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Northrop Grumman in Arizona
Northrop Grumman in Arizona
Defining Possible in Arizona
Our state-of-the-art engineering, manufacturing and office facilities — including our brand-new Chandler facilities, home to Northrop Grumman’s Launch and Missile Defense Systems, and our world-class Gilbert site, that recently expanded in 2021 with a new satellite manufacturing facility — offer modern work environments with unique amenities. Here, thousands of talented engineers, business leaders, program managers and functional staff support launch vehicles and high-reliability space and defense products and services. You can play a role in everything from design, development, manufacturing and testing to launch and on-orbit operations. Whether you’re working on products that protect and defend our nation or providing a lift to orbit for research satellites, cargo and payloads, you’ll be making a difference.
Explore Career Opportunities in Arizona
Situated in the innovation and technology hub of the Southwest, Northrop Grumman Arizona employees are pushing the boundaries of space exploration, launch systems and missile defense. Located in the shadow of the Superstition and San Tan mountains, while still just 30 minutes from downtown Phoenix and 90 minutes from ponderosa pine forests, both the city and the great outdoors are at your fingertips.
Where We Work
Learn about Northrop Grumman career opportunities in our five Arizona locations.
Chandler, AZ
Just southeast of Phoenix, our Chandler campus features engineering, office and state-of the-art manufacturing space. Enjoy Arizona’s beautiful weather at on…
Gilbert, AZ
Our Satellite Manufacturing Facility (SMF) in Gilbert, Arizona is one of the largest in the United States, and among the most modern in the world. The facility …
Mesa, AZ
Our Mesa facility is home to the Bushmaster® line of Chain Guns®, a premier line of medium caliber gun systems that support of our customers’ and warfighter…
Sierra Vista, AZ
Situated at a cool 4,600 feet and just a little over an hour from Arizona’s treasured Saguaro National Park, our Sierra Vista facility is designed for teamwor…
Our Flagship Programs
- Small- and medium-class launch vehicles, including Antares, Minotaur, and Pegasus rockets
- Civil, commercial and national security satellites
- Earth and space science satellites
- Strike weapons
- High volume production satellite constellations and systems
- Ground Based Strategic Deterrent
- Missile defense
Why do Northrop Grumman Employees Like Working in Arizona?
Our Arizona employees are driven by the passion to explore space and support our national security, and working at our Arizona sites puts you on the cutting edge of missile, launch and space technology. Access to local universities continues to drive the engine of learning and growth, while Northrop Grumman provides best-in-class leadership, career development, wellness support and employee engagement. Northrop Grumman employees are actively engaged in our local communities, from ardent volunteerism to STEM programs to sitting on local Chamber of Commerce Boards — where will you leave your mark?
Life in Arizona
A rapidly growing oasis in the desert, the Valley of the Sun offers endless opportunities to create your own lifestyle. Known as the gateway to the Grand Canyon, it’s no surprise that nature is at every turn — whether exploring a mountain trail, off-roading, rock climbing or visiting a favorite attraction like the Desert Botanical Garden or the Phoenix Zoo. Entertainment hot spots and unique dining experiences are a short ride away and the valley offers many safe, family-oriented communities. Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to be a tourist in your own city — Phoenix’s beautiful mountain scenery and warm weather attracts millions of visitors each year.
Why Join Northrop Grumman?
Northrop Grumman employees are Defining Possible every day through science, technology and engineering. We are 90,000 people – with careers in all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – working as one to defend and define the future.
Work/Life Balance
Many sites have 9/80 days, telework and flexible scheduling options, plus generous paid time off. Indeed named Northrop Grumman a top 10 company for wo…
Who We Are
Ranked on DiversityInc’s annual list of Top 50 Companies for Diversity since 2010, we recruit top talent with traditional and non-traditional backgroun…
Worldwide
We have 90,000 employees in all 50 states in the US and 21 countries worldwide.
Extensive Benefits
We offer an array of benefits to give you the support you need, including matching 401K, tuition assistance, health insurance and wellness options, coaching, me…
In the Community
From the environment to STEM education to philanthropy, we’re committed to the community. We encourage and enable our employees to volunteer in meaningful activ…
Awards
Our employees’ commitment to quality combined with our leadership’s commitment to workplace environment and diversity has resulted in many significant accol…
Learn more about Life at Northrop Grumman
Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.
The unique work environment at Northrop Grumman includes these important elements: creativity, collaboration, agility, and busting through silos and barriers. We operate across domains, disciplines, and national boundaries. Our teams rapidly deliver capabilities to our warfighters to defend our nation and our allies.
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