves developing, maintaining, and optimizing software solutions for mission-critical systems, focusing on system-level architecture, performance, scalability, automation, data integrity, and secure operations within an Agile framework. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, 2+ years of experience, and an active Top Secret clearance. Experience with Java, Git, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch/MongoDB/MySQL, and Agile tools is essential. | — | 0 |
| Data Scientist | — | — |
| Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 2 | — | — |
| Cyber Systems Engineer/Principal Cyber Systems Engineer | — | — |
| Cyber Systems Engineer - level 3 (26-245) | — | — |
| Engineering Technician Level 1 | — | — |
| Capture Manager 3 | — | — |
| Director 1 - Launch Systems Chief Engineer | — | — |
| Principal or Sr. Principal Price/Cost Proposal Analyst - Level 3 or 4 (Clearance Required) | — | — |
| Principal Data Engineer | — | — |
| Staff Computer Systems Analyst-18705 | — | — |
| Engineer Manufacturing | — | — |
| Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing | — | — |
| Principal Engineer Manufacturing | — | — |
| Principal Cyber Systems Engineer | — | — |
| Human Factors Engineer (Level 2) | — | — |
| Principal Material Process Engineer - 17401 | — | — |
| Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer | — | — |
| Systems Engineer - Level 3/4 | — | — |
| 2026 Associate Electronics Engineer/Electronics Engineer | — | — |
| Sr. Principal Enterprise-Wide Applications Analyst | — | — |
| Fabrication Center Production Planner 3 | — | — |
| Principal or Senior Principal Capture Contract Administrator | — | — |