Jobs at Northrop Grumman

Design, develop, document, integrate, test, and debug software for end-user customers. Support embedded and real-time system architecture and lifecycle management, troubleshoot system and output issues, and collaborate with systems, digital, hardware, and integration teams in an Agile lab environment. The role focuses on C/C++, VxWorks, GPU/CUDA development, and software solutions for aerospace and defense programs.

Designs and supports secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure, cross-domain data flows, and system accreditation for government and space missions. Responsibilities include implementing cloud environments, applying NIST and DoD security controls, managing vulnerability remediation, developing accreditation artifacts, automating infrastructure and network operations, and supporting ATO/IATT processes. The role also involves secure enclave design, boundary defense, cross-domain solution integration, and cybersecurity audit support.

Designs, implements, secures, and sustains classified network environments across Azure Government Secret Cloud, AWS Government Secret Cloud, air-gapped networks, and enterprise enclaves. Responsibilities include LAN/WAN administration, routing, switching, VPNs, firewalls, segmentation, encryption, capacity planning, incident response, technical documentation, accreditation support, and cross-functional collaboration. The role is full-time and on-site, requires after-hours support, and involves lifting equipment up to 50 pounds.

Leads post-CDR systems engineering activities, including technical baseline management, requirements traceability, integration and testing, verification, validation, configuration control, risk management, and production transition. Coordinates cross-functional hardware and software teams, supports customer acceptance and operational suitability testing, mentors junior engineers, and drives continuous process improvement. The role requires onsite work in Woodland Hills, California, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Manufacturing Engineering Intern supporting Northrop Grumman’s Manufacturing and Operations Team in Commerce, California. Responsibilities include assisting with process standardization, shop-floor data collection, and continuous improvement projects. Candidates must be enrolled full-time in a relevant engineering degree program, available for a full-time summer 2027 internship, and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance and program special access. Heat-treating and welding experience and a 3.0 GPA are preferred.

Maintain and optimize LAN, WAN, and VPN environments; design, configure, install, monitor, and troubleshoot network hardware and software. The role develops network solutions, prepares documentation, coordinates third-party maintenance, conducts network analysis and capacity planning, and supports infrastructure architecture. Requires Cisco networking expertise, a current Secret clearance, DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, and on-site work in Redondo Beach, California.

Leads systems engineering for hardware-software defense systems, including requirements baselines, system architecture, trade studies, design reviews, configuration management, verification, and validation. Maintains DOORS traceability, ICDs, test matrices, and CDR artifacts while coordinating cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and certification bodies. Provides technical mentorship, resolves verification discrepancies, manages risks, and drives production readiness and process improvements.

Manages scheduling processes, tools, training, and reporting for space programs. Supports EVMS scheduling, program baseline reviews, schedule risk assessments, health metrics, critical path analysis, program startups, proposal reviews, and integrated master schedule development. The role coordinates with functional leaders, trains scheduling personnel, maintains planning data, and provides guidance on automated scheduling tools. Requires extensive EVMS experience, scheduling software proficiency, leadership experience, and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Manages supplier evaluations, subcontract procurement, bidding, negotiations, compliance packages, supplier performance, and subcontract closeout. Partners with contracts, engineering, quality, planning, operations, and program teams to develop statements of work and agreements. Ensures FAR/DFAR, import/export, policy, and flow-down compliance while improving procurement processes, reducing costs, mitigating supplier risks, and driving program success.

Designs, develops, and executes software integration and test plans for requirement verification and validation. Responsibilities include test automation scripting with Perl and Python in Linux environments, software performance analysis, troubleshooting, remediation coordination, test walkthroughs, and communicating status to integrated product teams and customers. The role also supports interface testing, formal qualification campaigns, software installations at field sites, and collaboration in Agile environments.

Leads the Passive Sensors programs portfolio through proposal development, design, fabrication, integration, testing, delivery, and operations. Oversees program execution, strategic growth, P&L performance, risk management, customer engagement, staffing, and multidisciplinary teams in a classified aerospace and defense environment. Develops program vision and roadmaps, manages government contracts and acquisition processes, and ensures cost, schedule, technical, and financial objectives are achieved.

Manages material schedules, inventory storage, kit shortages, traceability, cycle counts, and material transactions in an ERP/MRP system. Coordinates with production, quality, purchasing, and engineering to resolve material issues and expedite parts for production schedules. Analyzes material flow, supports quality and continuous-improvement practices, tracks projects and metrics, and ensures inventory processes meet established standards.

Design and integrate advanced air vehicle concepts using parametric CAD models, configuration studies, and multidisciplinary optimization. Support conceptual sizing, air vehicle integration, surface design, and trade studies across design stages from concept through manufacturing and flight test. Collaborate with aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, CFD, performance, and mass properties teams. The role may be filled at the Aeronautical Engineer or Principal Aeronautical Engineer level.

Designs and develops mechanical ground support equipment for spacecraft integration, testing, and launch. Responsibilities include 3D CAD modeling, GD&T drafting, requirements definition, structural analysis, design reviews, proof-load documentation, fabrication support, nonconformance resolution, and integration/test process development. The role requires collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and program functions, plus support during clean-room integration operations and environmental testing.

Develop, test, debug, and integrate software for advanced navigation systems supporting national defense. Responsibilities include software design, code development, system integration with hardware, requirements management, Model-Based Engineering, Agile development, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, leadership, and continuous improvement skills, with work performed onsite in Woodland Hills, California.

Administers contracts across proposal preparation, negotiation, execution, compliance, change management, and customer engagement. Reviews contractual terms and risks, advises program managers, monitors obligations, maintains contract data, and collaborates with program management, finance, business management, and supply chain. The role supports U.S. government, domestic, and international agreements within a defense and aerospace environment.

Manages the Autonomy Commercial Research and Development portfolio, overseeing program execution, staffing, internal investments, project management, customer shaping, capture activities, risk, and business development. Leads proposal responses, executive and customer briefings, and portfolio strategy for AI, automation, controls, and autonomous aircraft research. Requires extensive defense-industry program or project management experience, active Secret clearance, and eligibility for Top Secret and SAP access.

Designs and verifies high-speed digital systems for safety-critical defense programs. Responsibilities include FPGA, SoC, and ASIC implementation; requirements definition; conceptual and detailed design; verification; timing closure; production transition; and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, program leadership, and customers. The role supports digital transformation using model-based engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices for navigation, video, and cockpit products.

Supports lifecycle sustainment of Surface Warfare and Mine Countermeasures mission modules and Peculiar Support Equipment for LCS-class ships. Plans equipment assembly, installation, repair, and maintenance; develops schedules, technical reports, supplier work statements, and engineering change recommendations. Coordinates logistics, parts, quality assurance, technical reviews, and Navy maintenance systems while working with government, military, and contractor teams. Requires work aboard ships and piers, including confined spaces and ladder climbing.

Develop and optimize 5-axis CNC machining processes and provide shop-floor support for custom software, probing cycles, post-processors, and Predator DNC systems. Automate CNC programming and data workflows, interface with manufacturing systems, troubleshoot production issues, create documentation, train personnel, and develop probe-data dashboards using SQL, Tableau, and Power BI. Support CNC software installations, security, proposals, process improvements, and manufacturing risk assessments in a hybrid classified-work environment.