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).
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.
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).
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| Principal or Senior Principal Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) Engineer to support research and development of flight control algorithms for manned and unmanned air vehicles. The role involves designing, developing, implementing, verifying, and testing GNC algorithms and software for autonomous aircraft, developing control laws, creating dynamic simulation models, and supporting flight test activities. Experience with fixed-wing aircraft flight dynamics, linear control principles, MATLAB, and Simulink is required. | — | 0 |
| Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) Engineer or a Principal Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) Engineer or Principal GNC Engineer to support research and development of flight control algorithms for manned and unmanned air vehicles. The role involves designing, developing, implementing, and testing algorithms, software, and simulation tools for GNC of autonomous unmanned aircraft, developing control laws, dynamic simulation models, and supporting flight test activities. Requires a STEM degree and experience with flight dynamics, control systems, MATLAB, and Simulink. | — |
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| Property and Asset Management Analyst The Property and Asset Management Analyst role at Northrop Grumman focuses on managing the lifecycle of property and assets, supporting various audits, coordinating surveillance reviews, generating financial reports, and maintaining accountability records. This is a product-focused role within the defense domain, requiring proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and potentially involving government regulations and SAP environments. | — | 0 |
| Principal GNC Engineer - Autonomy Algorithm Developer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal GNC Engineer - Autonomy Algorithm Developer to support research and development of flight control algorithms for manned and unmanned air vehicles. The role involves designing, developing, implementing, verifying, and testing algorithms and software for GNC of autonomous unmanned aircraft, including developing control laws, dynamic simulation models, and supporting flight test activities. Requires a STEM degree with relevant experience and knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft flight dynamics, linear control principles, and MATLAB/Simulink. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Associate / Software Systems Engineer - 15365 Software Systems Engineer role focused on automated and manual testing of functional software requirements for the Sentinel Program. Responsibilities include test planning, execution, reporting, data analysis, and interfacing with developers and systems engineers. Requires experience with C++ and MBSE tools, and an active Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal GNC Engineer - Autonomy Algorithm Developer Develops and implements guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms for autonomous unmanned aircraft, including control laws, dynamic simulation models, and flight test analysis. Requires expertise in MATLAB, Simulink, and linear control principles. | — | 0 |
| Senior Staff Radar Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer Senior Staff Systems Engineer focused on modeling, simulation, and analysis of advanced radar systems within the defense domain. The role involves architecting simulation frameworks, developing large-scale data analytics, integrating with operational software, and ensuring simulation credibility through verification and validation. Requires C++ and Python programming, with domain experience in Radar/EW/ESM. | — | 0 |
| Administrative Functional Support Level 3 Administrative Functional Support role at Northrop Grumman, supporting the ALQ-161 Hardware Program Management Office. Responsibilities include project documentation, coordination, reporting, and administrative tasks. Requires a Secret security clearance and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer RF Microwave Design Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced RF engineers for roles involving Antennas, Electromagnetics, Computational Electromagnetics, RF/Microwave design, Digital beamforming, Hardware/Subsystem Integration and Test, and Antenna Control Design. Responsibilities include testing and troubleshooting RF architecture, performing subsystem analysis, and supporting performance testing and requirements verification. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5 years of experience or equivalent, a Secret Clearance, and strong problem-solving skills in RF/Microwave design and test. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Program Cost Control Analyst This role is for a Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial support and analysis for defense programs. Responsibilities include preparing budgets and schedules, performing Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks, cost risk analysis, and ensuring compliance with government cost control guidelines. The role requires experience with financial systems, cost performance reporting, and performance measurement baselines. | — | 0 |
| Maintenance Technician (Level 2 or 3) This role is for a Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. Responsibilities include performing mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance on various plant equipment, and supporting the Maintenance Team. Requires a High School diploma and 2-4+ years of experience as an Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Technician, with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Staff Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSSE) Staff Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSSE) for the Sentinel program, focusing on implementing and assessing weapon system cybersecurity requirements, guiding security architecture, and ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, specific cybersecurity certifications (IASAE Level II/III), and an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal or Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to implement weapon system requirements, ensure cyber survivability, and assess customer cybersecurity requirements. The role involves decomposing and refining system cybersecurity requirements, guiding security architecture and tool selection, evaluating implementations for security risks, and guiding verification efforts. The engineer will also support security governance and risk management, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards. | — | 0 |
| Global Supply Chain Procurement Manager 2 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Global Supply Chain Procurement Manager 2 to lead a team of procurement specialists. The role involves managing purchasing activities, negotiating purchase orders, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and developing supplier sourcing strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience leading teams, knowledge of FAR/DFARs, and strong organizational and communication skills. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Software Engineer - Level 1/2 Cyber Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, responsible for integration activities, cyber assessments, and coordination between hardware and software groups. The role involves supporting cyber security analysis, and designing, developing, building, testing, implementing, and maintaining systems to meet project cyber requirements, with a focus on automation in classified environments. Experience with Ansible, IaC, VMware, cyber hardening, Red Hat Linux, and network-attached storage solutions is relevant. | — | 0 |
| Deployable Principal Logistics Management Analyst - Secret Logistics Management Analyst role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on managing the flow of goods and services, procurement, and utilizing SAP and ASAP System (BarCloud). Requires a Secret clearance and willingness to travel extensively. | — | 0 |
| Maintenance Carpenter 3 This role is for a Maintenance Carpenter Level 3 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for skilled maintenance, repair, and finish carpentry work in industrial and commercial facilities. The position requires expertise in woodworking, facility repairs, and blueprint interpretation to maintain safe and functional work environments. It involves working with various tools and materials to perform rough-to-finish carpentry on structures, partitions, and equipment. A U.S. Government Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Maintenance Plumber 3 This role is for a Maintenance Plumber (Level 3) at Northrop Grumman, responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plumbing, water, gas, steam, and drainage systems in industrial and commercial facilities. The position requires the ability to diagnose issues, replace fixtures, and maintain compliance with codes and standards, working on a 2nd shift. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Principal Project Management This role is for a Principal Project Management position within Northrop Grumman's Space Sector. It focuses on managing project performance, deliverable metrics, financial analysis, budget tracking, and reporting for construction projects. The role requires experience in business administration, finance, accounting, or financial analysis, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. It is a product-focused role within the defense domain. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer Mechanical This role is for a Principal Mechanical Engineer focused on Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) for spacecraft integration, test, and launch. Responsibilities include design, structural analysis, drafting, fabrication support, and integration & test process development. Requires a BS/MS in STEM with relevant experience and an active Top Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Quality Engineer Level 3 Principal Quality Engineer at Northrop Grumman, responsible for developing and maintaining quality evaluation systems, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing, and ensuring products meet standards. This role involves inspecting, testing, and evaluating products and processes, performing statistical analysis, and auditing quality systems. It requires a STEM degree with relevant experience and the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer Level 2 - SWING SHIFT Manufacturing Engineer at Northrop Grumman responsible for creating and improving manufacturing processes, reviewing designs, managing BOMs, and providing technical guidance on the shop floor. Requires experience with lean methodologies, quality systems, CAD, machining, and welding. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Engineer - Sunnyvale CA Northrop Grumman is seeking Mechanical Engineers for their Mission Systems sector in Sunnyvale, CA. The role involves supporting the Maritime/Land Sensors and Systems division, Marine Systems business unit, which focuses on launcher, propulsion, and power generation systems for naval vessels. Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field, and the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and Special Access Program. Preferred qualifications include a GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher and experience with CAD software and Machine Design. | — | 0 |
| Manager Engineering 2 Manager Engineering 2 at Northrop Grumman, leading the E-130J Reliability & Diagnostics Section. The role focuses on the development, sustainment, and integration of logistics elements, with expertise in Reliability, Maintainability, Prognostics Health Management, and Integrated Health Management Systems. Responsibilities include managing project schedules and budgets, identifying risks, assessing issues, and providing reliability subject matter expertise. The role also involves managing and developing the Reliability, Availability, Maintainability & Testability Engineering Team and reviewing technical data. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Systems Mechanic Military and Veterans Encouraged to Apply Aircraft Systems Mechanic (Level 2 or 3) at Northrop Grumman, responsible for assembling, installing, diagnosing, and repairing aircraft systems, primarily hydraulic systems. Requires a High School diploma/GED, 2-5 years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. The role involves hands-on work, attention to detail, and adherence to technical specifications. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Painter - Entry & Level 1 Entry-level and Level 1 Aircraft Painter position at Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA. Responsibilities include preparing aircraft sections for painting, mixing paints, and performing touch-ups. Requires basic computer skills, ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluations, and obtain a Secret clearance. Experience in aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing environments is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Painter Military and Veterans Encouraged to Apply Aircraft Painter role at Northrop Grumman, requiring experience in painting, surface preparation, and potentially low observable coatings. The position involves physical labor, adherence to safety protocols (including respirator use), and the ability to obtain a Secret or Top-Secret clearance. It is open to military veterans and offers relocation assistance. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Structures Mechanic Entry & Level 1 Entry-level and Level 1 Aircraft Structures Mechanic position at Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA, focusing on reading blueprints, fabricating structural assemblies, performing fitting operations, and ensuring quality through precision measurements and adherence to procedures. Requires a High School diploma/GED and 3-9 months of relevant experience, with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Composite Bonder Military and Veterans Encouraged to Apply Aircraft Composite Bonder Technician (Level 2 or 3) at Northrop Grumman, responsible for bonding composite and metal assemblies, interpreting blueprints, operating bonding equipment, and ensuring quality control. Requires significant composites experience in aerospace/manufacturing, physical stamina, ability to work in confined spaces, and obtaining a government security clearance. The role focuses on hands-on manufacturing processes. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Electrician - Entry & level 1 Entry-level and Level 1 Aircraft Electrician role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on electrical assembly, wire harness installation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems in an aerospace manufacturing environment. Requires a high school diploma, minimal electrical experience (3-9 months depending on level), ability to perform physical tasks, and obtain a Secret clearance. The role involves hands-on work with attention to detail and quality. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Electrician Military and Veterans Encouraged to Apply Aircraft Electrician role at Northrop Grumman, requiring 5 years of electrical experience in aerospace or related fields. Responsibilities include electrical assembly, wire harness installation, and troubleshooting electrical systems. Requires the ability to obtain a Secret clearance and pass medical evaluations. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Systems Mechanic - Entry & Level 1 Entry-level Aircraft Systems Mechanic at Northrop Grumman, focusing on assembly, installation, diagnosis, and repair of aircraft systems, particularly hydraulics. Requires a Secret clearance and ability to perform physical tasks in various environments. | — | 0 |
| R10076550 Composite Bonder Technician - Entry & Level 1 Entry-level and Level 1 Composite Bonder Technician role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on hands-on assembly and bonding of aircraft components. Requires interpreting blueprints, operating bonding equipment, and ensuring quality control. The role involves physical labor and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| U103 STOCK COORDINATOR This role is for a Stock Coordinator at Northrop Grumman, responsible for managing inventory control functions to ensure material availability for production schedules. Key duties include analyzing material masters, developing inventory plans, determining stock levels, identifying discrepancies, and reconciling inventory records with physical counts. The role requires experience with SAP or similar ERP systems and performing cycle counts. | — | 0 |
| Noise Vibration and Harshness Engineer Level 2/3 Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Engineer at Northrop Grumman, supporting US Navy machinery development. Responsibilities include analyzing machinery acoustics, developing simulation models, performing various vibration and sound transmission analyses, gathering and analyzing test data, and correlating model predictions. Requires experience with simulation software like Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, and MATLAB. A Secret Clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal/ Sr Principal Systems Software Analyst - 18797 The role of Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Software Analyst on the Sentinel program is to act as the Business Application Service Owner (BASO). This involves bridging the gap between business and technical teams, managing application value, service levels, performance, and availability. The role also includes safeguarding the application portfolio, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, defining SLAs/OLAs, documentation, and vendor partnerships to deliver cost-effective solutions. | — | 0 |
| U103 PreStage ToolSetter This role is for a PreStage ToolSetter at Northrop Grumman, responsible for analyzing product components for machining on CNC/DNC and manual machine tools, specifying tooling and fixtures, and managing the pre-stage system in a large machine shop. It involves evaluating returned tooling, coordinating with various departments, and maintaining inventory and database transactions. | — | 0 |
| System Test Engineer /Principal System Test Engineer System Test Engineer/Principal System Test Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on synthesizing customer requirements into system test solutions, developing and executing test procedures, and analyzing test results. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM discipline, a Top Secret clearance, and experience with Python scripting, system test, and software development lifecycles. The role involves working in a lab environment, supporting testing efforts, and potentially obtaining Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Software Reliability Systems Engineering Manager 2 -18052 Manager for Software Reliability Systems Engineering within the Sentinel Program at Northrop Grumman. Responsibilities include managing a team of reliability engineers, developing reliability programs, conducting technical studies, analyzing performance reports, and ensuring product software reliability. The role also involves developing Condition Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+) capabilities, including Model-Based Reasoning for diagnostics and prognostics using physics-based, data-driven ML, or hybrid models. | — | 0 |
| Electronic Warfare Test Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electronic Warfare Test Engineer to join their team in Melbourne, FL. The role involves integration, test, and technical execution of Electronic Warfare systems in various environments, supporting system development, verification, production, and flight test. Responsibilities include collaborating on requirements, supporting system lifecycle stages, ensuring configurations, participating in reviews, and supporting integration/test activities. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's with 0 years, experience with integration and test, RF systems, and test equipment. A Secret Clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Facilities Coordinator Level 3 The Facilities Coordinator Level 3 at Northrop Grumman is responsible for coordinating and supervising the construction, installation, or rearrangement of equipment and building facilities, as well as equipment and machinery maintenance for an assigned area. This role involves managing contractors, verifying labor and materials, inspecting projects for compliance with standards, and advising on cost status. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of additional education or experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Facilities Representative Level 3 This role is for a Facilities Representative Level 3 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for vendor management, statements of work, procurement, and invoice coordination for facilities. It involves overseeing subcontracted work, office planning, moves, and coordinating construction or repair projects. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or equivalent, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Finance Manager 2 Finance Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman responsible for financial planning and reporting, including monthly forecast projections, closings, reporting deliverables, cash forecasting, and annual operating plans. The role involves direct supervision of financial planning and reporting staff and coordination with various stakeholders across the organization. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Systems Engineer/ Principal Systems Engineer - 18925 Systems Engineer role focused on digital engineering capabilities, supporting the full systems engineering lifecycle from use case development to verification. Responsibilities include requirements definition, allocation, traceability, functional decomposition, interface definition, and system architecture development using MBSE tools like Cameo. Requires a DoD Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician 1 Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician Level 1 role at Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, Florida, focusing on manufacturing tasks with a 4-10 schedule. Requires basic computer skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to obtain a Secret DoD Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Budget Analyst Budget Analyst role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on leading overhead budgets, indirect expense planning, time charging, and manpower forecasting. Requires strong Excel and analytical skills, with excellent communication and presentation abilities for management interaction. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Technician Level 3 Engineering Technician Level 3 at Northrop Grumman provides technical support to engineers by gathering and manipulating technical data, producing documentation, performing calculations, and conducting tests. The role involves material preparation, sample preparation, and participation in process and cost improvement initiatives within a defense manufacturing context, requiring a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Project Manager / Senior Principal Project Manager Project Manager role at Northrop Grumman supporting engineering and business operations, focusing on project execution, resource planning, budgeting, and reporting. Requires a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |
| Project Management Manager 1 Project Management Manager 1 role at Northrop Grumman, supporting operational aspects of ongoing projects and serving as a liaison between project management, planning, and the project team. The role involves operational cadence, resource planning, budgeting, financial forecasting, coordination of engineering status reporting, data repository management, meeting facilitation, translating business needs into strategies, and reviewing engineering metrics. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or equivalent, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. Preferred qualifications include experience with AI technologies for insight generation, managing diverse program types, and leadership in functional and program roles. | — | 0 |
| Project Management Manager 2 Project Management Manager 2 role at Northrop Grumman supporting Engineering & Sciences Business Operations. Responsibilities include operational cadence, resource planning, budgeting, financial forecasting, coordination of engineering status reporting, data management, meeting facilitation, and translating business needs into engineering strategies. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. | — | 0 |