Morgan Freeman was a junior in high school when she was part of Northrop Grumman’s High School Improvement Program.
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From Cradle to Orbit
Ryan Keller and Ryan Bloodgood were babies when they began their Northrop Grumman journey. Today, both are engineers at Space Park.
The Tale of AI, Alligators, and a Shark
Jessica Ascough is creating a full-scale team of land, air and sea autonomous vehicles equipped with artificial intelligence.
Inflate Before Flight
Imagine the thrill of soaring above the Earth in a hot air balloon seeing the world unfold below.
From Classroom to Radiation Lab
Radiation Test Engineer Taylor Fry is the only former astronomy adjunct professor in Northrop Grumman’s Radiation Test Operations Lab.
Switchboards in the Sky
Director Diane Legler ends her welcome speech to interns and college hires on her military satellite communications team with a bit of humor.
Prickly Progress
The prickly cactus plant sparked an idea to fine-tune high-tech avionics for one of the most advanced aircraft in the sky.
Changing the Battlefield
Northrop Grumman was in search of someone with Michael’s military background to support its Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).
Never Lose Hope
Finding a career can be challenging, but ultimately the path leads to the right thing.
In the Right Orbit
Three early-career engineers are carrying the torch of a decades-long program.
Building Rocket Brains
For over two decades, Chet has supported the development of Northrop Grumman’s GQM 163-A “Coyote” supersonic sea skimming target vehicles.
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
Systems Engineer Cathy Berrouët did as the locals do when she moved to Colorado: she took up skiing.
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
Ken Friend served his country in the U.S. Army for 24 years.
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.
A Clean Start
Anahi Solis started her journey at Northrop Grumman right out of high school in 2011.
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.