Northrup Grumman - Systems Engineering Manager Northrop Grumman Employee Review

1.0
May 24, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Highly professional engineers. Many interesting projects. Industry standard benefits.

Cons

Too many directors and managers without proper and relevant work experience. Too many unreasonable directors- get it done by yesterday? Too many poor communicators - talks nonsense to fill the void. Department budget issues every year - anyone new can be let go within 6 months or less of hiring. Be sure to ask 6months/1year/3year work plan and packages from the hiring manger before you commit. Too many status meeting for the sake of being Agile - huge waste of time listening to 20+ people just to hear them say “I attended many meetings.” Lacks discipline - no proper training approach. Video recordings and books or process documents based trainings.

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5.0
Nov 17, 2025
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Pros

- 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

Cons

- 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

3.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of opportunities for advancement, competitive pay for professional non-engineering roles, plenty of people who choose to stay for 10+ years

Cons

Can be very clique-y despite the large size, can be hard to move up without HEAVY networking, nepotism and favoritism run rampant, people who are bad at their job tend to "advance" quicker because you are eligible for new jobs after being in your role for 6 months so that can be discouraging if you care about actual development

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