Northrop Grumman currently has 14 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 (50%), post-training (29%), serving infrastructure (21%). 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 (14 roles).
Job postings at Northrop Grumman most frequently mention: C++, Software Engineering, Python, NumPy & Pandas, Machine Learning.
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).
Northrop Grumman currently has 15 active job listings related to artificial intelligence. The company's hiring is concentrated in roles focused on agents and serving infrastructure, each representing 33% and 27% of the listings, respectively, with post-training roles also at 27%. Engineering is the primary function for these positions, with all roles located in the United States. Frequent technical tags include agent orchestration, evals, and model serving, suggesting a focus on the practical deployment and evaluation of AI systems. In the last 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 14 new AI roles, a significant increase from the previous 30-day period.
Currently tracking 12 active AI roles, with 2062 new openings in the last 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $83k–$292k (avg $184k).
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| Power Systems Engineer 3/4 This role involves designing, specifying, and overseeing the installation of power and control systems for industrial process equipment used in manufacturing solid propulsion rocket motors. Responsibilities include developing electrical drawings, managing projects from conception to completion, and troubleshooting issues with maintenance teams. The role requires experience with low/medium voltage power systems, PLCs (Allen-Bradley), and industrial automation. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Flight Test Engineer- FTO flight Sciences Flight Test Engineer for Northrop Grumman's Strike portfolio, focusing on defining test configurations, analyzing data, and supporting test operations for aircraft platforms. Requires a STEM degree and significant experience in flight or ground test, with active government clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Responsible Engineer – Fuel Systems This role is for a Sr. Principal Responsible Engineer focusing on aircraft fuel systems. Responsibilities include design, development, trade studies, system testing, verification, troubleshooting, supplier management, and technical analysis for fuel subsystems. The role requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with significant experience in aircraft fuel systems, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. |
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| Staff Responsible Engineer – Fuel Systems Staff Responsible Engineer for Fuel Systems at Northrop Grumman, focusing on aircraft fuel subsystems development, design, integration, testing, and verification. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with significant experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Experience with aircraft fuel subsystems, system analysis, and airworthiness criteria is essential. The role involves mentoring junior engineers and managing supplier relationships. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Electrical Design Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Level 4) to join their Test and Evaluation organization in Oklahoma City. The role involves developing custom testing solutions and specialized support equipment for platforms like the B-2 Stealth Bomber, focusing on avionics and lab harness designs, electrical design integration, and hardware integration in a lab environment. Requires a STEM degree, significant experience, and an active DoD Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst/Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst/ Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst to manage and monitor costs and schedules on contracts, perform financial analyses, prepare budgets, and ensure adequate funding. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a business-related field and the ability to obtain a security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Software Engineer – TRK (26-140) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Software Engineer to support the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program. The role involves Java software development, focusing on Regional Applications and supporting the Track Server team. Responsibilities include system analysis, design, testing, user support, debugging, and integration of systems software. The candidate will also design and implement tools for operations automation and may take on leadership roles in small software teams. Experience with Kalman filter techniques for sensor fusion, navigation, or tracking is required, along with strong Java/J2EE experience and knowledge of software development practices like automated testing and configuration management. A Secret security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Computer Operations Analyst – Regional COSA (26-118) Computer Operations Analyst role supporting the C2BMC program, which is a crucial component of the Missile Defense System. Responsibilities include daily system monitoring, operations, and maintenance in a 24x7 environment, providing first-level technical support, troubleshooting hardware/software/networks, documenting and reporting issues, and assisting with installations and user account management. Requires a Secret clearance and specific IT certifications (IAT Level II or higher). | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Liaison Engineer - MRB Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Liaison Engineer (Material Review Board) to assess and disposition non-conformances in a test environment, author engineering direction, and collaborate with support engineering roles to ensure product integrity. The role requires obtaining MRB authority and working with CAD programs and government security clearances. | — | 0 |
| Precision Electromechanical Assembler 2 (2nd Shift) Performs electromechanical assembly tasks, including drilling, reaming, and using precision measuring instruments. May assemble and modify prototype units for engineering and monitor quality control. Requires high school diploma and 2 years of experience. | — | 0 |
| Engineer/ Principal Aeronautical Engineer Seeking an Aeronautical Engineer/Principal Aeronautical Engineer to join the Liaison Engineering team within the Vehicle Engineering IPT. The role involves designing, developing, and testing aircraft and related systems, acting as an engineering authority for non-conformances, performing dispositions for nonconforming parts, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Requires experience with MRB processes, CAD tools (NX, VisPro), and a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Systems Engineer (SCRM Vulnerability Assessment Engineer) - 17381 This role involves performing vulnerability assessments on commercial off-the-shelf hardware and software products for the Sentinel Program. Responsibilities include researching, testing, documenting cybersecurity posture, reviewing and communicating assessment results, and contributing to the enhancement of assessment capabilities through improved methodology and tools. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| E-6B Production Planner and Scheduler (level 2 or 3) Production Planner and Scheduler for the E-6B aircraft maintenance program. Responsibilities include analyzing and designing production workflows, creating and managing master production schedules, resolving resource conflicts, and advising management on work status. Requires experience with project management tools, critical path analysis, and MRP/ERP systems. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Technical Services Principal Engineer (T03 Level) - 18898 This role focuses on analyzing knowledge and skill gaps to identify training requirements and develop learning solutions and training products for technical disciplines within the Sentinel program. It involves designing and developing various training materials, staying updated on learning theories and industry standards, and potentially overseeing contractors. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5 years of experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Technical Services - Sr Principal Engineer (T04) - 16579-1 This role focuses on the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) of a new training system for the US Air Force Sentinel program. The engineer will leverage adult learning theories, create SCORM compliant courseware, and apply evaluation processes like Kirkpatrick's 4 levels. Responsibilities include analyzing knowledge gaps, designing training for multiple modalities, developing various training materials, and potentially overseeing contractors. The role requires experience with digital instructional design software and multimedia design. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Sr Principal Metals & Corrosion Material Process Engineer- *17364 This role is for a Sr. Principal Metals & Corrosion Material Process Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing corrosion issues in weapon systems and equipment. Responsibilities include developing and reviewing corrosion prevention plans, performing risk assessments, and collaborating with various engineering teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, 8 years of experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Information Assurance Engineer (level 2 or 3) - 18789 Information Assurance Engineer for the Sentinel Program at Northrop Grumman, focusing on system security, threat assessment, and risk mitigation within a defense context. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in areas like cryptography, regulatory compliance, and insider threat detection. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Deputy Program Manager Systems Safety Engineering Manager 3- 18665 This role is for a Deputy Program Manager for Systems Safety Engineering at Northrop Grumman, focusing on defense systems. The position involves systems engineering activities such as use case development, requirements definition, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification & validation, and requirements traceability. It also includes collaborating with program IPT counterparts, developing architecture content, and contributing to system requirements development, management, and analysis. A key aspect is experience in generating or reviewing design artifacts for System Safety analyses to mature weapons system design for safety and support flight test and flight worthiness. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr Principal Ground Test Engineer This role is for a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Ground Test Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on planning, scheduling, and conducting test events for systems, likely in an aerospace or defense context. Responsibilities include leading technicians and engineers during test execution, authoring work authorizations, developing test procedures, and providing engineering support for maintenance and repairs. The role also involves post-test data processing and analysis, and interpreting test data to provide recommendations. A Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain SAP clearance. | — | 0 |
| Ground Test Engineer/ Principal Ground Test Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Ground Test Engineer / Principal Ground Test Engineer to plan, schedule, and conduct test events, lead teams, develop test procedures, and analyze test data in a production environment. The role requires experience in system test and/or aircraft test/operational environments, familiarity with blueprints and special test equipment, and requires a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SAP clearance. | — | 0 |
| Test Conductor (Triton MQ4-C) Test Conductor role at Northrop Grumman focused on aircraft systems, specifically the Triton MQ4-C. Responsibilities include interfacing with flight engineers, technicians, and US Navy personnel for system operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance. The role involves conducting ground tests, supporting aircraft launch and recovery, and providing training on system hardware and software. Requires experience with aircraft ground test operations and interpreting schematics, with a strong emphasis on security clearances (Secret, SAP, Top Secret/SCI). | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Tech Coordinator- Level 2 This role is a Supply Chain Tech Coordinator responsible for various warehouse and logistics activities including distribution, receiving, storage, picking, packaging, and inventory control. It involves physical tasks like pulling and staging orders, plant deliveries, system and physical inventory transactions, and forklift operations. The role requires basic computer skills, good communication, and the ability to lift up to 45 pounds. A secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Production Operations Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Production Operations liaison to manage program performance, interfaces between manufacturing and other functional groups, and operations cost/schedule/risk management for assigned products and programs. This role involves coordinating manufacturing scope, overseeing MRP systems, reporting EVMS, and estimating operations content for proposals. The position also requires leadership in process improvement and collaboration with Production Planning, Industrial Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Analyst This role is for a Manufacturing Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on program management within manufacturing operations. The analyst will act as an interface between manufacturing and other functional groups, coordinating all aspects of manufacturing scope of work, tracking materials, planning capacity, and reporting on program performance (cost, schedule, technical, quality). Responsibilities include managing operations cost and schedule, overseeing demands and schedules in the MRP system, facilitating meetings, and driving process improvements. The role also involves developing better metrics, managing labor resources, improving forecasting accuracy, and supporting data infrastructure for manufacturing performance visibility. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in manufacturing or related fields, experience managing complex projects, leading teams, analyzing data, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Defense industry experience, MRP/SAP, EVMS, Continuous Improvement, CAM, quoting, and supplier management are preferred. | — | 0 |
| Staff Network Communications Staff Network Communications role at Northrop Grumman, located onsite in Edwards AFB, CA. Responsibilities include maintaining network operations, planning and coordinating network installations/reconfigurations, and maintaining expertise in network hardware and software. Requires a Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Contract Administration 3 Manager of Contracts Administration 3 for Northrop Grumman's Weapon Systems Division, Armament Systems Business Unit. This role involves leading a team of contract professionals, negotiating various contractual instruments for US Government, commercial, and international programs, ensuring compliance with regulations like FAR and DFAR, and advising on contractual rights and obligations. Requires extensive experience in contract administration, negotiation, and team leadership within the defense sector. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Quality / Sr. Principal Engineer Quality Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer / Sr. Principal Quality Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT. This role involves developing and maintaining quality evaluation and control systems, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing, designing inspection and testing processes, performing statistical analysis, and supporting corrective action boards. The ideal candidate will have technical knowledge in quality specifications and standards, strong communication and collaboration skills, and proficiency with MS Office. Requires a STEM degree and experience with QMS (ISO 9000, AS 9100, etc.), with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 3 This role is a Supply Chain Technical Coordinator responsible for various aspects of distribution, receiving, storage, picking, packaging, and inventory control within a defense manufacturing facility. It involves tasks such as pulling and staging orders, plant deliveries, inventory transactions, warehouse organization, cycle counting, and forklift operations. The position requires a high school diploma, at least 4 years of experience, basic computer skills, and the ability to obtain a secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Programs 1 Program Manager for Electronic Warfare (EW) systems on classified defense programs. Responsibilities include customer relations, IPT leadership, contract management, proposal development, risk management, and reporting. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or Master's with 3 years, a Secret clearance, and prior program management experience on government contracts. Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS) is required. | — | 0 |
| Director of Engineering and Chief Engineer for the Research and Advanced Design (R&AD) Division Director of Engineering and Chief Engineer for the Research and Advanced Design (R&AD) Division at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading engineering functional organization, Chief Engineers, and System Architects. Focuses on agile development for R&AD programs across various directorates, including Advanced Autonomy, Battlefield Management, and Advanced Weapons. Requires strong leadership, technical management, and experience in proposal development and technical reviews within the Aerospace and Defense industry. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Test Engineering Manager 2 (8895-2) The Test Engineering Manager 2 will develop customer contractual needs and requirements into test solutions, manage test plans, procedures, and schedules, and coordinate with stakeholders for test execution and requirement verification. This role involves leading a team in Hardware in the Loop testing, supporting system architecture and verification planning, assessing design change impacts, and managing requirements-based testing within a defense context. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer / Sr. Principal Engineer - Structural Design Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer for Structural Design at Northrop Grumman, focusing on aerospace structures. Requires experience with CAD tools like CATIA and Unigraphics Nx, and a strong understanding of structural design principles, including damage tolerance and durability. A Secret or Top Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Structural Design/Principal Structural Design Engineer Structural Design / Principal Structural Design at Northrop Grumman, focusing on aerospace structural design using CAD tools like CATIA and Teamcenter. Requires a STEM degree and experience in aerospace structural design, with a focus on bonded composite primary and secondary aircraft structures. A Secret or Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal OR Sr. Principal Structural Analysis Engineer Structural Analysis Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on stress analysis for aircraft structures (metals, composites). Requires experience with analysis tools like Nastran, FEMAP, and Patran, and a Secret clearance. The role involves performing stress analysis, reviewing designs, and collaborating with other disciplines. | — | 0 |
| Engineer / Principal Engineer Structural Analysis This role involves performing structural modification stress analysis for metals, non-metallic materials, and composite structures in aerospace design. Responsibilities include analyzing damage tolerance, durability, and vibration, using tools like Catia, FEMAP, Patran, and Nastran. The position requires experience with bonded composite and metallic structural analysis, and proficiency in FEA methods. A Secret or SAP clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Precision Electromechanical Assembler 2 This role involves performing electromechanical assembly, soldering, and integration of precision products for Northrop Grumman's Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) Cell. Responsibilities include using precision measuring instruments, assembling/disassembling/repairing assemblies, modifying prototype units, monitoring quality, data record keeping, and adhering to ESD procedures. The ideal candidate needs manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to work with small parts and follow standard operating procedures. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Precision Electromechanical Assembler 2 (Second Shift) Precision Electromechanical Assembler 2 (Second Shift) at Northrop Grumman, focusing on assembling, soldering, and integrating precision electromechanical products for the Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) Cell. Requires experience with precision measuring instruments, following standard operating procedures, and obtaining a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Electronic Technician 2 Electronic Technician role at Northrop Grumman supporting Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) Cell, focusing on testing, troubleshooting, and developmental engineering tasks for production hardware. Requires experience with electronic circuits, diagnostic equipment, and reading schematics, with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Electronic Technician 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electronic Technician 2 to support the Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) Cell. The role involves testing, troubleshooting, and developmental engineering tasks on production hardware and equipment, diagnosing malfunctions to component level, and conducting engineering tests. Requires a High School diploma, 2 years of electronics experience, experience with test equipment and schematics, and a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Electronic Technician 2 (Second Shift) Electronic Technician role at Northrop Grumman supporting the F-16 Block 60 IFTS. Responsibilities include routine testing, checkout, troubleshooting, environmental testing, and developmental engineering tasks on production hardware and equipment. Requires experience with electronic testing equipment and reading schematics. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Engineer / Principal Engineer Materials and Process Materials and Process Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on research, analysis, and development of materials for aerospace applications. Responsibilities include applying principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues and provide solutions, as well as performing technical reviews of drawings and manufacturing plans. Requires a STEM degree and experience with composite and metallic materials. Clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst for Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems division, located in Roy, UT. This role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience (or Master's with 3 years) in Business Management, Finance, or Accounting, with a strong emphasis on Earned Value Management (EVM) within government contracting. Responsibilities include financial and administrative support, performance measurement baseline concepts, work breakdown structure establishment, budget baseline management, cost risk analysis, and reporting. Proficiency in financial systems like Deltek Cobra, SAP/S4, wInsight, Tableau/PowerBI, and MS Office is required. A Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Process Engineer (RF Systems) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer with experience in RF Systems to support the manufacturing of Shop Replaceable Units from Circuit Cards and assembly into Line Replaceable Units for aerial, military-grade, or space-grade Electronic Warfare Systems and Subsystems. The role involves process development, maintenance, production support, continuous improvement, and producibility reviews, requiring collaboration with various engineering and production teams. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field with relevant experience is required, along with US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Network Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to support its IT Infrastructure & Operations organization's Network Communications and Visibility (NCV) team. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining high availability network infrastructure, working with customers and vendors, and ensuring secure communications. Responsibilities include planning, designing, and deploying network solutions, installing Cisco equipment, troubleshooting WAN/LAN/SD-WAN, and enforcing security policies. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Test Engineering (RF Systems) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer specializing in RF Systems to support product testing of aerial, military-grade, or space-grade Electronic Warfare Systems and Subsystems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting hardware and test equipment, designing test fixtures, developing test procedures, and collaborating with various engineering and production teams. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM field, experience with RF test equipment, and an active DoD Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Model-Based Requirements Integration and Architecture Systems Engineering Manager 2- 18807 Manager for the Model-Based Requirements, Integration, and Architecture (MB-RIA) team on the Sentinel program, responsible for system architecture development, ensuring traceability from government needs to functional architecture and interface definition using MBSE approaches. The role involves leading a team of architects/systems engineers, managing project execution, and interfacing with customers and other engineering teams. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst This role is for a Sr Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on developing and managing integrated master plans and schedules for program objectives. It involves horizontal and vertical integration across functional groups, risk analysis, and using project management techniques like Gantt, PERT, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). Experience with MS Project and government defense contracts is required, with a preference for experience in Microsoft Project Server, Deltek Cobra, and Acumen Risk. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst This role is for a Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on developing and managing integrated master plans and schedules for programs. The analyst will ensure horizontal and vertical integration across functional groups, perform risk analysis, and track progress using project management techniques like Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, and earned value management (EVM). The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and basic understanding of Microsoft Project. Experience with EVMS, Deltek Cobra, Deltek Acumen Risk, and knowledge of DCMA health metrics are preferred. A U.S. government Secret Clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Senior Staff Cyber Systems Engineer Senior Staff Cyber Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on Systems Security Engineering, anti-tamper, and cybersecurity for defense and intelligence programs. Requires expertise in system security design, analysis, and validation, ensuring compliance with DoD and NIST standards. The role involves embedding security-by-design into architecture and requirements, and mentoring a team of Systems Security Engineers. | — | 0 |
| Consulting Cyber Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Consulting Cyber Systems Engineer to provide expert guidance on anti-tamper, cybersecurity, and systems engineering for defense and intelligence programs. The role involves embedding security-by-design into architecture and requirements, developing attack trees, and ensuring compliance with DoD and NIST standards. Requires extensive experience in Systems Security Engineering and Anti-Tamper methodologies, with a strong emphasis on technical analysis and resilient systems. | — | 0 |