Life at Northrop Grumman

We are consistently recognized as one of Forbe's World Best Employers.

Featured Stories

Check out all stories about our employees’ journeys.

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Testing the Limits

To the untrained eye, the hypersonics test bay in Ronkonkoma, New York, looks like a maze.

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Joining the Fight

Scott founded a nonprofit to support those undergoing chemotherapy, like his sister.

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Innovation on All Fronts

Ken Friend served his country in the U.S. Army for 24 years.

Women in STEM

Inspiring future generations to pursue careers in aerospace and engineering.

Building a Career with Boundless Opportunities

We mean it when we say anything is possible at Northrop Grumman. With the immense scale and scope of our business, you can shape your career journey with diverse roles and experiences that expand your expertise, feed your curiosity, and fuel your passion.

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A Dream Interrupted, a Community Found

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A Three Dimensional Career

The first time Jasmine saw a 3D-printed airplane part, she felt like she was starting an adventure.

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Daring to Dream

Growing up in Puerto Rico, a career in STEM was an alien concept.

Start Your Journey

Employee Resource Groups

Northrop Grumman is proud to have thirteen Employee Resource Groups that offer opportunities for all employees to connect across the company. These groups are inclusive of all employees, offering benefits to members and serving as advocacy groups within our local communities.

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Creating a Culture of Belonging

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

The work we do is possible because of our people and we’re committed to ensuring that everyone feels supported, respected and personally fulfilled. As part of that commitment, we offer resources and work/life flexibility to bolster your financial, physical, social, and emotional wellness.

Through our employee resource groups, community partnerships, and commitment to being a global steward for our environmental, we’ve created a culture of belonging.

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Diverse Perspectives

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Si Se Puede

"My team was even more diverse and full of opportunity than I had even anticipated."

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Below the Surface

Andy Wong shares how his family background drives him to succeed. 

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Embracing Duality

One employee shares her experience balancing engineering with life as a reservist.

A Mission with Meaning

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To the Edge of the Universe

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What We Do is Personal

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The Satisfaction of Service

Work That Makes a Difference

Your work at Northrop Grumman makes a difference. Whether you want to design next-generation aircraft, harness digital technologies or build spacecraft that will return humanity to the moon, you’ll contribute to technology that’s transforming the world.

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We Launch More than Rockets

Northrop Grumman interns and early career employees get exposure to how some of the top minds from across many different industries turn ideas into outcomes. Interns work on in aerospace, cyber, manufacturing, engineering, information technology, business management, logistics and all functions across the enterprise.

Opportunities for New Graduates
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Consistently Ranked a Top Employer

At Northrop Grumman, we support a breadth of career styles and encourage growth and change. We offer professional development opportunities and mentorship programs throughout the company, and encourage stretch and rotational assignments so you can explore all that we have to offer.

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A Place to Thrive

We’re a company you can count on to offer the resources to bolster your future.

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Mentorship that Inspires

Helen, a software configuration analyst, had learned a little about cybersecurity early in her career, wanted to dive back in. 

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From Outer Space to Northrop Grumman

Hear from former astronauts how they’ve continued to thrive in their careers at Northrop Grumman. 

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Defining Possible One F-35 Jet at a Time

Meet Diana, an engineering intern at Northrop Grumman, supporting the F-35 Program.

The iReturn Program

We provide experienced professionals with opportunities to return to work after a career break.