Life at Northrop Grumman

Possible drives us at Northrop Grumman

We challenge ourselves every day by defining what is possible. It is a shared purpose for our team and a promise to our customers. We bring together our curiosity and drive to do what’s never been done, whether it is at sea on land in cyber space or in outer space. Everyone has a voice here, and it takes every one of us to make the impossible a reality.

Read the stories about our employees, their professional accomplishments, personal passions and victories. See what life is like at Northrop Grumman from our people.

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Engineering

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Space

Business, Operations & Management

Manufacturing

Cyber, IT & Security

Students & Entry-Level

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Experienced Professionals

Veterans

Mentorships

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Awards

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Community Outreach

Northrop Grumman's Environmental Sustainability Group Helps Oysters in the Chesapeake Bay

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No matter your passion, there's a place for you here. Hear directly from our employees about what drives them and what life is like tackling the impossible every day at Northrop Grumman.

Engineer and Artist Inspiring Young Scientists

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Cygnus Mission Control from Home

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Supporting Those on the Front Line

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Transition from Military to Northrop Grumman

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From Biosensors to Semiconductor Processing

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50 Years at the Rocket Ranch

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Adapting Intern Program to the Pandemic

Finding Work-Life Balance

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Jodi and the OmegA Rocket Second Stage

Manager Volunteers in Vietnam

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Test Engineer Returns Home

Family, Education and Career Development

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Solutions From Strength of Our Differences

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From Ski Slopes to Data Slopes

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Pursuing Passion in Game Development

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Fiber + 3D Printing = Patented Success

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The Importance of Safety in the Workplace

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Performing an OmegA Rocket Static Test

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Measuring Elementary Particles

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High Fives for Quality and Community

Space Systems Engineer's Career Growth

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30 Under 30 Rising Star

Fostering Innovative Ideas

Helping Underserved Students in STEM

The Benefits of Mentoring

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Returning Home to Northrop Grumman

An Engineering Mentor's Career Path

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Career Balance of Life, Love and Leadership

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From BEYA to Engineering Career

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Collaborating to Create Pinch Polarizer

Learning by Doing Through Internships

44 Years at Northrop Grumman

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Discovering the Best Career Choices

Internships and Rotations Lead to Success

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Leading Complex Global Growth

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Abraham’s Story: The Lost Boys of Sudan

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Manager Earns AFCEA Award

Giving Back as an Engineering Leader

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United With LGBT Pride

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Family in Manufacturing

Supporting Neurodiversity and Inclusivity

Engineer Earns Rising Star Award

Growing Business with Technology

From the Navy to Northrop Grumman

Surfing Helps Maintain Quality on the Job

Mentoring is a Joint Venture

Innovative Mixture of Water and Electricity

Inspiring Women in Engineering

Veteran Saving Soldiers' Lives

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Machinists Forge a Brave New World in 3D

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From Intern to Spacewalker

Forward-Thinking in Cybersecurity

IT Apprenticeship Leads to Fulfilling Career

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Coding is More Than Computers

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Deep Learning Technologies

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Veterans Are Integral to Success

Engineer Summits Mt. Everest

Pairing Human and Animal Heroes

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Behind the Scenes at Testing Facility

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Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer

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Taking Internship to New Heights

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Transitioning From Military to Civilian Life

With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – there's a place for you at Northrop Grumman. Are you ready to define possible? Explore our careers.