Jobs at Northrop Grumman

14,674 open positions

Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense technology leader that designs and builds advanced weapons, cyber‑security systems, and space platforms. The company’s innovations drive national security and commercial space exploration.

Positions range from software engineers and systems architects to cybersecurity analysts, data scientists, and program managers. Candidates work on classified and commercial projects, often in multidisciplinary teams, and benefit from competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous learning opportunities.

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Principal or Sr. Principal RF Systems Integration Electronics Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Nashua, NH

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal RF Systems Integration Electronics Engineer for a position in Nashua, NH. The role involves installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and modifying equipment, performing maintenance and technical support, analyzing product performance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and providing onsite training. The ideal candidate should have a STEM degree, relevant experience, and an active DoD Secret clearance. The position requires 10% travel, ability to lift 50 lbs, and work on 2nd shift. The salary range is $110,300 - $165,500 for a Principal and $137,400 - $206,000 for a Sr. Principal. Northrop Grumman values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits.

Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 3 or 4

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Cost Control Analyst for their Space Sector in Colorado Springs, CO. The role involves preparing budgets and schedules for contract work, financial analyses, and ensuring adequate funding availability. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree with relevant experience, and experience with financial analysis or reporting. The company offers competitive salary ranges, benefits, and opportunities to work on revolutionary systems impacting global security. Northrop Grumman values intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and a pioneering spirit.

Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer (TS/SCI & Poly required)

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Northrop Grumman is seeking Systems Engineers for the Frost program at Schriever AFB, Colorado. The role involves functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies. The position requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with an adjudicated Polygraph. Basic qualifications include a STEM degree and relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include experience in systems engineering principles, Agile development, and DevOps. The salary range is $81,300 - $121,900.

U109 Engineering Tech C - 1st Shift

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Baltimore, MD

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Technician C for a position in Linthicum, MD. The role involves constructing, testing, and troubleshooting electro-mechanical-optical circuits and equipment. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, an Associate's degree or equivalent college level study in Electronics, and at least six months of military electronic school or two years of experience in maintenance and repair of electro-mechanical equipment. The job involves wiring, bonding, testing, and modifying breadboard circuitry, micro circuit equipment, and more. It requires knowledge of electronic principles, ability to wire and assemble circuits, and understanding of basic test equipment operation. This is a 1st shift, non-telecommuting position with 10% travel required. Northrop Grumman is committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

Principal Configuration Analyst

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Configuration Analyst (Technical Change Integrator) for the Triton program in San Diego, CA. The role involves overseeing technical, cost, and schedule performance for complex projects, driving development of technical solutions, and ensuring change requests meet technical requirements. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, an active DoD Secret clearance, and proficiency in engineering documentation processes, MS Office suite, and Atlassian toolset (JIRA and Confluence). Northrop Grumman offers flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, and a friendly team environment. The salary range is $91,200 - $136,800.

Corporate Counsel

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Linthicum Heights, MD

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Systems Engineer (AHT)

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Orlando, FL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer for a dynamic position in Orlando, Florida. The role involves technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, and supportability analyses. The candidate will work on distributed simulation and training programs, ensuring logical and systematic conversion of customer requirements into total systems solutions. They must be a team player with strong communication skills, and may need to travel 10% of the time. Familiarity with simulation protocols, DMO standards, and MBSE tools is preferred. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with a salary range of $77,200 - $115,800 for Level 2 and $95,300 - $142,900 for Level 3.

Cyber Systems Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Melbourne, FL

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Systems Security Engineer for their team in Melbourne, Florida. The role involves designing, planning, and implementing security controls, policies, and processes in compliance with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF. The engineer will also assist in developing system security architectures, provide advanced technical analyses, and present solutions to customers and senior management. Basic qualifications include a STEM degree and relevant experience, or a STEM degree with no experience but a Master's. The position requires a Secret clearance and DOD 8570 certification. The salary range is $85,000 - $127,400.

Administration Assistant

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking an Administration Assistant for a part-time role in London. The position involves providing secretarial and administrative support to London-based management, managing inboxes and emails, producing expense reports, booking travel, coordinating company events, and supporting the reception area. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. SAP Concur experience is a plus. The role offers a salary of £26,000 - £33,000 (pro-rated for 3 days), private health care, career development opportunities, and performance bonuses. Security clearance (SC) is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Northrop Grumman?
Employees describe a mission‑driven culture focused on innovation, safety, and integrity. The company offers flexible careers, strong mentorship, and a clear path for advancement, especially for those with security clearances.
What types of positions are available at Northrop Grumman?
Open roles span software engineering, systems engineering, cybersecurity, data science, avionics, propulsion, and program management. The organization also hires test engineers, research scientists, and supply‑chain specialists.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Highlight domain experience, certifications (e.g., CISSP, PMP, CEH), and any active security clearance. Quantify achievements, tailor your résumé to the job description, and demonstrate problem‑solving on large‑scale defense projects.

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