Nick is a quality analyst for the F/A-18 Program at Northrop Grumman’s New Town, North Dakota site. Diversity and inclusion are a large part of who he is. As a Native American and part of three Affiliated Tribes in town (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara), tradition and sharing of his culture is important to him. Nick grew […]
New Mexico is known as the land of enchantment, but it isn’t always seen as the land of opportunity. One Northrop Grumman site wants to change that. The Albuquerque, New Mexico, site accomplishes a lot with less than 30 employees under the leadership of John. Located close to Kirtland Air Force Base, the site provides […]
In many ways, a career is like a choose-your-own-adventure novel: there’s no one path to success. But writing the next chapter of your career can be challenging, especially if you are re-entering the workforce. For a variety of reasons, many professionals choose to take a career break — perhaps to try a different industry, pursue […]
On a hot tarmac along the Space Coast this May, a father and son duo, both veterans, shared a memorable moment decades in the making. Douglas, a project manager in Melbourne, Florida, invited his father, Charles, to a company-sponsored Blue Angels air show knowing his father’s love for military aircraft. Charles strolled around the airshow, […]
Hiring and Supporting Disabled Veterans through Operation IMPACT Michael spent most of his 26-year Marine Corps career as a helicopter pilot, where he sat for hours at odd angles in a vibrating machine. Now, he can be completely still and feel the vibrations of flight within his bones. It conjures fond memories, but has also […]
SkillBridge Provides Northrop Grumman Internships to Those Still on Duty Stephanie has experienced culture shock before. When she first joined the U.S. Air Force 20 years ago, the Detroit native was surprised to find that her days at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska were even more fast paced and “on the go” than her […]
Tristan is a security coordinator with Northrop Grumman. He has a plethora of experience supporting many programs and efforts across the company, including physical security and personnel security. He’s also had experience working in the company’s badge and I.D. offices. How long have you been with Northrop Grumman? How did you hear about us? I […]
Andrew is a Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist who is currently serving with the U.S. Coast Guard. He’s completed 3 years of active duty and has been in the Reserves for 11 years as a Storekeeper (Logistics Specialist). Andrew graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor’s in Business Marketing. After transitioning from […]
The Northrop Grumman program that turns personal passions into professional development After a fire nearly destroyed the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris in 2019, Yaakov was surprised to hear on the news that the most accurate digital rendering ever created of the ancient Parisian church was for a video game he had played: Assassin’s Creed: […]
Northrop Grumman Employees Who Served Have Insight into Customer Needs Matt had an idea for an exciting new technology, and through the Northrop Grumman innovation program SPARK, he secured funding. But when it came time to identify the military applications for his product, he went to the experts: co-workers who served. “There’s people here that […]
A Mother’s Inspiration Puts a Northrop Grumman Intern on a Path to Space This summer, intern Derrick regularly walked across Northrop Grumman’s Space Park campus to the high bay that was the temporary home of the James Webb Space Telescope. For Derrick, a budding electrical engineer, seeing an exquisite and complex piece of equipment that […]
Growing up with a father who was a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, Douglas took on a career in the Navy as a Special Warfare Combatant Crewman (SWCC). After serving in the Navy, Douglas was recruited via LinkedIn to Northrop Grumman two years ago and is currently a Senior Principal Project Manager. Since 2018, employees […]
There are more than 200 NG Fellows from across Northrop Grumman, all advising on matters ranging from cybersecurity to engineering to business management. […]
Shane has been with Northrop Grumman since June 2020. Prior to joining the company, Shane had been serving in the military since 1998. He was very familiar with Northrop Grumman and found the B-2 to be one of the coolest aircraft he’s ever seen. Shane spent a combined total of 20 years in the service. […]
Meet Drew Growing up with a disability, I was constantly inspired by my parents — particularly my father, my biggest advocate — to push the boundaries of what was possible to accomplish my wildest dreams. My parents helped me with the majority of my activities of daily living, such as helping me get out of […]
“I have learned so much, gained great experience, improved technically and worked for a professional company.” […]
“I’ve learnt I am capable of so much more than I could have imagined!” […]
“Northrop Grumman offers a number of opportunities and they are willing to invest in your career journey.” […]
Employees in the United States remain with their employer for an average of four years before finding a new job, according to a 2020 Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Aeronautics Systems Program Director Rich said Northrop Grumman has exceeded his expectations as an employer, which is why he’s been with the company for more than […]
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By Jason Chan I’ve been a mechanical engineer for almost 20 years and over the course of my career I have worked on a lot of interesting projects. But since becoming a facilities project engineer at the Rolling Meadows, Illinois site, I hadn’t yet worked on a project as BIG as this one. Sometimes I wonder if people […]
Don is a Principal Industrial Security Analyst, Security Operations at Northrop Grumman. Since joining the company in 2007, he has held roles of increasing responsibility within the Security organization. Chief Petty Officer Retired Don served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy for 24 years from 1982-2006 and distinguished himself as a Parachute […]
Lucille is an engineering manufacturing specialist who embodies and inspires joy on her shop floor. Affectionately known as “Miss Lucy” by her colleagues in Baltimore she is dedicated to advanced aircraft. “It’s a joyful thing,” she says. “Everyone comes together to get jobs done.” Those jobs can be many for Lucille, with her different hats […]
By Marcos Stephens At Northrop Grumman, Defining Possible is what we do. Which got me thinking — how do I Define Possible? I lead a variety of strategic workforce training and development programs, training employees in everything from model based systems engineering to artificial intelligence to user experience. In addition to our Northrop Grumman-led programs, […]
Tony is a mechanical technician at the Manned Aircraft Design Center of Excellence in Melbourne, Florida, and is celebrating his 40th year at Northrop Grumman. He joined the company in 1981 and has worked on many programs, from U.S. Navy aircraft to the Joint STARS program. But perhaps the accomplishment he takes the most joy […]
Mariel has been reaching for the stars from an early age, blazing her own trail to an engineering career at Northrop Grumman. Born in Mexico City, Mariel and her family immigrated to the United States when she was seven years old. When she attended school, learning English was difficult and consequently, she was bullied a […]
The first time Jasmine saw a 3D-printed airplane part, she felt like she was starting an adventure. “I was making fuel doors and they were kind of this odd, oblong shape, and they 3D printed a bunch of prototypes for a check fit,” she recalled. “They arrived in these huge, wooden crates like something out […]
Once students get a handle on essential engineering skills, they look for hands-on opportunities to hone them before entering the working world. […]
Like any good mentor, Calvin Wong aspires to lift up his protégés and help them be their best. But Calvin’s protégés aren’t junior engineers, he mentors small businesses. Calvin, a senior systems engineer, is part of Northrop Grumman’s small business Mentor Protégé Program (MPP). Whereas in the typical mentor-protégé relationship, an experienced professional lends advice […]
Northrop Grumman’s High School Internshhip Program (HIP) celebrates 50 years of providing curious teenagers an introduction to STEM careers and hands-on experience and practical knowledge to prepare them for college or to pursue a certificate or vocational position. […]
If you would have told me when I was a young boy growing up on a Colorado dairy farm that I would get the opportunity to design, build and test rocket motors for a living, I never would have believed you. My father was a dairyman who left school when he was in sixth grade […]
How long have you been with Northrop Grumman? I’ve been with the company for over two years and am an active member of the Employee Resource Group (ERG), VERITAS. What is your military background? I served as a Jet Propulsion Journeyman on Pratt & Whitney F100-220E Jet Engines for F-16’s at the 144th Fighter Wing, […]
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Diversity and inclusion aren’t about tolerating difference — it’s about celebrating the passion, potential and performance that diverse individuals bring to the table. […]
Kickboxing and engineering. Two very different activities with a few major similarities, yet both teach determination, problem solving and persistence. Guidance, navigation and controls engineer, Janet Todd, is a shining example of these traits. As a champion kickboxer and Muay Thai fighter, she knows what it means to be tough and get the job done. […]
By Arnie Lucas After more than 30 years in the military, I was preparing for my next chapter, and I knew I had to build my experience. I began reaching out to peers on LinkedIn and that’s when I connected with Donnie, a talent acquisition lead with Northrop Grumman. Come to find out, he is […]
Students across the country jump at the chance for a Northrop Grumman internship. Some are returning for another internship to learn more about what Northrop Grumman does and possible future career opportunities. […]
Gabby, manager, process improvement in El Segundo, has achieved many firsts for her family. She is the first generation of her family to be American-born. She is also the first person in her family to become a leader and college graduate. […]
Suet is a Vehicle Engineering manager at the Manned Aircraft Design Center of Excellence in Melbourne, Florida. Her team consists of designers, analysts and responsible engineers specializing in mechanical and fluids subsystems disciplines. These disciplines include fuel, hydraulics, environmental controls, thermal management, life support, mechanisms and crew equipment. Suet sets her team up for success […]
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) has named Northrop Grumman’s Neville Maycock, director of Electronics & Payloads, Distinguished Engineer of the Year. As their most prestigious award, NSBE selects an engineer based upon their outstanding achievements in the industry, exceptional leadership, as well as their series of awards and accolades. Those selected must also […]
Imagine a big box of LEGOs®… You’ve been given that box with the goal of building a rocket model. Half of the LEGOs come from a first edition rocket model that was released decades ago and uses printed instructions. The other half are for a brand-new model that uses modern LEGOs and employs app-based instructions. […]
Northrop Grumman’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer professional development opportunities for all employees and serve as advocacy groups within the company. Ruth Quant, chair of the Melbourne chapter of Asian Pacific Professional Network (APPN), talked about the benefits of ERGs, how APPN advocates for employees with an Asian background, and how ERGs are open to […]
Northrop Grumman is at the forefront of Industry 4.0. The latest industrial revolution is about leveraging four key digital technologies to optimize resources, enable faster decision making based on real-time data, and to produce higher quality products at a reduced cost. […]
Dominique Parham Sub-Integrated Product Team Lead for Northrop Grumman’s Communications & Payloads team. How long have you been with Northrop Grumman? How did you hear about us? I’ve been with the company for eight years and was the Veterans, Employees and Reservists Inspired to Act and Serve (VERITAS) vice chair in Palmdale, California for a […]
By Jillian Wright With monumental achievements such as sending the first humans to the Moon, developing the International Space Station and advancing high-speed flight, the aerospace industry has always inspired and amazed Tim. “That comes from my grandfather who fought in World War II,” he said. “When I was growing up, he was always taking […]
Pushing further has always been a consistent part of Ken Love’s life. As a kid, Ken didn’t just play video games. When his parents got him a console, he was enamored with the hardware and the software inside. The console triggered his fascination with computers and electronics and set him on his path. “That is […]
Valuable skills most veterans acquire while on active duty are transferable to a variety of careers once transitioned out of the military. That is why our Talent Acquisition team has a dedicated military recruitment team and strategy in place to actively network with military personnel to provide opportunities to gain real-world corporate experience with the […]
By Jillian Wright The word “ally” isn’t one Nicki takes lightly. “I don’t think it’s something you can claim yourself to be,” she said. “The people you’re supporting determine whether you’re an ally.” Currently a senior contracts manager supporting the Combat Systems and Mission Readiness division, Nicki has worked at Northrop Grumman for more than […]
Matt beams with pride when he talks about his stepson and stepdaughter. Both currently serve in the military, like he did years ago. Matt’s steadfast commitment to supporting the warfighter shines through as a father, a veteran and his work as a project manager for Northrop Grumman. But his professional life was not always perfect, […]
A Q&A with John, technical and project manager for Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Innovation 3D printing airplane parts is no longer the future, it’s here. In recent years, the aerospace and defense industry has been working to improve and expand the technology with new materials. Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Innovation (AMTI) is at […]