Jobs at Northrop Grumman
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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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Sr Principal Eng Software - SW Applications Test Eng (RA) (24-393)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posted Oct 31, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Engineer Software - SW Applications Test Engineer (RA) for their C2BMC program in Colorado Springs, CO. The C2BMC program integrates the Missile Defense System, enabling strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan and manage ballistic missile defense operations. The role involves software design and peer reviews, test specifications and infrastructure development, manual and automated testing, and analysis of C2BMC implementation. Essential functions include experience in testing and evaluating software-intensive systems, using DoD test methodologies, and Agile development. The position requires an active Secret clearance, a STEM degree, and DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher. Preferred qualifications include experience in a DevSecOps environment and a Master's degree.
Sr Principal Engineer Human Factors
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne, FL
Posted Oct 31, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Human Factors Engineer for a position in Melbourne, Florida. The role involves ensuring aircraft hardware and software systems are operable by US military crews, applying HCI principles to evolving software designs, and conducting Human Factors Analyses. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Human Factors, an active DoD Secret clearance, and experience with CAD Tools and system engineering processes. The company offers a competitive salary range, benefits, and opportunities to work on revolutionary systems.
Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Posted Oct 31, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst for a position based in Salt Lake City, UT. The role involves financial responsibilities, presenting and representing Northrop Grumman in reviews and briefings, solving complex supply chain problems, and managing risks and opportunities. Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of supply chain planning experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of experience. US citizenship is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Preferred qualifications include PMP certification, understanding of government procurement processes, and Lean Six Sigma training. Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary range of $95,000 - $142,400.
Sentinel - Staff Infrastructure Lead Systems Engineer - 13711
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Roy, UT
Posted Oct 31, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Infrastructure Lead Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. The role involves ensuring technical excellence, cross-element coordination, and effective communication. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree, active DoD Secret security clearance, and experience in Systems Engineering on an EMD program phase. The position offers competitive benefits and a 9/80 work schedule. The salary range is $142,500 - $213,700.
Sr Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer (SB)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Posted Oct 31, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer for a position in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role involves developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems. The ideal candidate should have 7 years of experience in similar roles with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline. A current TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph is required. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth. The salary range is $146,300 - $219,500.
Manufacturing Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Posted Oct 31, 2024
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Sunnyvale, California. The role involves supporting the manufacturing and testing of marine propulsion and power generation systems, developing new processes, improving existing ones, and creating detailed work instructions. The engineer will work with a team of experienced professionals, evaluate manufacturing processes for cost reduction and sustainability, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with no experience. U.S. citizenship is required due to the need for a Secret Clearance. The salary range is $79,300 - $118,900.
Aircraft Mechanic 3 (Orland Air Station-Norway)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Trondheim, Norway
Posted Oct 31, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic 3 (APG and AVI) for a position at Orland Air Station, Norway. The role involves performing maintenance, repair, launch, and recovery activities on military aircraft, ensuring they are in exceptional mechanical condition and safe for flight. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, a minimum of 4 years of hands-on military aircraft maintenance experience, and a US Air Force Red X certification or equivalent FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) License. The position requires a Secret or higher clearance and the ability to work flexible hours, including extended shifts, holidays, and weekends. Northrop Grumman offers a competitive salary range of $57,200 - $95,400, along with benefits such as health insurance, life and disability insurance, and paid time off.
Virtualization Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted Oct 31, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineer Software - Virtualization for a position in San Diego, California. The role involves designing, developing, integrating, modifying, and maintaining on-premises hyper-converged datacenters. The ideal candidate will have experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes), Linux Server deployment, and infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform). The company offers a competitive salary range of $87,200 - $130,800, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Staff Ground Cyber Architect (TS/SCI) Space Systems - COS or Dulles
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posted Oct 31, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Cyber Systems Engineer for a Ground Cyber Architect role in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The position involves designing cybersecurity elements for a complex space system, ensuring application agility among on-premises and cloud-hosted infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software security assurance, secure coding best practices, and Cyber/Systems Security Engineering principles. They will be responsible for stakeholder coordination, multi-disciplinary activities, and implementing security into a DevSecOps CI/CD pipeline. The role requires strong technical qualifications, leadership on complex development efforts, and exceptional customer intimacy skills. Northrop Grumman offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401k, educational assistance, life insurance, and more.
Principal /Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Palmdale, CA
Posted Oct 31, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 3) or Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 4) for a position in Palmdale or San Diego, California. The role involves defining, developing, and implementing new technology solutions to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree, experience in aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing, and proficiency in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Cameo. They should also have project/program management skills, strong familiarity with process development & controls, and the ability to travel 20-35% of the time. A current DoD Secret level security clearance is required. The role offers competitive salary ranges, benefits, and opportunities to work on revolutionary systems with a pioneering spirit.
Sr Staff Systems Engineer - SEIT Lead (*TS/SCI required)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Fairfax, VA
Posted Oct 31, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer for a Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) role in Fairfax, Virginia. The SEIT Lead will interface with all levels of management, employees, customers, and vendors, leading a diverse engineering team. The role requires multidiscipline knowledge in systems design, hardware, and integration and test. The candidate must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and relevant experience in systems engineering. Preferred qualifications include experience with design and development of national security space or commercial space, Agile programs, Model-Based Systems Engineering, and understanding of space, navy, and marines.
SCA Electronic Maintenance Tech 1
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Warner Robins, GA
Posted Oct 31, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electronic Maintenance Tech 1 in Warner Robins, Georgia. The role involves repairing, modifying, and maintaining electronic equipment and Electronic Warfare systems. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of relevant electronics experience, or an Associates Degree in Electronics with 3+ years of experience. Familiarity with Oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeter (DMM), and basic soldering tasks is required. The position offers opportunities to work on highly complex, mission-critical systems and be part of a team that thrives on intellectual curiosity and cognitive diversity. Northrop Grumman provides a competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to contribute to projects that define one's career.