Finding More: How one employee in Palmdale, CA found mentors and a career compass in logistics at Northrop Grumman.
The Case of the Missing Key
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Engineering Manager CJ used a Northrop Grumman perk to discover what was inside the World War II footlocker he inherited from his grandfather.
Blended Wing Body Aircraft
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Blended Wing Body Aircraft: Demonstrating New Air Mobility Solutions
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For Randy, director manufacturing — running has been a part of his life since competing in high school cross country and, later, during his 10 years with the U.S. Navy as a chief petty officer.
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For generations, Northrop Grumman has pioneered stealth technology to keep military aircraft virtually unseen.
Keeping the Spirit Alive
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For Diego Silva Molina, an advanced automation engineer on the F-35 program, the path to Northrop Grumman was paved by an unwavering passion for aerospace and a unique connection to the innovative spirit of Jack Northrop, one of Northrop Grumman’s heritage founders.
Innovation on All Fronts
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Ken Friend served his country as a station commander in the U.S. Army for 24 years and said he was humbled by the talent that surrounded him every day. When he retired from the service, his passion to help empower veterans like himself grew — and, as a Northrop Grumman talent acquisition manager, he’s been finding inventive ways to connect veterans with the perfect fit for their passion.
Palmdale Solution Seekers
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The fast-paced F-35 Integrated Assembly Line in Palmdale, California, must run efficiently, with safety and quality top-of-mind. The line requires calculated teamwork and technicians operating quickly and carefully to stay on schedule.
Manufacturing Momentum
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Last summer, six Florida high school students accepted an internship that would teach them about responsibility, communication, safety and… building airplanes. Let’s just say this wasn’t your typical afterschool gig.
Business Sectors
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Northrop Grumman's business sectors offer an extraordinary portfolio of capabilities and technologies that enable us to deliver innovative systems and solutions for applications that range from air, cyber, land, sea and space.