Jobs at Northrop Grumman

Design and develop digital training materials, curricula, e-learning courses, job aids, assessments, storyboards, and instructor-led training solutions. Analyze learning effectiveness, conduct needs assessments, apply instructional design theories and the ADDIE model, and collaborate with subject matter experts to address training and performance needs across online, mobile, video, and immersive platforms.

Develop and execute automated software testing and metrics reporting within Northrop Grumman’s Strategic Deterrent Systems Division. The intern may write code and scripts in Python, C++, or Java; use GitLab for code analysis; use Tableau for data analysis; and work with software test automation tools and frameworks. The role requires full-time summer 2027 availability, enrollment in a relevant degree program, and eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Owns system architecture and design for advanced defense sensing, targeting, and tracking systems. Develops and maintains architectures aligned with operational needs, cost, schedule, risk, roadmaps, and performance requirements. Converts customer needs into testable system requirements, leads technical presentations, and collaborates across hardware, software, and firmware teams. Supports requirements decomposition, systems integration and testing, MBSE modeling, verification traceability, fielding, and Earned Value Management.

Develop and execute automated software tests and report testing metrics. The intern will use software coding and scripting languages, code analysis tools, data analysis tools, and test automation frameworks. Candidates must be enrolled full-time in a computer science or software engineering degree program, work 40 hours weekly for at least 10 summer weeks, and be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Designs and tests custom algorithms and develops, validates, and documents complex models and simulations for EOIR and RF electronic warfare systems. Applies systems engineering, physics, and mathematics to create performance models and integrate algorithms into products. Collaborates with engineers and physicists, supports technical presentations, requirements development, and system integration testing. The role is full-time and on-site in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, with Secret clearance required before starting.

Develop software products for Northrop Grumman’s Sentinel program, including design, coding, and testing artifacts. The internship is based in Huntsville, Alabama, requires full-time summer availability for at least 10 weeks, and supports defense systems work. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant degree program, be eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance, and be U.S. citizens.

Designs and tests custom algorithms, develops and validates complex models and simulations, and applies systems engineering to physics phenomenology, performance modeling, and targeting, EOIR, and RF systems. Collaborates with engineers and physicists to implement algorithms in products. Requires technical presentations, documentation, and proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++. The role is full-time, on-site in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, with 10% travel and a Secret clearance required for start.

Lead system engineering activities for the Sentinel (ICBM) program including MBSE, requirements development and decomposition, trade studies, verification planning, coordination with segment teams, technical baseline management, and preparing deliverables across design, integration, and validation to support program milestones.

Leads Northrop Grumman UK's integrated internal and external communications strategy. Responsibilities include media relations, employee communications, digital and social media content, executive messaging, brand development, customer and trade show events, stakeholder partnerships, communications budgeting, and management of direct reports. The role also advises senior leaders and supports the company's reputation, culture, and UK market presence.

Provides comprehensive administrative support to business management and contracts leaders, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, expense reporting, document preparation, reporting, facility coordination, onboarding, catering, and special projects. The role supports multiple organizations and locations, coordinates with government counterparts, manages office operations, and provides backup administrative support.

Plan, coordinate, and execute integration and production tests for unmanned aircraft. Lead test readiness reviews, troubleshoot anomalies in real time, manage test schedules and technicians, perform pre/post-test data analysis, and provide mission control room support. Interface with engineering, maintenance, and operations to ensure test objectives and reporting are met.

Plans, coordinates, and executes production and integration tests for unmanned aircraft systems. Leads readiness reviews, troubleshooting, test briefings, control-room operations, data analysis, anomaly resolution, schedule management, status reporting, and technician supervision. Acts as a liaison among engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, program leadership, contractors, and customers. Supports laboratory, hot bench, and flight-data activities, with occasional extended, weekend, off-shift, and domestic or overseas travel.

Lead development and execution of automated and manual system test cases to verify functional requirements, troubleshoot air and ground system discrepancies, present results to leadership, support lab operations, and drive process improvements. Support multiple shifts and occasional off-hours; use network diagnosis tools and test automation to validate interfaces and system behavior.

Develop and maintain embedded flight software controlling satellite payload functions and build ground support tools. Contribute throughout the software lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, integration, operational support, anomaly investigation, and root cause analysis. Collaborate with operations, systems engineering, and multidisciplinary teams to support an operational MILSATCOM payload system. The role is full-time onsite in Manhattan Beach, California, and requires an active Secret clearance.

Supports maintenance, testing, debugging, and anomaly resolution for a large C++ embedded payload system running on PowerPC processors and VxWorks. Analyzes on-orbit data, recreates issues in test environments and Wind River Simics, develops test scenarios, reviews requirements and interface protocols, writes Unix and Python scripts, and troubleshoots embedded software and operating-system upgrades. The role is fully onsite and requires active Secret clearance.

Create 3D CAD models, assemblies, cable and rack drawings using CATIA V5; release drawings via Teamcenter PLM; support hardware integration, change requests, audits, installation, failure analysis, and Triton lab testing. Provide engineering support for production/development and work occasional odd shifts. Must obtain required government/SAP clearances.

Develop payload flight software, test scripts, and data-processing tools for a military satellite communications system. Perform integration and full-cycle testing, troubleshoot software across embedded and desktop platforms, investigate operational anomalies, identify root causes, and develop simulation and hardware test-bed tests. Collaborate with software and systems engineers and customer personnel. The role is fully onsite, includes on-call operational anomaly support, and requires an active Secret clearance.

Designs, deploys, secures, and supports enterprise and airborne network infrastructure for the MQ-4C Triton program. Responsibilities include configuring routers, switches, and firewalls; developing network architecture, documentation, and standards; troubleshooting complex issues; conducting trade studies and performance analysis; evaluating technology readiness; and integrating network solutions with engineering teams and program stakeholders. The role is full-time and primarily on-site, with up to 10% travel.

Designs, deploys, secures, and supports enterprise network infrastructure for an airborne defense program. Responsibilities include configuring routers, switches, and firewalls; developing network documentation and architectures; troubleshooting complex issues; conducting trade studies and performance analysis; evaluating technology readiness; and integrating network solutions with engineering teams and stakeholders. The role is full-time onsite in San Diego, may become hybrid, requires up to 10% travel, and supports secure avionics networks.

Manage and sustain aviation support, test, and ground support equipment for the MQ-4C Triton program. Responsibilities include coordinating calibration, repairs, serviceability, compliance, supplier and contractor relationships, equipment forecasting, technical advice, and stakeholder support across multiple maintenance locations. The role supports Defence aviation operations and requires aviation, logistics, technical services, or through-life support experience.