Safe but low paying - Embedded Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman Employee Review

4.0
Apr 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The work is challenging can be challenging in a positive way. Lots to learn and will receive a lot of exposure, and positive interactions with other teams and hardwar

Cons

The Salary is on the low end and bonuses are quite low. Raises only happen once a quarter so if you don't qualify you have to wait a year

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5.0
Feb 20, 2026
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Pros

Rewarding work and commensurate pay.

Cons

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1.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Not much pros but talented coworkers.

Cons

I joined expecting a long-term career and initially had a positive experience. Unfortunately, the culture changed significantly after leadership transitions. Micromanagement increased, decision-making became highly centralized, and employee morale steadily declined. Many experienced employees and managers left during my time there, making it difficult to maintain continuity and trust within the organization. The work itself was meaningful, and I had the opportunity to support important projects with talented colleagues. However, recognition, career growth, and employee retention did not appear to receive the same level of attention as process, reporting, and management oversight. My layoff was communicated as unrelated to performance, which was appreciated. However, after years of contribution and institutional knowledge, the overall experience left me feeling that employees were viewed as replaceable rather than valued long-term assets.

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