Jobs at Northrop Grumman

Develops and sustains high-fidelity infrared plume threat models and simulations for missile defense systems. Responsibilities include handling and validating multidimensional datasets, comparing simulations with test or flight data, debugging legacy code and simulation failures, parsing logs, detecting silent errors, and supporting modeling, analysis, and automation activities. The role requires foundational knowledge of aerothermodynamics, radiative transfer, fluid dynamics, molecular spectroscopy, flight dynamics, and aerodynamics, with on-site work and limited travel.

Leads AI/ML strategy and initiatives, overseeing projects from problem definition and data collection through model development, deployment, monitoring, and improvement. Builds and mentors AI/ML teams, evaluates emerging technologies, collaborates with software engineering and DevOps teams, manages budgets and timelines, communicates findings to stakeholders, and drives innovation through research, patents, and publications. The role requires expertise in advanced AI/ML techniques, generative AI, cloud platforms, big data, and MLOps.

Leads test engineering and automation strategy across modeling and simulation software products. Develops standardized test processes, manual and automated regression, integration, and end-to-end suites; builds test tools and harnesses; integrates testing into CI/CD pipelines; establishes quality gates and metrics; analyzes test reliability and defects; mentors test engineers; and presents strategies and results to customers. The role is onsite in Colorado Springs, requires an active Secret clearance, and includes less than 10% travel.

Configure, maintain, patch, harden, troubleshoot, and install network hardware, including Aruba switches, routers, and firewalls. Evaluate network configurations against DISA STIGs, implement advanced security controls, remediate findings, and support new networking solutions. Use Ansible for automation and collaborate with cybersecurity teams, vendors, and engineering stakeholders. The role requires an active Secret clearance, Security+ certification or equivalent, occasional travel, and periodic lifting of up to 35 pounds.

Develop high-fidelity infrared missile plume modeling and simulation products for the Missile Defense Agency. Responsibilities include researching IR signature prediction models, producing and validating threat missile data packages, analyzing modeling and simulation datasets, applying engineering and mathematical algorithms, coordinating software requirements, and delivering reliable products on schedule. The role is onsite at Schriever Space Force Base, requires an active Secret clearance, and involves up to 10% travel.

Staff Cloud Engineer responsible for designing and evolving cloud infrastructure, automating provisioning and deployment, building CI/CD pipelines, and supporting monitoring, security, backup, and redundancy. The role administers Linux systems, evaluates application performance, develops automation scripts, and collaborates with development teams, vendors, and IT personnel. Active Top Secret clearance and CI polygraph are required.

Staff DevOps Engineer responsible for designing and evolving infrastructure, automation, CI/CD pipelines, deployment environments, monitoring, provisioning, configuration management, and operational support. The role develops infrastructure-as-code, improves system performance and reliability, supports Agile development teams, and oversees security, backup, and redundancy strategies. Active Top Secret clearance and CI polygraph are required, along with extensive relevant experience and Linux administration expertise.

Build and evolve DevOps infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, deployment environments, monitoring, provisioning, and automation frameworks. Administer Linux systems and cloud or platform technologies, implement configuration management and automated testing, monitor performance, resolve infrastructure issues, and support security, backup, and redundancy strategies. The role works with Agile development teams, vendors, and IT personnel to improve deployment efficiency and operational reliability.

Develop and maintain DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD environments for mission-critical programs. Responsibilities include automating provisioning and deployments, configuring monitoring and operating systems, implementing infrastructure-as-code, supporting Agile development, optimizing application performance, and maintaining security, backup, and redundancy strategies. The role requires an active Top Secret clearance and CI polygraph, with SCI eligibility.

Leads cybersecurity engineering for mission systems, including secure architecture, software security requirements, application assessments, code reviews, vulnerability management, and secure CI/CD and cloud infrastructure. Develops RMF and ATO artifacts, supports system accreditation, advises Agile development teams, manages security tools and continuous monitoring, and ensures compliance with security policies. The role also provides technical leadership, mentorship, and coordination with vehicle vendors and platform deployment teams.

Develop and analyze tracking and state-estimation algorithms for an autonomous distributed tracking system. Build prototype and analysis tools using modern C++ and Python, resolve algorithm defects, contribute to technical documentation and customer presentations, and support algorithm verification and validation. The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance and involves on-site work in Boulder, Colorado with 10% travel.

Designs, develops, and maintains PostgreSQL databases, stored procedures, database access layers, and automation tooling across production and test environments. Supports Docker-based deployments, incident response, performance optimization, CI/CD, testing, and Agile delivery. Collaborates with software, QA, DevOps, and product teams, establishes engineering standards, participates in Agile ceremonies, and mentors junior and mid-level engineers. Requires Python, PostgreSQL, Linux, GitLab, relational database expertise, and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Manage configuration and data management plans for software-heavy aerospace and defense programs. Coordinate configuration control, audits, engineering review boards, contractual data deliverables, technical editing, proprietary markings, SharePoint permissions, and customer submittals. Translate contractual requirements into program activities while supporting integrated product teams and collaborating with software configuration and DevOps analysts. The role requires an active Secret clearance and hybrid in-person and closed-area work.

Designs and maintains secure build, integration, testing, and deployment environments. Automates provisioning, configuration, packaging, containerization, CI/CD, testing, and quality controls across Linux, virtualized, containerized, and bare-metal systems. Supports Kubernetes and related DevOps platforms, troubleshoots operating system, network, hardware, and environment issues, administers patches and security updates, and collaborates with development and operations teams to deliver software reliably.

Develop, integrate, deploy, and sustain satellite ground software across the full software development lifecycle. Build full-stack, microservice-based applications using Java and other technologies for command and control, mission planning, constraint checking, and dynamic visualization. Support architecture, testing, CI/CD, cloud deployment, system integration, troubleshooting, and production operations while collaborating with program management and government customers. The role requires active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Prepares budgets, schedules, month-end reports, funding profiles, cash forecasts, and earned value deliverables for government contracts. Performs EVM activities including WBS development, baseline management, cost risk assessment, EAC development, variance analysis, and compliance reporting. Supports audits, customer briefings, funding requests, and program management reviews while maintaining accurate expenditure records.

Electrical Engineering Intern supporting Northrop Grumman’s Software and Controls Engineering team in Colorado Springs. The intern will work full-time for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027, contribute to space and defense-related engineering efforts, and participate in training, professional development, and networking. Candidates must be enrolled in a STEM degree program, remain enrolled through Fall 2027, be U.S. citizens, and be able to obtain required government clearance and program access.

Performs systems engineering for interconnected networks supporting the FROST program. Responsibilities include functional and timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, interface definition, requirements assessments, system design, and project tailoring. The role supports operations and sustainment while applying systems engineering, Agile, and DevOps practices. It is fully onsite at Schriever AFB in Colorado Springs and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with an adjudicated polygraph.

Lead systems engineering and integration activities for the Sentinel program. Translate statement-of-work requirements into subcontractor work templates, ensuring rigor, traceability, architectural alignment, and verifiability. Provide technical support, resolve issues, review system designs, communicate status to leadership, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Mentor team members and contribute to Agile, acquisition, MBSE, compliance, and systems engineering processes.

Software Engineering Intern supporting Northrop Grumman’s Software and Controls Engineering team in Colorado Springs. The role provides hands-on engineering experience while contributing to space and defense systems. Interns must work full-time for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027, be enrolled in a STEM degree program, and be eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance and program special access. Travel is expected approximately 10% of the time.