2-3% per year raises no matter your performance - Manufacturing Engineer III Northrop Grumman Employee Review

- Always a new learning opportunity - Many opportunities to work with new people based on different programs, so it always feels new - Roles are so niche that you can focus on the work rather than wearing too many hats

- Lower drive from coworkers to work hard due to relative job security from having to get a clearance, etc. - Promotions and raises felt disconnected from my performance - No travel for conferences or other opportunities to discuss with the community

Not much pros but talented coworkers.

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.