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In the Right Orbit
Three early-career engineers are carrying the torch of a decades-long program.
In His DNA
While on active duty in 2006, Cmdr. Chris Richard flew the last F-14 Tomcat back to Northrop Grumman.
Carving Out Space on the Mountain
A Challenge to Learn to Snowboard Led to a Commitment to Representation
Got Bots
Matt builds full-size robots. He uses them to inspire kids about STEM, an often, they inspire him right back.
Threads for a Cause
“Fashion icon” was not in Rolling Meadows Facilities Team's job description.
Material Transformation
Northrop Grumman Pathways Engineer Ethan Hoben describes himself as a habitual project collector.
A Bright Thread
Victoria shares of her story of living on the Autism Spectrum and finding a place to thrive at Northrop Grumman.
Hometown Influencers, Hollywood Storyline
For Systems Engineering Manager LaDawn Randall, it was the women from her hometown of Hampton Roads, Virginia, who opened her eyes to what her future could be.
Palmdale Problem Solvers
The F-35 Integrated Assembly Line in Palmdale, California, must run efficiently, with safety and quality top-of-mind.
Safety Through the Storm
Northrop Grumman Safety Systems Fellow Daniel Plawecki not only knows the right answer — he created it.
Reality Shift
Systems Engineer Rebecca Peterson wants to bring a new reality to employees across Northrop Grumman.
Countering Cyber Threats
Elysia is a cyber intelligence analyst and night shift supervisor.
Testing the Limits
To the untrained eye, the hypersonics test bay in Ronkonkoma, New York, looks like a maze.
Joining the Fight
Scott founded a nonprofit to support those undergoing chemotherapy, like his sister.
Innovation on All Fronts
The Case of the Missing Key
When CJ inherited his grandfather’s footlocker, he got a dose of mystery.
Blackboard to Blueprint
Traci said Northrop Grumman's inclusive culture empowered her to share her authentic self.
A Day to Remember
Pat Cary makes it her mission to give veterans a one-of-a-kind experience.
Data in Bloom
Mark Taylor builds interactive dashboards that blend art and information.
Through the Looking Glass
Rosibel Diaz grew up loving puzzles, but never imagined that would lead to bonding mirrors on the James Webb Space Telescope (Webb).
Zooming In
Engineer Kate Nabours and her colleagues uncover mission-critical details that are imperceptible to most people.
Finding Rainbows in the Fire
As a welder, Thomas has a hard job, literally: he welds iridium, the second-densest material on Earth.
Keeping the Spirit Alive
For Diego Silva Molina, the path to Northrop Grumman was paved by a passion for aerospace and a connection to Jack Northrop.
Walking the Kokoda Trail
Walking 59.6 miles in the jungle of Papua New Guinea was the challenge of a lifetime for Ben Luke.
Parallel Pathways
There’s no doubt about the direction Alisa Joseph and Eboni Fotang prefer to take: it’s always forward, together.
Making a Splash
Visit any marina and you may spot an ornately carved wooden serpent gliding across the water.
Stepping Up for Military Families
When Jennifer Sugarman isn't supporting communication efforts, she devotes time to her “cool volunteer side gig.”
In the Footsteps of WWII
Alan Tran’s father handed him a video camera when he was 9 years old, sparking his interest in film and photography.
Reaching New Heights
Kia Ravanfar has climbed to the summit of Mount Everest and skied back down parts of it.
The Maestro
Not everyone working in defense describes their role like that of an orchestra director.
Putting it All Together
A Look at the Impact of Northrop Grumman’s Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program
A Clean Start
Anahi Solis started her journey at Northrop Grumman right out of high school in 2011.
The Harmony of Engineering
Kevin has always found time for the two greatest loves of his life: music and engineering.
Connecting to Community
I arrived at Northrop Grumman’s Huntsville, Alabama, site as a Southern California transplant.
Serving the Mission
At Northrop Grumman, we don't just respect the members of our nation's military community; we rely on them.
Connection at the Racetrack
Connections between careers and cars brought them together at the racetrack.
Webb's Backbone
Program Manager Bob Hellekson has been with Webb’s composite structures program since the beginning.
300 Miles and Counting
Nervous energy charged the air as runners from all walks of life milled about waiting for the start of The Speed Project 2023.
Designing for a Difference
Mei-Li Hey considers her work at Northrop Grumman just one part of her identity.
Into the Unknown
Two months after the invasion of Ukraine — Leyla and her husband, arrived in Pzemysl, Poland.
Finding La Familia
"Connecting with my heritage also helped me discover my passion for STEM outreach."
Swimming with the Sharks
Vernon and Adrienne are responsible for testing an electronic countermeasures system on B-1B bomber planes.