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
Sr Principal Systems 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…
Systems 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…
Associate Software Engineer
Develop embedded software for national defense systems using C++, Python, and Linux/VxWorks, following Agile or Waterfall while interfacing with hardware and stakeholders.
Principal Computer Systems Architect
Designs and integrates secure Linux-based systems for defense programs, using DevSecOps and model-based engineering to support warfighter capabilities in a lab environment.
Software Engineer - Level 2
Develop and maintain mission-critical software for national security systems, including backend services in C++, Python, or Java and REST/gRPC APIs.
DevOps Engineer/Principal DevOps Engineer (AHT)
Build and maintain Kubernetes-based infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for a defense intelligence platform, using GitLab, Docker, and cloud services while ensuring compliance with security standards.
Principal Software Engineer - Java
Principal Software Engineer designing and building Java-based enterprise systems for defense applications, using JEE, microservices, and cloud technologies in an Agile environment.
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.
Systems Engineer - Level 2/3 (AHT)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible…
Network Engineer
Design, configure, and maintain enterprise networks for national defense systems, using Cisco/Juniper gear, BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, Linux, and packet analysis tools.
Principal Network Engineer
Design and maintain secure, scalable network infrastructure for national defense systems using cloud platforms, Kubernetes, and Terraform, while enforcing Zero Trust and SASE principles.
Sr Principal Network Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible…
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.
Principal Software Engineer
Principal Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman designing, developing, and modernizing secure messaging and cross-domain solutions for national defense using C, C++, Java, and DevSecOps practices.
Staff CIDO IT Program Manager
Leads IT and digital manufacturing programs at a classified U.S. defense facility, aligning technology (IoT, AI/ML, digital twins) with manufacturing goals to improve efficiency and operations.
Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer - Level 2
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…
Systems Engineer Level 4
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible…