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
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.
Technical Writer/Editor Level 2/3 (AHT)
Edit and maintain technical manuals, plans, and reports for defense programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with government standards while collaborating with subject-matter experts.
Systems Engineer / 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…
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 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 - 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.
Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible…
Manager Programs 1
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible…
Principal / Sr Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Lead embedded software development for Electronic Warfare and Radar systems, modernizing flight programs using C/C++/Ada on Linux and collaborating with firmware teams.
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…
Principal/Sr Principal System Engineer (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 - Level 6
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…
Staff Cyber Systems Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible…
Senior Principal Systems Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible…