Our Hiring Process

Gain insights into our hiring process to set yourself up for success.

How we hire is a reflection of our values – earning trust, acting with transparency and treating everyone with respect. As you embark on your career journey, our team is here to support and guide you through every phase of the hiring process. We’re committed to delivering a consistent experience that supports your growth and empowers you to excel.

Search Open Roles

Explore open positions. Search by advanced options including security clearance and type, location, department and management level.

AI Matching Capabilities

Upload your resume to receive real-time AI-powered job recommendations and recommendations for future opportunities by email. Job matches will be labeled as a “good” or “strong” match based on your experience and skills. This match score is only generated within the context of the role. You’ll also receive insights on how you stack up against previously hired candidates.

The AI-powered recommendations are a guide, not a hiring decision maker that determines outcomes. Insights provided are intended to help you make data-informed decisions. We encourage you to search and apply for positions that best align with your interests, skillsets and experiences.

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For External Candidates

Ensure that you are logged into your Job Hub. If you need to create an account, navigate to “Candidate Login” and select Create an Account. Follow the prompts to create your profile.
- Upload your resume (recommended) and verify that the pre-populated information is accurate and up to date. You may also manually enter in your information.
Click on the Job Search tab and search for a job posting. Review the job posting’s basic qualifications to ensure that you meet them prior to applying.
Within the job posting, click on “Apply Now” and complete the application. Upon completion, click “Submit application.”
- Applications that are not immediately submitted may be reviewed and submitted at a later time. Navigate to Applications > Drafts for in-progress applications.
- You may also select Add to Job Cart to save a job and apply at a later time.
Upon submission of your application, you will receive an email confirmation.
- To check the status of your application, navigate to the Applications tab.

Once you submit your application, your profile may be considered for other roles across our business. If a recruiter thinks you could be a good fit for one of those roles, they will email you with a link to learn more and express your interest.

Please note, being considered for another position does not affect the status of your current submitted application(s). Your application(s) will still be reviewed by our hiring team and you’re welcome to continue applying for other positions of interest.

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For Employees

Click on the Job Search tab and search for a job posting. Review the job posting’s basic qualifications to ensure that you meet them prior to applying.
Within the job posting, click on “Apply Now” and complete the application. Upon completion, click “Submit application.”
- Applications that are not immediately submitted may be reviewed and submitted at a later time. Navigate to Applications > Drafts for in-progress applications.
- You may also select Add to Job Cart to save a job and apply at a later time.
Upon submission of your application, you will receive an email confirmation.
- To check the status of your application, navigate to the Applications tab.

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Referrals

Employees: Start the referral process in Job Hub.
External Candidates: After you have been referred to a position by a Northrop Grumman employee, you will receive an email notification to the email address your referrer provided outlining what actions to take and a link to apply. You must use this link to be successfully referred to this position; candidates cannot simply list referrers on their application.

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Application Review

Our hiring team will review your application and determine next steps.
If you need to request an accommodation, you may reach out to your recruiter or by contacting the HR Service Center at (855) 737-8364.
Due to the high volume of applications received, our hiring teams are neither able to provide confirmation of application review nor individualized feedback on applications.

Screening

If you are a good fit for a position, our hiring team will reach out to schedule a phone screening with a recruiter. During this initial conversation, we invite you to ask questions about the position, the team and life at Northrop Grumman. You can also expect to share more about your background and interest in joining our team. Your recruiter will be your main point of contact throughout this process.

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Interview

If selected to advance in the hiring process, you can anticipate participating in additional conversations with potential team members, the hiring manager and team leadership. Each conversation is an opportunity for you to learn about the scope of the position for which you applied, the team you would be joining and the work that we do. These interviews will also provide us with a greater understanding of your expertise and talents.

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Offer / Decision

If there is a mutual fit, your recruiter will reach out with an offer that includes our Total Rewards and benefits package. Our Total Rewards represents Northrop Grumman’s total investment in your health and well-being, career and talent development, retirement and much more. Here, you can truly be your best self, and we’re committed to ensuring that you feel personally and professionally fulfilled and supported through all the different phases of your life.

Offer Review and Acceptance

You will receive an email that contains a unique link with detailed guidance on how to review and accept your offer. This will require you to either log into an existing account (if one was created prior to the launch of Job Hub) or set up a new account. Please note that offers are only processed and accessible through the Offer Portal (Workday). Offers will not be accessible via the Job Hub.
Once you’ve reviewed and signed your offer, our onboarding team will reach out to start pre-onboarding. Welcome to the team!

Workday Offer Portal: Login Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues logging into Workday, please follow the troubleshooting steps below. These instructions are the only way to reset your password, as our HR Service Center and system administrators cannot do so on your behalf.

If you are a current candidate, ensure that you have entered the correct email address and password.
If problems persist, click “Forgot your password?” to initiate a password reset.
If you suspect your account is locked, please wait 30 minutes before attempting to login again.

If you fall into one of the below categories, please ensure you are using the correct sign-in link.

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Pre-onboarding

A member of the onboarding team will contact you to initiate your background check, drug screening and verification of security clearance. They’ll also work with you and your hiring manager to confirm a start date.

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Hired

We’re excited to have you join us. As you begin your career at Northrop Grumman, you’ll be introduced to teammates and navigators who will help you acclimate to your new role in the first few weeks. Take this time to ask questions and explore all of our tools and resources available to new hires. We’re committed to your success.

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Candidate Use of AI

Edit or format resume
Practice interview questions
Analyze job descriptions

Complete applications
Record or transcribe interviews
Generate experiences
Real-time response generation during an interview

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Recruitment Fraud

Recruitment fraud is an illegal scam that exploits job seekers into providing personal information or money for fraudulent ‘job opportunities on recruitment websites. This kind of fraud is usually done through unsolicited emails and text messages, or through fake websites and social media accounts posing as a company. Those engaging in this illegal activity may request personal or sensitive information with the intent of gaining access to your bank information, credit card number or social security number.

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Career Resources

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Interviewing Essentials

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Security Clearances

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Total Rewards and Benefits

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Summary:

Northrop Grumman’s hiring process emphasizes transparency, respect and support, integrating AI-powered job matching and structured steps from application to onboarding to ensure a consistent candidate experience aligned with company values.

Key Takeaways:

The Northrop Grumman hiring process includes multiple stages—application, screening, interviews, offer and onboarding—each designed to support candidate growth and alignment with company culture and values.
Northrop Grumman uses AI-driven recommendations to guide applicants toward well-matched job opportunities without influencing hiring decisions.