On January 7, 2009, Northrop Grumman announced several structural actions to strengthen alignment with its customers, improve the company’s program performance and growth potential, and enhance its cost competitiveness. These actions, effective immediately, include streamlining its organizational structure, reducing the number of sectors from seven to five. The five sectors will be Aerospace Systems; Electronic Systems; Information Systems; Shipbuilding; and Technical Services.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
The most efficient way is through this Web site. Click on the Careers link to find complete listings of all openings throughout Northrop Grumman. Specific instructions are given on how to apply for the position that interests you.
Northrop Aircraft Company was incorporated in 1939. It has acquired companies that began operating before that date. Below is a partial list of the major companies acquired since 1994. To read more about our successful integration of nearly 20 marquee companies, visit our Northrop Grumman Heritage section.
Major Companies Acquired / Acquisition Date
Grumman (incorporated 1929) / April 1994
Westinghouse Radio (incorporated 1938) / March 1996
Logicon Inc. (incorporated 1961) / Aug. 1997
California Microwave / April 1999
Ryan Aeronautical / July 1999
Federal Data Corporation / Oct. 2000
Sterling's Federal Systems Group / Oct. 2000
Litton Industries Inc. (incorporated 1953) / April 2001
What types of community organizations does Northrop Grumman support?
Northrop Grumman focuses a substantial portion of its contributions budget on programs which address education, the family, diversity, health and human services and youth programs. Please see the Corporate Responsibility section for more information.
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