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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| Production Quality Engineering Manager 1 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Production Quality Engineering Manager 1 to lead quality engineering functions within manufacturing, ensuring missile systems comply with contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements. The role involves managing a team, overseeing quality systems (ISO 9001/AS9100, Mil-specs, ITAR, DFARS), ensuring audit readiness, managing non-conformances, collaborating with suppliers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Project Management Project Manager for defense systems, focusing on operational aspects, client satisfaction, and managing project schedules and budgets. Requires a Top Secret clearance and experience in military aviation operations. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Director of Sentinel Systems Engineering- Systems Engineering Director 2 Director of Systems Engineering for the Sentinel strategic missile program, responsible for leading the Systems Engineering Operating Unit. This role involves overseeing MBSE, MS&A, system architecture, technical baseline management, and P&L performance for a highly complex, large-scale defense system. Requires significant leadership experience and a strong understanding of defense systems engineering processes. |
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| Security & Facilities Specialist – High Security Program Develops and administers security programs for classified materials and equipment, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Responsibilities include preparing manuals, conducting security education and audits, and investigating violations. | — | 0 |
| Electromechanical Engineer (Level 1 OR 2) Electromechanical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focusing on computer hardware design, integration, and functionality verification for systems involving diverse electrical signals (power, RF, fiber optics). Requires collaboration, documentation, and troubleshooting. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Programs Manager 3 - 18659 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Programs Manager 3 to lead and collaborate with a diverse team of supply chain professionals and cross-functional stakeholders responsible for program execution, including management of major subcontractors and complex Bills of Material (BOMs). The role involves proposal planning, strategy development, negotiations, risk management, and ensuring subcontractor performance within cost, schedule, and quality requirements. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience in supply chain, operations, business, or program management, with demonstrated experience in major subcontractor management and building customer relationships. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineer - Level 3 Mechanical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on supporting the GMD Weapon System (GWS) Hardware Engineering team. Responsibilities include performing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis, reviewing analyses, developing and maintaining design drawings, and mentoring junior engineers. Requires a Secret security clearance and experience with CAD and analysis software. | — | 0 |
| Missile Systems Requirements Development Engineer 4 (AHT) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Missile Systems Requirements & Development Engineer 4 to support their SiAW missile program. The role involves supporting the systems engineering lifecycle of missile/weapon systems development, focusing on concept/mission and requirements development, as well as verification planning and compliance assessment. The candidate will work with the Systems Engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead and have technical knowledge in missile subsystems. Responsibilities include system requirements development, management, analysis, and traceability, functional analysis, trade studies, generating requirements documents, supporting system architecture and design, and assisting with technical and cost volumes for proposals. The role also involves supporting integration, test, and verification activities, tracking metrics, preparing for program reviews, interfacing with customers, and supporting program management activities like EVMS and CAM. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Software Configuration Management Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Configuration Management (SCM) Engineer to process software releases, create SCM controlled software builds, and manage SCM processes in compliance with principles and operating procedures. The role involves driving process improvements and requires experience with tools like PLM, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Git, and compilers, along with a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Data Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer Data to join their Instrumentation & Data team. The role involves building data collection architectures for flight, lab, and ground testing. Responsibilities include developing requirements for data connections, designing data management plans, and supporting hardware/software tools for data collection, processing, and dissemination. The position requires experience with test data acquisition systems and data configuration/collection software, with a focus on bus data collection and telemetry. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Energetics MFG Engineer – Level 4 This role is for a Sr. Principal Energetics Manufacturing Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on Tool Quality Engineering. The responsibilities include developing and maintaining Mission Assurance policies, ensuring product quality conforms to requirements, conducting source inspections at vendor sites, providing quality guidance in tooling design reviews, and authoring inspection plans. The role requires experience with manufacturing processes, machining, dimensional inspection, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). | — | 0 |
| Database Engineer – Level 3 or 4 Database Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on the design, implementation, and maintenance of database systems (InfluxDB, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL) within a Linux, client-server environment. Responsibilities include applying development lifecycle standards, diagnosing integration issues, and delivering fixes/enhancements. Requires experience with SQL, scripting languages (bash, PLSQL, Python), data warehousing, CI/CD tools, and Agile methodologies. A Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Principal/ Sr. Principal Network Communications (Level 3 or Level 4) Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Network Communications SME to plan, evaluate, and coordinate installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication networks. The role involves maintaining expertise in network hardware/software, proposing cost-saving solutions, and preparing network documentation. Additionally, the SME will develop technical manuals and training curriculum for aviation-related audiences, review simulator design, and coordinate with engineering support for training curriculum development. This position requires a Top Secret clearance and involves significant travel. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Facilities Engineer - Level 3 or 4 This role is for a Principal/Sr. Principal Facilities Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing and maintaining facilities and equipment, including scheduling contractors, writing PM plans, and supporting manufacturing operations. It requires a STEM degree and experience in engineering fields like Power Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or Facilities. | — | 0 |
| F35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 (Volkel Air Base Netherlands) Aircraft Mechanic role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on installing, modifying, and repairing metallic and composite aircraft structures for the F35 program. Requires experience with sheet metal, corrosion mitigation, and interpreting technical documentation. Security clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer -18331* Manufacturing Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on developing and improving production processes, resolving technical issues, and ensuring compliance with SOW requirements. Responsibilities include process design, equipment research, supplier collaboration, root cause analysis, and on-site support. | — | 0 |
| Maintenance Technician Level 3 / Level 4 (Nights) This role is for a Maintenance Technician (Level 3 or 4) responsible for maintaining production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. Responsibilities include performing repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, and on machines and equipment, aligning with a Millwright position. The role involves routine preventative maintenance on various plant equipment including CNC machines, boilers, HVAC systems, and more. It requires the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance and support a rotating night shift. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Facilities Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (C-Shift) This role is for a Principal/Sr. Principal Facilities Engineer at Northrop Grumman, supporting manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities include scheduling contractors, managing equipment maintenance plans, spare parts, and performing E-FMEA. The position requires a STEM degree, engineering experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Experience with industrial automation equipment and specific control systems is preferred. The role operates on a weekend C-Shift. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Launcher Product Zone Systems Engineering Manager 3 - 18686 Systems Engineering Manager for the Sentinel Launcher Product Zone, responsible for end-to-end design, integration, and release of the Launcher system. This role involves managing a multi-disciplinary team, acting as Cost Account Manager (CAM), and ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and performance targets. Key responsibilities include technical ownership of subsystems, stakeholder management with DoD customers and subcontractors, and championing Model Based Engineering (MBE) practices. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Systems Engineering Manager 3 - Electromagnetic Environmental Effects E3 8575-1 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 3 for the Sentinel program, focusing on Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3). The role involves managing a team of 30-40 engineers responsible for EMI, EMC, ESD, Spectrum Management, and TEMPEST. Responsibilities include day-to-day program execution, EVM, status reporting, providing guidance on E3 sub-teams, developing best practices, managing resources, and overseeing schedules. Requires a STEM degree, 8 years of experience, and an active Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain SAP and Top Secret clearances. Experience in managing cost, schedule, and performance of government technical statements of work, and EVMS is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst This role is for a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Cost Management organization. The primary responsibilities involve Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks, including establishing Work Breakdown Structures, assessing performance criteria, maintaining estimates to complete, and supporting reporting requirements for variance analysis. The role also involves budget baseline management, funding analysis, cost risk assessment, and financial forecasting. The position requires experience with government EVM and financial systems like Cobra and SAP. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 3 or 4) This role is for a Principal or Sr. Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist at Northrop Grumman. The primary responsibilities include sourcing and procuring goods and services, analyzing supplier proposals, managing supplier quality and performance, issuing purchase orders, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role requires experience in supply chain, procurement, and supplier management, with a preference for government or aerospace buying experience and knowledge of FAR/DFAR. A U.S. Government Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to ensure cyber survivability attributes are implemented in system designs. This role involves assessing and evaluating cybersecurity requirements, decomposing them into system requirements, and guiding the security architecture and tool selection. The engineer will evaluate implementations to identify security risks, attack surfaces, and verify cybersecurity protections, while also supporting the development of verification efforts and defining security governance and risk management. Experience with NIST 800-160, RMF, and MBSE is required, along with a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Manager Project Management 3 - 18742 Manager Project Management 3 role at Northrop Grumman, responsible for overseeing operational aspects of projects, managing schedules, budgets, and risk, and serving as a liaison between project teams and management. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 8 years of experience, and an active Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Engineer Software Seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Software Engineer to support research in areas including 5G/NextG communications, machine learning, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and future wireless technologies for tactical applications. Responsibilities include integrating, deploying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing 5G systems, Azure and AWS cloud architecture, and associated infrastructure. The role involves hands-on technical experience, environment automation, management, continuous improvements, and taking ownership of complex problems within a multi-discipline team. The candidate will develop, modify, and maintain applications using software engineering best practices, participating in the full software development lifecycle. Scripting (bash, PowerShell, Python), C/C++, Java, or other OOP languages in a Linux environment are required. Experience with AI/ML model integration into microservices is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Antenna Test Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an Antenna Test Engineer to design, integrate, and automate antenna test equipment and processes for phased array testing. The role involves software development for test automation and data analysis, troubleshooting RF issues, and collaborating with engineering teams. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM, experience with RF test equipment and software development (C#, Visual Basic, MATLAB), and a US Government Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SAP. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer Experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support medium caliber gun system programs. Responsibilities include supporting design, production, and supplier development, ensuring Design to Cost (DTC) and Design for Assembly/Manufacturing (DFA/DFM) targets, interpreting engineering drawings, preparing cost estimates, and participating in disposition of non-conforming parts. Requires a BS in Engineering with 8+ years of experience, familiarity with CAD software, and ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance and ATF clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Quality Analyst This role is for a Sr Principal Quality Analyst at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Sentinel Team. Responsibilities include technical reviews, quality assurance, risk management, developing quality plans, supporting review boards, developing metrics, and handling corrective action requests and conditional acceptance requirements. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with significant quality experience and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance and SAP access. | — | 0 |
| Program Execution Director Program Execution Director at Northrop Grumman's Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) in Palmdale, CA. This leadership role involves managing a complex program, driving programmatic and financial execution, and ensuring system integration. The director will partner with program management to set strategy, ensure budgets and schedules are met, and serve as a primary contact for internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include directing program planning, implementation, and execution, leading multidisciplinary teams, managing program-level customer interfaces, and establishing strategies for budgets and resources. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 10 years of related experience (or equivalent), 3 years of leadership experience, and an active Secret or higher clearance, with the ability to obtain SAP clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Pricing Cost Estimating 2 Manager for Pricing Cost Estimating at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading a team that evaluates major subcontract and general procurement cost proposals. The role involves developing cost models, performing cost analysis, ensuring compliance with regulations like FAR and DFARS, and supporting negotiations and audits. | — | 0 |
| Principal Program Planning Analyst/Scheduler Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Program Planning Analyst/Scheduler to join their Scheduling Center of Excellence. The role involves coordinating with engineering and operations teams to develop and control program schedule baselines, manage cost, schedule, and technical performance, and perform schedule risk analyses using project scheduling software. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or equivalent, proficiency in scheduling tools like Microsoft Project or Oracle P6, and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Antenna Test Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an Antenna Test Engineer to design, integrate, and automate antenna test equipment and processes for phased array testing. The role involves software development for automation and data analysis, troubleshooting RF issues, and collaborating with design engineering. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM, experience with RF test equipment, software development (C#, VB, MATLAB), and a DoD Secret clearance with SAP eligibility. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Launch Systems Engineering Manager 3 - 18548 Leadership role managing a team of engineers and subcontractors for the design and delivery of a launch center, focusing on technical, cost, and schedule performance, risk management, and stakeholder communication within a defense sector. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Command Systems Node Integration Manager 3 - 18150 Manager for Command Systems Node Integration at Northrop Grumman, focusing on program execution, technical baseline ownership, stakeholder coordination, and leading integration efforts for command systems. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of STEM experience or a Master's with 6 years, and an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 2/3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Technical Coordinator (Level 2 or 3) to manage warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and issuing equipment and materials. The role involves verifying stock, maintaining records, and potentially directing lower-level employees. Requires a Secret Security Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access clearance. | — | 0 |
| Financial Analyst - Level 2 or 3 Financial Analyst role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on strategic planning, reporting, and analysis of key financial metrics for the Intelligence & Sensing Business Unit. Responsibilities include EAC contract profitability assessment, cash flow management, risk assessment, and supporting annual operating and long-range strategic plans. Requires a Top Secret security clearance and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer Subsystems Mechanical - Electrical Design Staff Engineer Subsystems Mechanical - Electrical Design role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on electrical design, analysis, requirements, and troubleshooting for aircraft subsystems. Responsibilities include developing electrical wiring designs, selecting components, supporting power systems design, and participating in system-level testing and verification. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with significant experience in aerospace structural design or equivalent advanced degrees. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Contracts Administrator (Level 2) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Level 2 Contract Administrator to support their Global Surveillance Division's Autonomous Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (AISR&T) Business Unit. The role involves supporting proposal development, submissions, negotiations, and program execution by providing contractual interpretation and guidance. The administrator will interface with external customers, internal program management, functional management, and senior leadership. Key responsibilities include administering, extending, negotiating, and terminating contracts, examining estimates, processing reports, advising management on contractual rights, compiling data, and maintaining historical information. A Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in contracts management or a related field, strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, and the ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance are required. Preferred qualifications include an active Secret Clearance, Aerospace and Defense industry experience, experience in contract negotiations, knowledge of FAR and DFARS, and experience with various contract types and complex production efforts. | — | 0 |
| Senior Contracts Administrator (Level 4) This role is for a Senior Principal Contract Administrator at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Global Surveillance Division's Autonomous Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (AISR&T) Business Unit. The primary responsibilities include managing contracts, supporting proposal preparation and negotiation, acting as a liaison with customers, and ensuring compliance with company and legal requirements, including FAR/DFAR. The role requires experience with various contract types and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 3 Program Manager for Fuzing and Warhead business within Missile Products at Northrop Grumman. Responsible for delivering contractual requirements on cost and schedule, managing the full program life cycle from proposal development to closeout, and leading cross-functional teams. Requires experience in business acumen, capture management, and communication. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Staff Manufacturing Engineer - 17207 Staff Manufacturing Engineer for the Sentinel program, responsible for engineering solutions in fabrication, assembly, system integration, deployment, and testing of engineered products. Involves developing manufacturing plans, conducting readiness assessments, creating BOMs, developing work instructions, supporting system design, and tool design. Requires strong organizational and communication skills, with a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Senior Principal Engineer Software (DevOps) Senior Principal Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL, focusing on supporting capture and strategy for a critical program. The role involves working with business development, customers, and subject matter experts to shape new missions and architectures, define long-term technical strategy, and lead mission decomposition into implementable software requirements. Requires experience in customer communication, stakeholder management, and software product lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on C/C++ or Java development in real-time, multi-threaded environments and Agile practices. A DoD Top Secret clearance is mandatory. | — | 0 |
| Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist at Northrop Grumman, responsible for sourcing and procuring specialized goods and services, managing contractual aspects with suppliers, and collaborating with various internal stakeholders. The role involves developing subcontract specifications, evaluating proposals, negotiating terms, and ensuring supplier compliance with quality and delivery schedules. It also focuses on cost reduction, risk management, and maintaining supplier performance, with an emphasis on utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles for continuous improvement. | — | 0 |
| Embedded Software Engineer (Secret) - Level 4 (Chandler) Embedded Software Engineer with a Secret clearance for defense systems, focusing on C/C++ development in real-time operating system environments. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Pilot Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Pilot Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to pilot UAVs during developmental test and operational flights, ensuring compliance with specifications and operational suitability. The role involves planning and executing complex flight programs, coordinating with maintenance, and potentially conducting customer demonstration flights. Requires an FAA Commercial Pilots Certificate, significant flight hours, and a Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr Principal Data Insight Analyst Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Data Insight Analyst to join their team in Palmdale, CA. The role involves specifying, collecting, processing, and presenting information from disparate data sets to generate actionable knowledge and recommendations. Responsibilities include analyzing data, identifying patterns, ensuring data quality, prioritizing analytics backlogs, and leading cross-functional analytics projects. A Top Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer Test Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer Test to design, build, and maintain test systems for electronic devices. This role involves developing test hardware and software, creating test plans, executing tests, analyzing results, and mentoring junior engineers. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent, with significant experience in testing electronic devices, LabVIEW, and electronic test tools. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer in Chantilly, VA. This role involves testing mission-critical software applications across various platforms, validating software requirements through multiple testing methods, and developing/executing test plans. The position requires an active Secret security clearance and experience with diverse software and hardware testing throughout the development lifecycle. | — | 0 |
| F-35 M3 Master Planning Integration This role is for a Master Planning Integration Manager on the F-35 program at Northrop Grumman. The manager will oversee a team of planning professionals, maintain and improve planning tools and processes, and ensure alignment with program needs. The role requires experience in project management, quality, program management, or business management, with a minimum of 4 years of leadership experience and specific experience in scheduling or planning practices like Lines of Balance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Mission Assurance 2 - 13746-1 Manager for Mission Assurance group supporting the Sentinel program, focusing on quality and process adherence for a defense system. Responsibilities include leading engineers, overseeing program reviews, collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement. | — | 0 |