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 Marine Corps career.
First Female Aviator Assigned to her Navy Squadron Now Leads at Northrop Grumman
Arlene made history as the first female aviator assigned to her Navy squadron. She joined Northrop Grumman 19 years ago and is now a dynamic leader in operations for Maritime/Land Systems and Sensors.
Meet Jasper: An Engineer and Artist Inspiring Young Budding Scientists
Jasper is an electrical engineer with Northrop Grumman and makes rocket-themed art and jewelry in her spare time, using the latest 3D printing technologies.
Veterans and Career Transition during the COVID Crisis and Beyond
When the global pandemic hit, Northrop Grumman pressed on with necessary hiring, including the recruitment of transitioning service members through its Military Internship Program. To do so, the company maximized the potential of the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program, a joint-service initiative that allows service members to participate in job training, including apprenticeships and internships, [...]Read More...
Champions for Inclusion
Northrop Grumman’s employee resource groups (ERGs) offer professional development opportunities for all employees and serve as advocacy groups within the company.
A Proud Ally
Nicki, senior manager of contracts, discusses her journey becoming an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community after her daughter came out.
Made It Possible: Bonnie and Four Generations of Company Pride
From Thiokol Chemical Corporation to today, Bonnie and her family have served more than 165 combined years at Northrop Grumman heritage companies.
Inspiring the Next Generation: Meet Tim
Tim, technical fellow, shares how his childhood passion for aerospace led him to his career path and inspired him to share this passion with STEM students.
Made It Possible: Frank Fendell and the Tools of the Trade
By Frank Fendell When I decided to major in physics, I got a lot of questions. It was 1955 and I was the first in my family to go to college. I wanted to pursue a career in aerospace, but, at the time, the industry was in its early days; it was all over the [...]Read More...
Made It Possible: The SharkSat Team and Launching a Next Generation Workforce
After completing a three-month stay at the International Space Station hosted aboard the Cygnus spacecraft, SharkSat spent two weeks orbiting the Earth and transmitting valuable telemetry and performance data back to mission controllers.
Made it Possible: Lisa and a Chorus of Support
Meet Lisa: A systems engineering manager in Dulles, Virginia. She has worked for Northrop Grumman for 15 years, supporting deep space, commercial satellites, mission operations and career development.
Doing the Right Thing for Inclusive Benefits
Northrop Grumman offers a range of healthcare benefits to support its broad employee population.
Made It Possible: Veteran Kristin and Speaking the Same Language
By Kristin Southwell I’ve always been the type of person that finds a way to get something done. Whether a small task or large one requiring ingenuity and initiative, I feel driven to break down barriers to success and I enjoy the challenge of making a difference. When I was deployed as a member of [...]Read More...
Made It Possible: Scott Mohrman and Seeing Stars
Capturing a once-in-a-lifetime shot of a solid rocket motor test underneath the Utah stars.
Made It Possible: Matt Mecham and Becoming a Booster Archaeologist
That is Space Launch System (SLS) booster integration engineering — blending old and new systems to create a superior booster.
Made It Possible: Brian Henwood and Electric Persistence
Facilities manager Brian Henwood reflects on installing Electric Vehicle charging stations at Northrop Grumman’s Azusa, California campus.
She’s Got GRIT
Liz Diss (McLean) started an all-women veterans' initiative within Northrop Grumman called GRIT, a safe place for women veterans to identify within the Northrop Grumman community.
Discovering the Materials that will Build the Future
3D printing airplane parts is no longer the future, it’s here. Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Innovation is at the forefront to improve and expand the technology with new materials.
From Intern to Mechanical Design Engineer on the James Webb Space Telescope
Mei-Li joined Northrop Grumman as an intern. Today, she’s a mechanical design engineer on the James Webb Space Telescope, working on the mechanical ground systems engineering team.
Welcome to the A Team
Uriel joined Northrop Grumman last year as a member of the first class of Aeronautic Systems Training for Advanced Refinement (ASTAR), a training program that provides hands-on training to new aircraft mechanics before they set foot on a Northrop Grumman production floor.
Using 3-D Printing to Meet Critical Needs of Front Line Workers
To meet the extraordinary challenge presented by COVID-19, Northrop Grumman employees have found creative ways to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for local community healthcare workers. Starting with a few employees using their own 3-D printers to make face shields, headbands, and mask extenders, the effort recently expanded to include Northrop Grumman’s Fabrication Labs (FabLabs) [...]Read More...
Ideas Brewing to Solve Sanitizer Shortage
With individuals and businesses across the country facing shortages of hand sanitizer, Madeleine Low, director of Programs at the Manned Aircraft Design Center of Excellence (MAD CoE) in Melbourne, Florida, decided to explore alternate sources. Madeline’s team supports projects vital to national security and, as a result, must continue to work on-site at Northrop Grumman [...]Read More...
Supporting Social Security Field Offices Through COVID-19
Ordinarily, the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) headquarters and its more than 1,200 field offices across the country, are visited daily by thousands of citizens either in person, or by phone, seeking assistance with supplemental income and health and disability insurance. These services are critical, and for many of the nation’s elderly and disabled the SSA [...]Read More...
Supporting the CDC in the Global Pandemic
With COVID-19 confirmed worldwide, including the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web team has been working 24/7 to develop and manage content in multiple languages, and maintain a stable IT infrastructure with spiking hits to the CDC website. Of the more than 600 Northrop Grumman employees and contractors supporting the [...]Read More...
Sweet Treat Turns into Sweet Surprise for Local Food Bank
After spending a week at home because of the coronavirus crisis, Whitney Rutz, a Northrop Grumman employee based in Portland, Oregon, decided to bake herself a giant cinnamon roll to cheer herself up. She posted it to social media and was pleasantly surprised when people responded asking for a roll for themselves. Whitney decided to [...]Read More...
Sewing with Purpose
Northrop Grumman employees, many of whom are creatives and enjoy making things with their hands both at home as well as at work, routinely use their innovative thinking and resourcefulness to solve unique problems. And now, they’re using their creativity for a greater good — one stitch at a time. Sewing enthusiasts from across the [...]Read More...
A Helping Hand in Harpenden
As much of the world continues to self-quarantine and limit its exposure to COVID-19, some of the most isolated people — the elderly and those unable to connect with close friends and family — need a helping hand more than ever. Carissa Tripi, a traveling field engineer currently supporting a Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulator customer [...]Read More...
From Coast to Coast, Northrop Grumman Employees Step Up to Support Those on the Front Line
Northrop Grumman employees stepped up in the fight against COVID-19, using their ingenuity and expertise to support those on the front line against this invisible enemy.
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 [...]Read More...