We partner with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and other branches of the Department of Defense to deliver digital transformation. […]
Aerospace Digital Transformation
Next Generation Interceptor
Building on decades of experience as a prime contractor for major defense programs, Northrop Grumman will provide a comprehensive NGI solution that supports operational deployment to urgent national security needs. […]
Cyber
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Engineering Careers – Make Something Incredible
Engineers at Nortrhop Grumman create and improve systems that Define Possible undersea, on land, in the sky and in the far reaches of outer space. Apply for an engineering job and be at the forefront of innovation. […]
Northrop Grumman in Northern Virginia
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Advanced Technology and Innovation
The result of constantly questioning and problem solving? A shared purpose that puts Northrop Grumman on the forefront of innovation and advanced technology development, everywhere from below the waves to above the atmosphere. […]
Naval Control and Management Systems
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Advanced Networking Technology
Northrop Grumman connects domains through the design and delivery of leading integrated Communications, Navigation and Identification systems; software-defined, all-domain network radios; cutting-edge information assurance and multi-level security offerings; advanced waveform technologies; open architecture gateway capabilities; and emerging Internet of Military Things applications. […]
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Northrop Grumman’s leadership in secure and ethical Artificial Intelligence goes beyond the technical and considers the legal, policy and social implications while considering the justified confidence in AI systems. […]
Advanced Weapons
The difference between success and failure in the battlespace can come down to who has the technological advantage. It’s why Northrop Grumman builds weapons that don’t just work, they give our forces the edge. […]
Careers in Digital Engineering
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Going DA/RC: A Bright Future for Battlefield Management
As a leader in digital transformation for defense, Northrop Grumman is looking to what’s next in battlefield management. The future of defense may be in a software system known as Distributed Autonomy/Responsive Control, or DA/RC. […]
C4ISR
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Artificial Intelligence Helps Protect Troops in Denied GPS Environments
A new artificial intelligence algorithm detects and identifies low-level GPS jamming and spoofing threats that render mission navigation systems ineffective. […]
Applying AI to Systems Thinking: Every Engineer Has a Story
Everyone has a story to tell, even engineers and systems they build. While there’s no surprise that it’s complex work to design intricate and integrated systems and structures, many may not see that as elements of a bigger picture story. […]
Real Time Insights with a Future Bent
Combining a well-known decision-making theory, known as an OODA loop, with sensor data crunched by AI and ML could predict the lifespan of systems. […]
Can Artificial Intelligence Apply Gaming to Military Strategy?
DARPA awarded the Gamebreaker contract to Northrop Grumman in May 2020 and now Erin Cherry, Ryan McKendrick and Bradley Feest and other colleagues are using AI models to discover the edge found in a game. Erin Cherry, Ph.D. Program Manager Ryan McKendrick, Ph. D. Staff Cyber Systems Engineer & Technical Fellow Bradley Feest […]
Todd Mott: Clearing the Smoke on Data Reduction
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Aquatic Agility: Repurposing Wastewater as an Ultra-Pure Resource
For Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Technology Laboratories near Baltimore, repurposing wastewater as an ultra-pure resource takes aquatic agility. […]
What’s the Frequency? An AI Algorithm Can Help with That
While chaos, disorder and panic can follow a disaster if public communication breaks down, Michelle Jin realized an AI algorithm could essentially cut through competing radio signals to find a proper frequency that would benefit first responders and victims in a disaster zone. […]
Defense AI Technology Worlds Apart From Commercial AI
Northrop Grumman engineers working in Defense Artificial Intelligence technology operate on smaller data sets in less well-defined environments to enable warfighters to make faster, better-informed, ethical decisions. […]
Startup Investments Sharpen Focus on Innovation
Northrop Grumman has partnered with Philadelphia-based startup, Deepwave Digital, a developer and provider of radio frequency and wireless systems powered by artificial intelligence. […]
AI Ethics Building Security and Responsibility into Intelligent Systems
Northrop Grumman is working with U.S. Government organizations to develop policies for what tests need to be completed and documented to determine if an AI model is sufficiently safe, secure, and ethical for DoD use. […]
Firebird
General Specifications Length 34.4 ft (10.5m) Wingspan 79.2 ft (24.1m) Height 10.6 ft (3.2m) Max Take-off Weight 7,100 lbs (3,220 kg) Propulsion 400 HP Lycoming Engine Fuel Avgas Hard Points 3 (L/R wing, 1 Centerline) Performance Endurance 30+ hrs. Mission Payload 1,700+ lbs (771 kg) Ceiling 25,000 ft. MSL (7.6 km) Typical Cruise Speed 135 […]
NG Next – Team
Home | Publications | Research | Team | Contact | Careers Basic Research Scientists Dr. Michael Barako Staff Scientist Nanomaterials Dr. Don DiMarzio Principal Scientist Nanomaterials Dr. Kate Fountaine Staff Scientist Nanophotonics & Plasmonics Dr. Vincent Gambin Principal Scientist and Group Lead New Semiconductors & Devices Dr. Juan Garcia Principal Scientist Nanophotonics & Plasmonics Dr. […]
Using Artificial Intelligence to Fight COVID-19 – White House Challenge
Calling on high-tech companies across the country to step up in this time of crisis, the White House issued an Artificial Intelligence Challenge on March 16. The objective: use artificial intelligence or information technology innovations to predict, act or communicate to lessen the impact of COVID-19 on individuals, supply chains and the economy. One of […]