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 or Sr. Principal Engineer Electronics - Hardware
Leads hardware electronics engineering for aerospace/defense systems, designing and optimizing mechanical/electromechanical components, analyzing structures, and managing lifecycle requirements. Focuses on tooling, composites, and cross-functional collaboration for defense programs.
Principal Technical Editor and Writer- Product Support
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible…
Software/Principal Software 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…
Manager of Software Engineer Level 2
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…
Manager of Software Engineer Level 1
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…
Principal/Sr Principal Systems Engineer (AHT)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible…
Computer Systems Analyst - Secret
On-site Computer Systems Analyst supporting classified government contracts in Palmdale, CA, maintaining secure Windows/Linux systems, troubleshooting hardware/software issues, and adhering to strict security policies.
Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 (AHT)
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…
Advanced Programs - Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 18309
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.
Manager Embedded Software Engineer 1
Manage a team of 10–15 embedded software engineers developing real-time communications systems for defense programs like F-22, F-35, and Link16 radios.
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.
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.
Principal Windows Systems Administrator - Secret
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on…
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 Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 (AHT)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible…
Systems Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 (AHT)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Systems Engineer - Radar Architect – Level 3 or Level 4 (AHT)
Designs and integrates radar subsystems, translates requirements into specs, and models system behavior using MATLAB/Python to meet mission objectives.