Northrop Grumman Mechanical Engineer reviews

3.9

92% would recommend to a friend

(214 total reviews)
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Kathy Warden

87% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Mechanical Engineer employees have rated Northrop Grumman with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 214 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Mechanical Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Northrop Grumman is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Mechanical Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Luft- & Raumfahrt, Verteidigung industry (3.6 stars).

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214 reviews
3.0
May 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

potential to be assigned to different projects, upper mobility

Cons

raises not based on work performance but on favorites.

3.0
May 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There are some extremely intelligent people.

Cons

Some programs tend to spin their wheels without any direction. Pay can always be better. New hires command higher salaries rather than giving raises to current employees.

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