Northrop Grumman
Aerospace · Defense
- HQ
- Falls Church, US
- Founded
- 1994
- Size
- 65,000+
- Website
- northropgrumman.com
Aerospace · Defense
Currently tracking 11 active AI roles, down 13% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $83k–$292k (avg $184k).
Northrop Grumman has 14 active AI-related job listings. The majority of these roles, 50%, are focused on data. Engineering is the dominant function across all listings, and all positions are located in the United States. The company is frequently seeking candidates with experience in model serving, fine-tuning, and inference infrastructure. Over the last 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 21 new AI roles, representing a 62% increase compared to the previous 30-day period.
Northrop Grumman currently has 13 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: AI Systems Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal Level), Algorithm Software Engineer - Level 4, Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - Prognostics / PHM, Machine Perception (MP) Engineer – Level 3 or 4, Principal / Sr Principal AI Software Engineer. Most positions are in Engineering.
Northrop Grumman's active AI hiring is concentrated in: data (46%), post-training (31%), serving infrastructure (23%). 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 (13 roles).
Job postings at Northrop Grumman most frequently mention: Software Engineering, NumPy & Pandas, C++, Testing Practices, Statistics.
In the past 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 21 new AI-related roles. That is a +62% change versus the prior 30 days (13 → 21).
| Title | Stage | AI score |
|---|---|---|
| Sr. Principal Engineer Airworthiness Data Strategy Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer Airworthiness Data Strategy to lead digital standards development and integration for Airworthiness, supporting the sector's data strategy and participating in industry policy development. The role involves shaping digital standards, developing related policy, and serving as a subject matter expert for the Airworthiness Data Domain. Responsibilities include implementing data strategies, managing data within the AWWSC CoTE, ensuring adherence to governance practices, and conducting training on data best practices. The role also requires capturing feedback from data consumers, identifying data-related risks, and ensuring requirements are met for customer-related airworthiness. Experience in regulated environments, data governance frameworks, and metadata standards is required. | — | 0 |
| Engineering – Director Level 2 Director Level 2 Engineering role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on leading chief engineers, defining technical roadmaps, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements for propulsion systems. Requires significant engineering experience, team leadership, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Contracts Administrator Level 3 or 4 This role is for a Contracts Administrator at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing contracts related to defense sector programs. It requires experience with government regulations like FAR/DFAR and handling contract negotiations and administration. The role is not directly involved in AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| F - 22 - Senior Principal Chief Engineer Senior Principal Chief Engineer for the F-22 sustainment portfolio, responsible for engineering program execution, technology development strategies, and programmatic coordination. The role involves leading engineering activities, implementing technical plans, and engaging with customers. Requires a Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Engineer II Electrical Engineer II at Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ, focusing on the design, analysis, and testing of complex electrical systems for launch vehicles and defense applications. Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer IV Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer IV in Chandler, AZ to work on various launch vehicles. The role involves analysis, design, testing, and integration of complex electrical systems for defense and space applications. Responsibilities include requirement analysis, test program leadership, failure investigations, and mentoring junior engineers. Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering with 7-9 years of experience and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Precision Electromechanical Assembler 3 This role involves performing precision electromechanical assembly, including component installation, hand soldering, disassembling, modifying, reworking, and reassembling units using various tools. The assembler will work from instructions, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings, and must demonstrate attention to detail and manual dexterity. Experience with soldering under a microscope and the ability to obtain J-STD-001 certification are required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Electrical Engineer III Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer III in Chandler, AZ, to work on various launch vehicles and defense systems. Responsibilities include design, analysis, testing, integration, and troubleshooting of complex electrical systems, with a focus on missile interceptor technology. Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 5 years of experience (or 3 with Masters), and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Materials and Process Engineer Materials and Process Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, supporting assembly line operations for aerospace systems. Responsibilities include defining, developing, and implementing new materials and processes, supporting production, analyzing material issues, and ensuring contractual obligations are met. Requires experience with various materials, testing, and problem-solving. Clearance required. | — | 0 |
| Production Planner Level 4 This role is for a Production Planner Level 4 at Northrop Grumman, focusing on manufacturing planning for aircraft production, including composite, metallic, and assembly operations. Responsibilities include planning fabrication, assembly, and installation sequences, determining tooling needs, preparing shop work orders, and maintaining progress reports. Requires a Secret clearance and experience with aerospace specifications and drawings. | — | 0 |
| Business Management Manager 2 This is a Business Management Manager 2 position at Northrop Grumman, focused on overseeing program-related business management activities, ensuring financial goals are met, and managing a team of program control analysts. The role requires experience in Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Cost Principles, Forward Pricing Rate proposals (FPRPs), and Earned Value Management (EVM). It involves financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, with a strong emphasis on leadership and team development. The position requires a Top-Secret clearance and involves travel. | — | 0 |
| Business Management Analyst - Level 3 or 4 This role is a Business Management Analyst responsible for preparing budgets and schedules, performing financial analyses, monitoring costs, and managing program resources. It requires experience in business management, program control, and financial analysis, with a strong emphasis on Earned Value Management (EVM). | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Level 3 (X-Lab) (26-284) Software Engineer for the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program, focusing on developing and integrating future-capability prototypes for the Missile Defense System. The role involves full-cycle software development, testing, and integration within a dynamic lab environment. | — | 0 |
| Systems Administrator - Level 3 (X-Lab) (26-285) Systems Administrator role supporting the C2BMC program, which is part of the Missile Defense System. Responsibilities include user support, troubleshooting, and integrating R&D systems into C2BMC. Requires a Secret security clearance and IAT Level II certification. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer (C++ and TS Clearance) Software Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on developing and modernizing software using C/C++, supporting CI/CD, MLOps, and implementing scalable architectures. Requires an active Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Hardware Engineer - Level 3 (SE&V) (26-286) Hardware Engineer for the C2BMC program, supporting the design, development, selection, procurement, and approval of hardware and network products. Responsibilities include managing Bill of Materials, coordinating with review boards, supporting CDRL delivery, and preparing BOM for proposal pricing and hardware/software evaluation. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 2 (SE&V) (26-289) Systems Engineer role focused on requirements engineering, use case development, logical architecture modeling, and interface definition for the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program within Northrop Grumman's Space Systems division. Requires a Secret security clearance and a STEM degree with relevant experience. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 5 This role focuses on Cyber Systems Engineering for defense systems, involving technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost/risk management, and sustainment of computing systems. The engineer will apply cybersecurity practices and methodologies throughout the engineering lifecycle, ensuring secure systems engineering solutions for complex hardware and software systems, and systems of systems, adhering to Risk Management Framework (RMF) Controls. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal DevOps Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal DevOps Software Engineer to support SIGINT payloads integrated on airborne and ground platforms. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software development environments and pipelines, building computer images, managing software repositories, and supporting system builds and deployments. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, US citizenship with a Secret clearance (TS/SCI willingness), and experience with DevOps, CI/CD, automated builds, and testing. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer II (26-290 & 26-291) Software Engineer II at Northrop Grumman supporting the C2BMC program, focusing on developing and maintaining DevOps solutions and CI/CD pipelines. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams, designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab and Jenkins, developing software applications in Python, Java, Bash, and PowerShell, and implementing enterprise network solutions with IaC and SDN. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or equivalent, a current DoD 8140 certification (IAT Level II or higher), and an active Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Network Engineer Network Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on network design, testing, hardware/software selection, and maintenance. Requires a STEM degree, cybersecurity certifications (DoD 8570), and experience with Linux/Windows, cybersecurity technologies, and patching. A Top Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to support the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Ground Weapon System (GWS) program. The role involves designing and developing classified networks, focusing on cybersecurity best practices across the OSI model, and supporting secure product delivery. Responsibilities include installation, configuration, troubleshooting of networking equipment, implementing security measures, documentation, and problem reporting within Agile processes. A DoD Active Secret security clearance and DoD 8140/8570 certification are required. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer 3 - (26-292 & 26-293) Software Engineer III at Northrop Grumman supporting the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program for Missile Defense System. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining scalable DevOps solutions and CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab and Jenkins, developing software applications in Python, Java, Bash, and PowerShell, and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Software-defined Networking (SDN). Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or equivalent, a current DoD 8140 certification (IAT Level II or higher), and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Network Engineer - Level 3 (NES) (26-294) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Network Engineer III (NES) to support the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program. The role involves implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring reliable connectivity across LAN/WAN environments. Responsibilities include configuring and maintaining network devices (Cisco, Juniper), monitoring performance, implementing core networking technologies (VLANs, OSPF, BGP), troubleshooting incidents, and collaborating with IT teams. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience (or equivalent), a current DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher certification, an active Secret security clearance, and CCNA or JNCIA certification. Experience with various networking protocols, firewalls, and multi-vendor equipment is essential. | — | 0 |
| Structural Thermal Engineer Level 2/3 (AHT) Structural Thermal Engineer responsible for the thermal design, analysis, testing, and validation of missile subsystems throughout the product life-cycle, working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure thermal solutions meet stringent performance, reliability, and safety requirements under extreme operating environments. | — | 0 |
| Reliability Systems Engineer - Level 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Reliability Systems Engineer (Level 3) to support availability, reliability, and timeliness tasking, including modeling, simulation, assessment, and metric tracking. Responsibilities include design tradeoffs, reliability predictions, de-rating analysis, FMEA, and identifying critical items. The role requires interpreting system architectures and schematics, developing solutions to reliability problems, and applying probability and statistical principles. A STEM degree with relevant experience is required, along with active SCI clearance. | — | 0 |
| Depot Level Electrical Engineer Electrical Engineer role focused on designing, developing, and documenting engineering data for the repair, upgrade, and sustainment of complex electronic boxes and electrical equipment in a depot environment. Responsibilities include creating troubleshooting guides, repair instructions, electrical schematics, performing maintenance inspections, leading root-cause analysis, authoring technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 2-5 years of experience, and an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineering Manager 2 Software Engineering Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading engineering teams, technical planning, system integration, and supporting new business acquisition. Requires a STEM degree with significant experience in software development and leadership, including Agile methodologies. Active DoD Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Liaison/Material Review Board Engineer (level 2/3) Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on the disposition of withhold supplier tags and designing repairs for discrepant composite parts and assemblies. Requires interfacing with suppliers and internal stakeholder groups, with experience in composite airframe structures and military specifications. Security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer This role focuses on designing, implementing, and assessing security controls and architectures in compliance with NIST and DoD guidance. It involves advanced technical analysis of cyber infrastructure challenges and providing solutions, with a strong emphasis on security baseline implementation and communication. The role requires experience with specific security technologies like Rapid 7, Trellix, and Splunk, and necessitates a Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel-Mechanical Engineer/Principal Mechanical Engineer ECS - 17718 & 17719 Mechanical Engineer role focused on Environmental Control Systems (ECS) and HVAC for the Sentinel Program, involving requirements development, design, analysis, and supplier collaboration. Requires a Secret security clearance and potentially SAP clearance. | — | 0 |
| Structural Engineer - 5 Structural Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for designing hardware and processes for rocket motor integration and assembly, including structural analysis, CAD, documentation, and testing support for the Space Launch System (SLS). | — | 0 |
| U107 Dimensional Calibration Technician - 1st Shift Northrop Grumman is seeking a Dimensional Calibration Technician to join its Calibration Services team. The role involves repairing, calibrating, modifying, and maintaining mechanical and dimensional measuring and test equipment (M&TE) and instrumentation. Responsibilities include applying measurement science, following calibration procedures, using high-precision equipment, adapting procedures for unique measurements, documenting results, and determining salvageability of equipment. | — | 0 |
| Tool Engineer / Principal Tool Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Tool Engineer or Principal Tool Engineer to design, document, and oversee the build of complex tools and assemblies for their Armament Business unit. The role involves using CAD software like NX and Mastercam, understanding mechanics and material properties, and collaborating with engineering teams. Experience with dies, molds, gaging, cutting tools, fixtures, and machine design is required. The position involves significant hands-on work and requires a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Staff Tool Engineer - 18877 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Tool Engineer to support the Sentinel program in Huntsville, AL. This role involves leading and contributing to major tooling operations, planning and managing tooling projects from concept through implementation, and coordinating schedules, resources, and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in tooling and production environments, strong project management skills, disciplined planning, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate critical program events. Responsibilities include assisting with design and fabrication requirements, conducting root cause failure investigations, developing production line tooling statements of work, assisting Product Development Teams with manufacturability, and managing project phases. Core competencies include manufacturing aptitude, knowledge of fabrication processes, ability to select best production methods, advanced knowledge of CAD/CAM tools, and understanding engineering drawings and GD&T. | — | 0 |
| Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst This role is for a Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst at Northrop Grumman, responsible for ensuring compliance with export and import laws and internal processes. The analyst will develop and manage controls, prepare and submit licenses, conduct gate reviews for technical data, foreign travel, and shipments, and maintain trade compliance records. Experience with ITAR, EAR, and obtaining security clearances is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Configuration Analyst - Data Analysis This role focuses on specifying, collecting, processing, and presenting information from disparate data sets to generate actionable knowledge and identify patterns. It involves data integrity, metrics reporting, and understanding aircraft systems. While it mentions using tools and application programming to identify patterns, it does not involve building or deploying AI/ML models as its core craft. | — | 0 |
| Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to support their Defence and C&I programmes. The role involves shaping supply chain strategies for bids, identifying and engaging suppliers, and managing supplier relationships. This is a collaborative role focused on winning new business through commercial insight and negotiation. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Planning Analyst Supply Chain Planning Analyst role at Northrop Grumman UK, focusing on managing suppliers, RFx activities, contract negotiation, and ensuring supply chain performance for critical programs. Requires experience in supply chain operations, procurement, and supplier relationship management. UK citizenship and SC-level security clearance are mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer This role focuses on manufacturing engineering for defense systems, including advanced electronics, radar, and communication systems. The engineer will design, implement, and improve work instructions and manufacturing operations in assembly cells, utilizing digital tools and engaging in process improvements and equipment troubleshooting. While the role mentions leveraging AI for process development, its core function is in manufacturing engineering, not direct AI/ML model development or deployment. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer or Principal Manufacturing Engineer This role focuses on manufacturing engineering for advanced electronics, radar, and communication systems within a defense company. The engineer will design, implement, and improve work instructions and manufacturing operations, engaging with digital tools to streamline processes. Responsibilities include developing processes for safety, yields, cost, and stability, providing ROI justification for improvements, developing shop floor digital solutions, and creating digital work instructions. Experience with AI for process development is a preferred qualification. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Senior Principal Industrial Engineer This role is for an Industrial Engineer focused on optimizing manufacturing operations, including plant layouts, process flows, and resource management. It involves using simulation tools, data analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs within a defense manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| International Trade Compliance Analyst The International Trade Compliance Analyst will support the Mission Systems Export Compliance Team, ensuring compliance with export laws and internal processes that enhance foreign policy and protect national security. This role involves developing and managing internal export and import controls, obtaining necessary licenses and permits from the US Government, and conducting gate reviews for technical data, foreign travel, and shipments. The analyst will also maintain trade compliance records, support investigations, and provide training. | — | 0 |
| Manager Quality 1 Manager Quality 1 at Northrop Grumman in Salt Lake City, UT, responsible for leading the Product Inspection Team, executing and monitoring product quality, and managing a team of quality inspectors and analysts. Requires experience in quality control, inspection, or manufacturing, leadership experience, and familiarity with Quality Management Systems in a regulated manufacturing industry. | — | 0 |
| Security Coordinator 3/2nd shift This role provides basic security support for programs, including escorting individuals, monitoring hardware, responding to alarms, and conducting entry/exit inspections. It also involves completing daily logs, monthly metric reports, and ensuring compliance with security policies. The role requires a Secret clearance and proficiency in MS Office. | — | 0 |
| Security Coordinator 3/ 3rd shift This role provides basic security support for programs, including escorting individuals, monitoring hardware, responding to alarms, and conducting entry/exit inspections. It also involves completing daily logs, monthly metric reports, and ensuring compliance with security policies. The position requires a current active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain SAP. | — | 0 |
| Manager Programs 3 Program Manager 3 at Northrop Grumman, supporting Advanced Systems Operating Unit within Advanced Mission Capabilities Business Unit. The role involves leadership of an EMD Program, focusing on managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance, stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, and customer relationship management. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or Master's with 6 years, and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Semiconductor Materials Section Manager 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Semiconductor Materials Section Manager to lead a group of microelectronic semiconductor engineers. This role involves sustaining and advancing compound semiconductor epitaxy technologies and characterization methodologies for microelectronic solutions. Responsibilities include technical leadership, program liaison, functional management (hiring, training, performance reviews), and overseeing the maintenance of MBE systems and vendor relationships. The position is critical for wafer growth of GaN, InP, and GaAs MMIC chips. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer / Principal Manufacturing Engineer Manufacturing Engineer or Principal Manufacturing Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on optimizing manufacturing techniques, tool design, and production processes for complex systems. Requires strong engineering fundamentals, blueprint interpretation, and collaboration skills. This role is not directly AI/ML related. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Contract Administrator Senior Principal Contract Administrator role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing contractual activities for government and international contracts. Responsibilities include proposal preparation, negotiation, administration, customer interface, risk assessment, and ensuring compliance with regulations like FAR/DFARS. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or a Master's with 6 years, and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |