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What is it like to work at Northrop Grumman?

Northrop Grumman is a company that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, fostering a culture that encourages employees to push boundaries and drive technological advancements.

The company's diverse teams work on complex projects, often in partnership with government agencies and other organizations, to develop cutting-edge solutions for national security, space exploration, and other critical areas. Employees may have the opportunity to work on-site at various facilities, including research and development centers, manufacturing plants, and test sites.

Working at Northrop Grumman may appeal to individuals who are passionate about making a difference through technology and innovation, as the company offers a wide range of career opportunities in fields such as engineering, cybersecurity, and data analytics, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Do workers at Northrop Grumman get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
44% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Does Northrop Grumman pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
74% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

At Northrop Grumman, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
88% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Northrop Grumman affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
88% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Northrop Grumman?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 65% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 11% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 2% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers at Northrop Grumman worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
90% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do Northrop Grumman workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
36% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it for Northrop Grumman workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
38% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Northrop Grumman?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
88% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do Northrop Grumman managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
96% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 100 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Northrop Grumman spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
16% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Northrop Grumman?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is a Northrop Grumman job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
78% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Northrop Grumman good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
84% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Northrop Grumman feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Northrop Grumman get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
77% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Northrop Grumman?

Some people feel stressed out here.
58% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Northrop Grumman enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
79% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 138 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Northrop Grumman recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
42% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Northrop Grumman?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Northrop Grumman?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Northrop Grumman’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
82% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Northrop Grumman is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
39% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
What other companies are hiring for Lab Engineer jobs?
Infographic showing various Lab Engineer job openings at Northrop Grumman in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.
Northrop Grumman (SkillBridge) - Principal Network Communications

Northrop Grumman (SkillBridge) - Principal Network Communications

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Redondo Beach, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Northrop Grumman rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 346 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

110th of 527 rated manufacturers


Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

SkillBridge Program Description:

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation's military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20%of Northrop Grumman's 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Responsibilities for SkillBridge Program participation are:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman - SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40 hours per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

Goals - Provide separating service-members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service. This program is specifically designed to offer hands-on experience that result in the potential to convert to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Participants will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the SkillBridge program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1. This program provides comprehensive hands-on experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome - Offer service-members preparing for civilian careers a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

SkillBridge Eligibility:

  • Has served at least 180 days on active duty.

  • Is within 12 months of separation or retirement.

  • Will receive an honorable discharge.

  • Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS.

  • Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months.

  • Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

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Job Description:

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Network Communications to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Redondo Beach, CA campus.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Perform Network Communications activities in support of classified government contracts.

  • Maintain operations of LAN/WAN/VPNs and encryption technologies.

  • Plan, design, configure, and implement small to medium scale LAN/WAN solutions that meet mission-requirements.

  • Lead the configuration, testing, and roll-out of routing/switching platforms and security appliances.

  • Contribute to proposing technical network design solutions to management.

  • Conduct capacity planning, performance forecasting, and present recommendations to program managers.

  • Develop and maintain enterprise-wide network standards, policies, and documentation; ensuring security compliance.

  • Resolve incidents (WAN failures, security events, etc.) within expected tolerances, coordinating cross functionally with teams as needed.

  • Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment.

  • Providesecond-level supportresolution of technical problems and answers queries by telephone, in support of internal customers computer hardware, software, network, and telecommunications systems.

  • Work performed independently; senior staff may provide strategic guidance.

  • Lead customer engagements; define requirements, develop implementation schedules, and oversee delivery.

  • Implement and troubleshoot LAN/WAN technologies such as VLANs, trunking (port tagging), spanning-tree and protocols.

  • Support environmentsby means ofticketing requirements systems (ServiceNow, JIRA, etc.).

  • Raise issues that require senior level attention or involvement.

  • Lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site, full-time at our Redondo Beach, CA campus.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's eegree with 7 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

  • Current U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

  • Candidate must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Principal Network Communications - Security+ CE certification.

  • Experience designing and maintaining LAN/WAN based networks, managing routing protocols on large LAN environments, and experience with routers, switches,and firewalls.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree Network Engineering.

  • Current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.

  • Knowledge of NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.

  • Experience in the use of network analysis tools (WireShark, SolarWinds, Opnet, etc.).

  • Design, implement, and troubleshoot advanced WAN protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS) and complex telco circuits.

  • Experience configuring TACLANES.

  • Experience with Assessment & Authorization processes.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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About Northrop Grumman

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939