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
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…
Staff Systems Engineer - Passive Sensing Lead
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 5 - Mission Modeling Simulation
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible…
Principal Engineer Software
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…
Staff Linux Systems Administrator - TS/SCI
This role is a Staff Linux Systems Administrator responsible for managing classified Linux environments, including architecture, automation, and security compliance. The position requires deep expertise in Linux distributions, virtualization, and containerization, while working on-site in a high-security government facility.
Software Engineering Manager 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…
Senior Software Engineer
The Senior Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain critical infrastructure while leading a team through technical and delivery challenges. The role involves hands-on development using Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems and requires active security clearance.
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.
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.
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…
Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Systems Engineer - MS&A - 18079
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible…
Algorithms Software 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…
Principal/Senior Principal Software Engineer - Cyber
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 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…
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.
Sr Principal Lead Software Engineer (full-stack)
Lead a team building cloud-native, full-stack mission applications for national security, integrating microservices, APIs, and data pipelines to turn disparate data into actionable insights.
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.
Mission Architect Engineer (AHT)
Lead mission integration for space systems, fusing ground systems with spacecraft and interfaces to enable orbital capabilities while managing schedules, risks, and customer interactions.
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.