AI Tooling Engineer – Level 2 or 3 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman • Aurora, CO

2d • $91,800 - $171,000

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is hiring an AI Tooling Software Engineer at Level 2 or 3 in Aurora, Colorado. The role builds and integrates AI-powered tools using existing capabilities such as Claude and Claude Code; it does not involve developing or training new machine-learning models. The engineer identifies program workflows that could benefit from AI tooling, creates and maintains tools and supporting standards, and works with security and compliance teams on data handling and access controls. The position also includes tracking tool usage and impact, improving tools based on feedback and data, and communicating their use through documentation, demonstrations, and training. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. An active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility are required at application.

Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor's degree in science and at least 2 years of software development experience, or a master's degree and 0 or more years of experience, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Level 3: Bachelor's degree in science and at least 5 years of software development experience, or a master's degree and at least 3 years of experience, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility at the time of application.
• Understanding of core AI usage concepts, including prompts, context, and input/output constraints, and their effect on results.
• Demonstrated interest in using AI to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance software or program workflows.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding tools or LLMs, such as Claude Code or Copilot.
• Familiarity with REST/HTTP APIs, JSON, Git, issue tracking, and basic CI/CD.
• Experience building internal tools, scripts, or small applications.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical teammates.

Nice To Haves

• Solid grounding in software best practices, including code reviews, unit tests, design patterns, and version control.
• Experience on cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholder groups.
• Experience with LLM-driven workflows, such as Ralph loops, agentic design, or RAG-style patterns.
• Exposure to platforms that provide AI/ML capabilities via APIs, whether cloud-based or internal.
• Active SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify program workflows that can benefit from AI tooling.
• Design and maintain Claude-based tools and skills.
• Use Claude Code and AI assistants to accelerate development and automation.
• Build scripts and integrations using Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and REST APIs to connect AI with internal systems.
• Create and maintain prompt libraries, templates, and usage standards.
• Track AI tool usage and impact, and iterate based on data and feedback.
• Write documentation and deliver demonstrations and training for AI tooling.
• Coordinate with security and compliance teams on data handling and access controls.
• Monitor updates to Claude and related tooling and recommend adoption.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level