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
Principal Software Engineer
Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time software for flight and mission-critical systems using C, C++, and Python within Agile Scrum teams.
Sentinel Functional Homeroom Systems Engineering Manager 2 - 19770
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…
Principal Systems Architect 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…
Sentinel - Staff Human Factors Engineer - User Experience (UX) - 5088-1
Lead Human Factors and UX engineering for software user interfaces on the Sentinel (GBSD) weapons program, conducting usability assessments, workload analyses, and UI prototyping in a defense systems integration environment.
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.
Sentinel - Staff Material Process Engineer - 17371 & 17372
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…
Sentinel- Engineer/Principal Mechanical Engineer (Secret Clearance) -17004
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…
Sentinel - Mechanical Engineer L2 or L3 (17107*)
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…
DevOps Engineer Level 2/3 (AHT)
The DevOps Engineer will design and maintain end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for missile program embedded software, utilizing tools like Jenkins, SonarQube, and Atlassian. This on-site role requires an active DoD Secret security clearance and expertise in real-time systems and secure coding practices.
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.
Principal / Senior Principal Software Engineer
This role involves developing, testing, and debugging software for navigation systems within a defense-focused environment. The engineer will utilize C, C++, or Python and participate in Agile and model-based engineering practices while working on-site.
Principal / Senior Principal Software Engineer
Develop, test, and debug software for cutting-edge navigation systems at Northrop Grumman's Woodland Hills site using MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++/Python, and agile model-based engineering practices.
System Engineer - Level 4 (AHT)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Simulation Software Engineer Level 3 or 4
This role involves developing and integrating spacecraft simulation software for space programs, including modeling components and environments. The engineer will work in a secure, onsite environment using C++, Python, and Matlab/Simulink to support mission analysis and system integration.
Embedded Software Engineer – Level 3 or 4
Develops embedded software for space flight platforms, integrating hardware protocols (UART, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire) and collaborating on requirements, testing, and system efficiency. Core tech: C/C++, Python, MATLAB, embedded systems, and aerospace hardware.
Staff Software Quality Engineer - 17934
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…
Principal/ Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer – Mission Processing
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…