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    Northrop Grumman Reviews

    Updated 21 June, 2018
    3,900 reviews

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    Northrop Grumman Chairman, CEO & President Wesley G. Bush
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    • "Work life balance sometimes is compromised" (in 72 reviews)

    • "Upper management is driven by productivity to achieve their financial bonuses" (in 115 reviews)

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    1. "Human Resources"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Northrop Grumman (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Decent base pay and benefits

      Cons

      Continuously changing policies and procedures and changes don't always add value.

    2. "Intern to Full-time, 5 stars!"

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      Current Employee - Material Planner in Huntsville, AL (US)
      Current Employee - Material Planner in Huntsville, AL (US)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Northrop Grumman full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great work environment! They are really good at helping you find your place in the business, and don't mind letting you try out different positions.

      Cons

      HR/hiring process takes a lot longer than other companies, but they're getting better at it

      Advice to Management

      Take advantage of interns and letting them try out different positions.

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    3. "Good Work, Layback Atmosphere"

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      Current Employee - Microelectronics Engineer III in Linthicum Heights, MD (US)
      Current Employee - Microelectronics Engineer III in Linthicum Heights, MD (US)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Northrop Grumman full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      - Don't work you to hard
      - Flex hours

      Cons

      - Funding on projects can be short-term causing sudden changes in work
      - Generally oppose to thinking to far outside the box
      - Value seniority over intelligence and work ethic

      Advice to Management

      - If you want to keep young talent, then value their input.

    4. "Great company!"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Northrop Grumman full-time

      Pros

      Great teammates, fun working on the newest tech

      Cons

      None, it was great working there

    5. Helpful (1)

      "Sr software engineer"

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      Current Employee - Senior Software Engineer in Arlington, VA (US)
      Current Employee - Senior Software Engineer in Arlington, VA (US)
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Northrop Grumman full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Good benefit, many projects, big company

      Cons

      Need to find project by yourself

    6. Helpful (1)

      "Great company"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Northrop Grumman full-time

      Pros

      This is a great company to work for.
      Great work-life balance, and compensation.

      Cons

      Not very many cons. Work hard and you will succeed.

    7. Helpful (1)

      "Great support!"

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      Former Employee - Freelance Writer in Augusta, GA (US)
      Former Employee - Freelance Writer in Augusta, GA (US)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Northrop Grumman full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Very professional work environment; excellent HR department; very responsive and timely. Excellent benefits and salary!

      Cons

      I worked as a government contractor and when the contract was not extended, I don't think NG did enough to find me a new job.

      Advice to Management

      Better communication from the top to the bottom.

    8. "System Engineer"

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      Current Employee - Systems Engineer in Ogden, UT (US)
      Current Employee - Systems Engineer in Ogden, UT (US)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Northrop Grumman (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good place to work. Self paced, lots of ability to grow. Good benefits.

      Cons

      Can't think of anything right now.

    9. "IS ADMIN GENERALIST"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Chester, VA (US)
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Chester, VA (US)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Northrop Grumman full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Best company i have ever worked for. Great place to work.

      Cons

      End of Contracts sometimes mean you have to relocate to stay with company.

    10. "Summer Intern Review"

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      Current Employee - Intern - Hourly in Albuquerque, NM (US)
      Current Employee - Intern - Hourly in Albuquerque, NM (US)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Northrop Grumman (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Good work balance, interesting projects, good career outlooks, interns are treated well

      Cons

      A lot of red tape due to the size of the company

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