Northrop Grumman reviews

3.8

76% would recommend to a friend

(13,291 total reviews)
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81% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Northrop Grumman has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 13,291 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Northrop Grumman employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Luft- & Raumfahrt, Verteidigung industry (3.6 stars).

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5.0
May 11, 2014
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Pros

The leadership I had at the time I worked there was absolutley fantastic. Leaders were more than merely 'management' becasue they posessed a true vision for the future and worked hard to make certain all our fellow local employees were able to see that vision, participate in the growth and company success and we were generously rewarded in relation to our effect on the team culture and prosperity we generated. Not all groups had the same high praise, so my experience may be singular. With that last line as a mini-caveat I would say for anyone who wants a rapid pace, important contribution to a larger-than-life team, the individual should apply and seek employment at Northrop. If selected and you really want to contribute it can be life-changing and financially rewarding. I had over twelve years there and several years in a row I earned 13% pay increases. Yes, 13 per cent. Nominated for employee of the year and had the respect of my managers, peers, and asociates at work. These folks love love love high performers. Get results and you will get noticed. Do it in a way that helps lift the team, and others around you and everyone wins. Think of others first. Think, then act. Listen before you speak. Watch others and assist them in their success and not only chase personal glory. In our managemebnt teams we routinely rewarded 'average employees' who would otherwise not see any glory, because they were dependable, always at work on time, reliable and trustworthy. The good employees did not bad-mouth the team, their bosses, the problems they faced, or lack of success. Keep a positive attitude and overcome obstacles.

Cons

If you are hoping to be coddled instead of challenged this may not be the right environment for you. If you are hired as Project Manager or any level of Engineer please rememebr to bring the boss a problem and a solution with enough supporting evidence/documentation to justify actions that are taken. Don't place your boss in a bad position to make decisions for you if that is why they hired you. If you think you can get in and hide as an 'average employee' you may be able to get away with it for a period of time, but please don't gripe about management holding you back.

5.0
Jan 30, 2013

Good place to work

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Pros

Great place to work, the take care of their employees and want to keep you working for them. Good benefits including insurance and retirement. Management knows and cares about employees on all levels. There is a big focus on ethics and making quality decisions, which is key because some competitors are willing to cut corners to shave costs and win contracts.

Cons

Unstable environment because of the nature of the business in working with government contracts. the pay scale has been reduced and each position has a range that is allowed to be paid in and getting out of that is nearly impossible.

5.0
Jan 8, 2013

It's a great company to work for.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great benefits, great salary, work with great people. I have been able to use corporate aircraft for my personal use when needed, in conjunction with other executives.

Cons

Some of the management is a little out of touch. The vacation policy is a little out of whack, even though they are generous with vacation time, per se.

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