Northrop Grumman is defining the future of work by focusing on a expanding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, designing multiple pathways to employment, and focusing on employee development. […]
How We’re Building the Future of Work at Northrop Grumman
I chose to apply for Northrup Grumman largely due to the values the company upheld while also being a part of interesting and meaningful work. […]
Satoshi, Graduate Software Engineer
This is a company with a rich history that continues to lead in technological innovation and impacts people’s lives globally. […]
James, Graduate Software Engineer, with Northrop Grumman in the UK
Being able to work in a sector that produces such new and exciting technology in a role that I’ve wanted to pursue from a young age was something that greatly excited me. […]
Meet Harry, Graduate Software Engineer, with Northrop Grumman in the UK
Being able to work in a sector that produces such new and exciting technology in a role that I’ve wanted to pursue from a young age was something that greatly excited me. […]
Class Act: Employee Resource Group Helps Students Go Back to School
Going back to school was a little bit easier this year for hundreds of kids, parents and teachers in Warner Robins, Georgia, thanks to their Northrop Grumman neighbors. […]
From Outer Space to Northrop Grumman
Three astronauts discuss their career paths, which have taken them everywhere from outer space to Northrop Grumman. […]
Christy and the Big Picture in Digital Transformation
As part of Northrop Grumman’s digital transformation, Christy is an architecture lead on Next Generation Polar providing MBSE leadership. […]
Nintsemon, Graduate Systems Engineer
I chose to apply to Northrop Grumman because of the amount of diversity in the company. […]
Finding More
How One Employee Found Mentors and a Career Compass at Northrop Grumman By Kenneth Kesner Ask Chris about his work and he won’t tell you much. He recently became a Northrop Grumman program manager for restricted programs in Palmdale, California, handling Contractor Logistics Support — primarily global operations and sustainment activities — for customers he […]
Si Se Puede
Northrop Grumman aerospace engineer Edwin Morales was born in East Los Angeles, California, but spent much of his childhood in Mexico. […]
Embracing Duality
In Northrop Grumman Systems Engineer Tejas’ closet, two sides stand out: bright athleisure and clothes for work on one side, and fatigues and combat boots on the other. […]
Safe to Fly
By Jillian Wright A teacher once told Northrop Grumman aircraft inspector Shane, “Treat others with respect and do the best with what you have.” That advice has sustained him through the journeys of his life. Born and raised in La Brea, Trinidad, Shane spent most of his childhood playing football (American soccer) and cricket with […]
Rocket Riders
While roaring their engines onto Northrop Grumman’s Chandler, Arizona, campus in 2017, five employees found a common passion beyond building rockets: riding motorcycles. […]
Below the Surface, a Lot of us Share a Great Deal
Northrop Grumman Intern Andy Wong on How his Family Background is Driving him to Succeed By Elizabeth McCann Andy Wong has wanted to work with aircraft since he was in kindergarten, when his father gave him a calendar with a picture of an F-14 Tomcat plastered above the summer months. “I couldn’t stop thinking to […]
A Veteran’s Voice: The Siren that Saved my Life
Rafael, a veteran living in Huntsville, AL, is test engineer. Once a warfighter using the equipment he tests, he finds pride in protecting those in action. […]
Two the Moon
Northrop Grumman Space communications interns Caroline and Nicole had a powerful internship experience that shook them to their core…literally. […]
Leap of Faith
Meet Three Northrop Grumman Employees Who Changed Career Paths to Join the Aerospace Industry By Leslie Zychowski There are many reasons why people change their career — a sudden realization, conversation with a friend or chance encounter can change someone’s entire trajectory. Meet a few Northrop Grumman employees who took the leap to transition into […]
Connecting the Dots
After immigrating from war-torn Afghanistan, Sabawon eventually saw his hard work pay off when he joined Northrop Grumman. […]
Unlocking Potential
Northrop Grumman has designed a pilot program to provide neurodiverse candidates with internship opportunities to make a real-world impact. […]
One of the Guys, and With Pearls
By Meaghan Cox A telephone ring interrupts the team’s laughter. The Northrop Grumman Integrated Battle Command Systems (IBCS) field engineers leap into action, zooming across the desert in their jeeps to provide customer support to remote locations. In one of the jeeps, among the heavy tools, the camouflage gear and dust, is a pink tool […]
A Pathway into an Engineering Career
Northrop Grumman’s Pathways Program is a three-year rotational program for entry-level professionals to establish a foundation in their career and develop business acumen. […]
No Limitations
Jerry is a safety engineer at Northrop Grumman and an advocate for employees with disabilities, making sure his site’s facilities more accessible for those with disabilities. […]
Marilyn Monroe has a Place in Northrop Grumman History
In the annals of Northrop Grumman history, include Marilyn Monroe among the all-star list of scientists, engineers and other innovators. […]
From Sailor to Sentinel
Systems Administrator Tylor Describes his Cyber Security Journey from a Naval Post in the White House to Northrop Grumman. […]
Change-Maker
Systems Architect Engineer Keyshawn is on a mission to change how kids growing up in poverty imagine their future. Driven to give back and remove barriers, Keyshawn has a sense of purpose that is clearer than that of many twice his age. He has ambitious plans to empower young people, starting in his hometown of […]
Veteran Spotlight: U.S. Marine Corps Veteran John on How the Military Prepared Him for His New Role
After graduating from Columbia College, John served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He served four years in active duty and another four years in the inactive reserves. In July of 2015, he left active duty and transitioned to the corporate world, putting his bachelor’s degree in Administration and a certificate in Management to […]
iReturn: The Journey Back to the Workforce
Northrop Grumman’s iReturn program is designed to bring people back to the workforce after a long time away for a full-time career in one of several fields at the company. […]
Find Solutions through a New Perspective
Veldesta E. credits having an outsider’s perspective with helping her build a career out of finding new solutions. […]
Veteran Spotlight: U.S. Navy Veteran Kevin on How SkillBridge Helped him Transfer to a Civilian Career
Veteran Spotlight: U.S. Navy Veteran Kevin on How SkillBridge Helped him Transfer to a Civilian Career […]
Darren Edwards, Head of Maintenance, describes transitioning to Northrop Grumman Australia after a career in the Army
Tell us about your background After 24 years in the British Army conducting maintenance management on rotary wing aircraft, I joined the Australian Army for 14 years, again working in many different aspects of aviation maintenance. I am married to Hayley and have 3 grown up daughters all living here in South East Queensland. In […]
Travis Culverwell, Supplier Quality Specialist explains what makes Northrop Grumman Australia so different
What does your role involve? It ensures that our suppliers meet the high standards that we and our customers expect, including the products and services they supply us with and the regulatory and legislative requirements for the sectors that we operate within. Our team is growing and establishing the framework required for Northrop Grumman Australia […]
Sarah Corbet, Systems Engineer describes her journey since joining as an Intern
Tell us about you/your background. I was born in Canada, then moved to Australia when I was five. I always had an aptitude for science and maths, eventually studying Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Queensland, graduating in 2020. During that time I was able to pursue my passion for space engineering. Describe […]
Matt Stanford, C-27J Field Services Manager works directly with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
Tell us about your role. I lead a high performing team made up of Australian Defence Force (ADF) veterans that are fully integrated within No. 35 Squadron, RAAF. Our primary mission is to support aircraft flying operations and coordinate stakeholder requirements across the C-27J Enterprise – Maintenance, Logistics and Engineering. Prior to that, I was […]
Lachlan Daley, Graduate Systems Engineer loves the impact he has so early in his career
Tell us about your background. I started like a lot of others in the Defence industry, with a passionate interest in aerospace and an obsession with space. Born and raised in Queensland with dreams of working for NASA inevitably led me to completing my bachelor degree in Electrical and Aerospace Engineering at Queensland University of […]
Dean Muller, Project Manager describes the sheer variety of capability and breadth of opportunity.
Describe your background and current role. After 10 years in the Army both as an Engineering and Public Affairs Officer, I transitioned into the civilian workforce and was fortunate to work in Aviation, project managing the delivery of spiral development programs & upgrades for F/A-18F Super Hornet and E/A-18G Growler aircraft, and managing the Capability […]
Christie Frankel, Contracts Specialist, explains why Northrop Grumman Australia people make such a difference
Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in the outback in Queensland. I moved to the Gold Coast to study law at Bond University and then began a career in commercial litigation and insolvency law. I always loved working with contracts as part of that work which led me to pursue working […]
Angie Schuck, System Safety Subject Matter Expert loves sharing her colleagues’ success.
Tell us a little about your background. I’m originally from Canada and grew up in Melbourne, where I completed my Aerospace Engineering degree and worked briefly in research and in STEM Education, specialising in space science. I then moved to Brisbane to start my engineering career as a Systems Engineer, and also worked in aviation […]
Training for Stealth: Northrop Grumman partners with community college to train critically skilled workers for low observable field
Training for Stealth: Northrop Grumman partners with community college to train critically skilled workers for low observable field […]
Veteran Spotlight: U.S. Air Force Veteran Albin on the Transition to a Civilian Career
Security is something Albin knows well. He spent more than ten years in the U.S. Air Force Reserves Security Forces, deploying overseas twice. When transitioning to a civilian career, he again gravitated toward a security role, as a Principal Industrial Security Analyst and Palmdale Investigator at Northrop Grumman. Here, he talks about that transition to […]
Veteran Spotlight: Meet U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Ian
Ian is a Security Coordinator overseeing classified document control at Northrop Grumman. He graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, as well as Bachelor of Science in Business. In 2011, Ian joined the United States Marine Corps and served as a Military Policeman. During his time in […]
Living Authentically
When Jenna joined the Air Force in 1995, everything seemed to be going great. Stationed at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina, Jenna worked on weapons systems for the F-16 and spent the next four years excelling in her duties, even earning airman of the month twice. […]
The Satisfaction of Service: Financial analyst and Vietnamese refugee Nga on why she is proud to work for Northrop Grumman
In 1975, the Fall of Saigon changed Thuy Nga Mast’s life forever. Today, Nga recalls how these events led her to where she is now, working as a Financial Analyst at Northrop Grumman and supporting the defense of the country that became home to her family so many years ago. […]
More than a Mission: Scott Stark and the A-10
Driving through the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Jacob Garland still passes too many houses with what has become a local symbol of need — a blue tarp on the roof. Eighteen months ago, Hurricane Laura — a Category 4 storm tied as the strongest to ever make landfall in Louisiana — devastated the area. In a cruel twist of fate, Hurricane Delta struck the same area six weeks later. […]
No Second Guesses
An airman finds purpose and mission in his job at Northrop Grumman By Andrew Meyer Growing up, I was that kid who was always looking up at airplanes, dreaming of flying. It was in my blood, as my dad flew in the U.S. Air Force before I was born. I also knew that I wanted […]
Students of Sustainability
Once students get a handle on essential engineering skills, they look for hands-on opportunities to hone them before entering the working world. […]
Made It Possible: Jason Chan and the Big Chiller
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 […]
Joy on the Manufacturing Floor
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 […]
Eyes on the Sky
By Samantha Gassman From the moment Chris McGrath heard the rumble of an aircraft, he knew he wanted to fly. Growing up in a military family, his gaze was skyward from a young age. His grandfather served in the Korean War, and Chris and his family moved from post to post throughout his dad’s 23-year […]
Powering the Artemis Generation
By Brandon Hartman and Kendra Kastelan Building on the legacy of the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs, Northrop Grumman is pushing the limits of possible with the Artemis program, which will land the first woman and first person of color on the moon. The Artemis missions, fueled by the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, will […]