Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global defense contractor that designs, builds, and sustains advanced aerospace, cyber, and autonomous systems for governments and
Company facts
- Founded
- 1939
- Employees
- 10,001
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Kathy J. Warden
- Type
- Enterprise
About
Northrop Grumman is a leading global defense contractor that designs, builds, and sustains advanced aerospace, cyber, and autonomous systems for governments and commercial customers. Its core portfolios span space, C4ISR, strike weapons, unmanned systems, and logistics modernization, leveraging cutting‑edge electronics, directed‑energy, and software engineering to protect people and infrastructure worldwide. The company differentiates itself through a culture of innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to delivering mission‑critical solutions that push the boundaries of technology from undersea to outer space. Northrop Grumman attracts talent across engineering, IT, manufacturing, and cybersecurity, offering world‑class training, inclusive employee resource groups, and comprehensive benefits to support professional growth and personal well‑being.
Open positions
System Test Engineer /Principal System Test Engineer
The System Test Engineer will develop and execute test procedures, perform data analysis, and support laboratory testing for aerospace and defense systems. The role requires proficiency in Python, Linux/Windows environments, and an active Top Secret security clearance.
Software Integration & Test Engineer - Level 2/3 (AHT)
Software Integration & Test Engineer at Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, designing and executing test plans, writing automation scripts in Perl/Python, and working in an IPT environment on space systems.
RF Test Engineer/ Principal RF Test Engineer- 2nd Shift
Designs and runs RF/digital hardware tests, troubleshoots failures, and improves yields for defense electronics in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Integration & Test Engineer - 3rd Shift
Leads integration and testing of advanced RF sensor systems (radar, comms, SIGINT) for defense applications, including hardware/software/firmware validation, test plan development, and troubleshooting. Works in a government/defense environment with strict clearance requirements.
Staff Flight Test Engineer
Lead flight-test planning, execution, and analysis for radar systems on aircraft, coordinating teams and ensuring compliance with test requirements and safety standards.
Sr Principal Flight Test Engineer
Lead flight-test planning, execution, and data analysis for radar systems on military aircraft, coordinating across engineering and customer teams while ensuring compliance with classified requirements.
Systems Test Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 (AHT)
Designs and executes end-to-end system tests for an advanced radar system, writing verification procedures and analyzing test data to support formal acceptance and integration testing.
Principal Hardware Test Engineer
Principal Hardware Test Engineer designs and executes hardware verification tests for advanced defense systems, using tools like LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Python to validate complex electronic systems in a classified environment.
Flight Test Engineer (FTE) AV Lead
Leads flight test engineering for aerospace systems, designing test procedures, executing flight tests, analyzing data, and reporting results—focused on aviation/defense projects requiring Top Secret clearance.
Staff Lead Test Engineer (LTE)
Leads flight test engineering for aeronautics systems, planning tests, writing procedures, analyzing data, and reporting results for military aircraft at Patuxent River, MD.
Sr Lead Test Engineer (LTE)
Lead flight-test engineering for aerospace systems at Patuxent River, planning tests, writing procedures, analyzing data, and reporting results for high-stakes military aviation programs.
Senior Principal Flight Test Engineer- Gulfstream IV Flying Test Bed
Leads flight test engineering for a Gulfstream IV test-bed aircraft, planning and executing mechanical design, test procedures, and safety-critical flight campaigns while coordinating with cross-functional teams.
Electrical Test Engineer - Level 3/4 (AHT)
Designs, executes, and troubleshoots electrical tests for aerospace/defense hardware (e.g., circuit card assemblies) while collaborating with cross-functional teams on requirements, test plans, and anomaly resolution.
Software Quality Assurance Manager 2
Leads a team to ensure defense-grade software meets strict DoD standards through audits, testing, and compliance with MIL-STD, CMMI, and CMMC while managing automated CI/CD pipelines and stakeholder reporting.
Principal / Sr Principal Systems Test Engineer
Leads aircraft systems testing, ensuring safety and technical standards are met while coordinating test plans and mentoring junior engineers in a production environment.
Systems / Principal Systems Integration & Test Engineer - Weekend 4th Shift
Lead integration and testing of advanced RF sensor systems (radar, comms, SIGINT) for defense platforms, using MATLAB, lab equipment, and EMI/EMC testing to verify hardware/software performance.
Software Test Engineer (Level 2 or 3)
Design and execute automated tests for mission-critical satellite ground software, verify functionality against requirements, and support operational readiness for space missions.
Principal Antenna Test Engineer
Principal RF/Antenna Test Engineer designs and automates test systems for phased array antennas, troubleshoots RF issues, and supports factory testing in a defense/aerospace environment.
Sr Principal/Principal Flight Test Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible…