Fluctuates between a life-life balance or a work-work balance, but rarely a work-life balance. - Software Engineer Northrop Grumman Employee Review

4.0
Nov 15, 2021
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Pros

- very flexible work schedules, Fridays are very slow and relaxed which is nice - remote positions are available - great diversity and a lot of women in leadership positions - Room for creativity and new innovations but rarely resources and buy-in to make them happen. - no unlimited PTO BUT flexible work arrangements and 9/80 schedules allow for hours to be met up front and long weekends without using your PTO - very friendly environment and overall a positive work-environment

Cons

- outdated pay scale and inconsistent pay per title between sectors and individuals within the same position - unspoken understanding that you have to leave the company to get a pay bump - promotion/compensation bonuses are entirely subjective depending on your relationship with your manager - outdated hierarchical model/org structure - the company preaches agile but not known to "flip the org chart" as business owners/executives opinions/ subjectivity influence and dictate new features and innovations in programs that are not directly involved with external customers.

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5.0
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Pros

Work life balance, interesting and engaging work

Cons

Career growth, Bureaucracy, lack of accountability

1.0
Jun 11, 2026
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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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