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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Software Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Warner Robins, GA
Posted Oct 18, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineer for its B-1B Electronic Warfare Software Program in Warner Robins, GA. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise, leadership skills, and experience in the software development life cycle. The role involves developing, modifying, and maintaining embedded operational flight programs, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The position requires a U.S. Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and offers a salary range of $75,300 - $112,900.
Staff Operational Technology Cybersecurity Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posted Oct 18, 2024
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Operational Technology Cybersecurity Engineer for the Sentinel Program. The role involves identifying and assessing cyber security risks, creating and managing security monitoring, event triage, and threat detection capabilities for OT systems, analyzing potential threats, collaborating with teams, designing and implementing security measures, monitoring and analyzing security events, implementing security policies, providing technical guidance, and staying current with emerging threats. The position offers competitive benefits, a 9/80 work schedule, and potential relocation assistance. Qualifications include 12 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or less with higher degrees, active DoD Top Secret clearance, U.S. Citizenship, and thorough knowledge of control system design, information security technologies, and OT protocols. Additional qualifications include Agile Development Framework knowledge, industry standards, security technologies, instrumentation, electrical schematics, teamwork, communication skills, operational technology environments, containerization, virtualization, and programming languages.
Digital Processing Engineer (Matlab/Octave) Level 3 or 4
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posted Oct 18, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking early career cleared or clearable DSP Engineers in Cincinnati, OH. Engineers will contribute to sensor, communication, and cyber systems critical to US intelligence customers and allies. The role involves all phases of program development, including requirements generation, hardware-selection, software development, and system integration and test. Northrop Grumman offers competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for technical and personal growth. The position can be filled at the Principal or Sr. Principal Level, with specific qualifications outlined.
Staff Electrical Systems Engineer (Space Systems)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Chandler, AZ
Posted Oct 18, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking a talented Electrical Systems Integration Engineer for the Habitat and Logistics Outpost (HALO) program, a critical space habitat module for Gateway, an international space station in cislunar space. The role involves driving the design, verification, and integration of electrical systems for this complex project, which demands innovative solutions within tight volume and mass constraints. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM area, a general electrical engineering background, and technical experience in systems engineering and integration. Proficiency in a programming language and a hands-on mentality are also required. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of power converter topologies, micro-grid, grid-connected power electronics, and experience with data bus, signal acquisition, and electrical system grounding and characterization.
Principal/Sr Principal Cost Estimating Analyst
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
Posted Oct 18, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cost Estimating Analyst for a position in Redondo Beach, California. The role involves estimating material, tooling, and labor costs based on customer RFPs, compiling cost, schedule, and technical details, and analyzing bills of material and historical cost data. The analyst will also prepare cost reports, participate in contract negotiations, and collaborate with various departments. The position can be filled as either a level 3 Principal Cost Estimating Analyst or level 4 Sr Principal Cost Estimating Analyst, with varying experience requirements. Northrop Grumman offers a collaborative workplace, learning opportunities, and a competitive salary range of $88,700 - $133,100 for level 3 and $109,900 - $164,900 for level 4.
Principal Electronics Engineer/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne, FL
Posted Oct 18, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer for a position in Melbourne, FL. The role involves designing, analyzing, configuring, testing, documenting, and troubleshooting avionics and communications subsystems. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, knowledge of electromagnetics in the RF spectrum, and experience with airborne military communication systems. Basic qualifications include a STEM degree and relevant experience, along with an active DOD Secret security clearance. Preferred qualifications include experience with various waveforms, performance assessment, RF design, cryptographic implementations, and system modeling tools.
Staff Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Linthicum Heights, MD
Posted Oct 18, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer for a position based in Baltimore, MD. The role involves developing advanced models and simulations of platforms, sensors, weapons, and their interactions with the environment. Key responsibilities include utilizing Modeling, Simulation, Experimentation, and Analysis (MSE&A) of advanced systems, domain experience in simulations of RF, EOIR, Communications or related systems, and developing large scale data analytics. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related technical fields, along with U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD secret clearance. Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages growth and supports mutual success.
Sentinel - Staff Engineer Systems Test - 13637
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Roy, UT
Posted Oct 18, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Engineer Systems Test for the Sentinel Program in Roy, Utah. The role involves all phases of testing payloads, including test planning, conducting tests, data analysis, and documenting results. The employee will participate in technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, and support modeling and simulation. They will also maintain design documentation, create technical reports, and provide laboratory support for integration testing. The position offers a competitive benefits package and a 9/80 work schedule. Qualifications include 12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, US Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance, and hands-on Integration and Test experience.
Principal Project Management/Sr Principal Project Management
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Palmdale, CA
Posted Oct 18, 2024
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Project Manager for their Strike team in Palmdale, California. The role involves overseeing and managing ongoing projects, serving as a liaison between project management and program leadership, and ensuring operational excellence. Responsibilities include reviewing project status and budgets, managing schedules, preparing status reports, assessing project issues, and developing resolutions. The ideal candidate should be highly detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and a skilled communicator. Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, relevant project management experience, and an active DoD Secret clearance. Preferred qualifications include current Special Program Access, project integration experience, and aerospace/defense industry experience.
Space Staff Systems Engineer - Computer Based Control Systems
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Dulles, VA
Posted Oct 18, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer for the Tactical Space Systems Division in Dulles, VA, Gilbert, AZ, or Redondo Beach, VA. The role involves traditional Systems Engineering functions, including requirements synthesis, verification/validation planning, system trades study support, systems analysis, coordination of design efforts, and management of technical budgets & interface definitions. The candidate will work on Computer Based Control Systems (CBCS) for the Habitat and Logistics Outpost (HALO) program. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree and 12+ years of experience, or a higher degree with less experience. Preferred qualifications include experience with design and implementation of computer based control systems, architecture development, and familiarity with spacecraft software design and implementation.
U103 Tester C Turbines
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Posted Oct 18, 2024
Northrop Grumman is seeking employees for a position in Sunnyvale, California. The role involves working on revolutionary systems, contributing to technological advancements, and operating commercial and industrial fluid systems. The company values intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and a pioneering spirit. Key responsibilities include preparing and connecting apparatus for tests, operating test facilities, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area. The ideal candidate should have mechanical aptitude, experience with fluid, hydraulic, steam, air, and electrical systems, and the ability to obtain and maintain a government-issued security clearance.
Quality Engineer 2 / 3 - Goleta
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Goleta, CA
Posted Oct 18, 2024
Northrop Grumman's Mission Enabling Products, Deployables team is seeking a Quality Engineer for a position based in Goleta, CA. The role involves developing and maintaining quality evaluation and control systems for solar arrays and deployables manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree, relevant experience in quality assurance, and knowledge of Quality Management Systems and AS9100. The position requires initiating and processing discrepancies, conducting Material Review Boards, and performing root cause analysis. Preferred qualifications include experience with advanced engineering and manufacturing processes, lean principles, ERP and MES systems, and mechanical and non-destructive inspection techniques. The salary range is $79,300 - $118,900 for level 2 and $97,500 - $146,300 for level 3.