Space: Life at Northrop Grumman

Hear from our space team members and gain insights into our culture.

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Northrop Grumman is recognized across the universe as a leader in space technology. Our team has been Defining Possible above the atmosphere for over 60 years and continues leading the way today. We invite you to read these stories about our space team members and take advantage of gaining insights into our culture.

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At the Helm of Aqua

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Success Across Millions of Miles

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Written in the Stars

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A Dream Interrupted, a Community Found

Otis was unsure of his future when the college he was attending dropped aerospace engineering from its curriculum.

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Under the Weather

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Out of this World Pen-Pals

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From Outer Space to Northrop Grumman

Si Se Puede

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Rocket Riders

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Supercharged

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A Lasting Legacy

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A Mindboggling Opportunity

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Made It Possible: Marcos Stephens and Training for the Digital Transformation

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Made It Possible: Robert Romero and Empowering Future Rocket Scientists

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Made It Possible: Arnie Lucas and Creating Opportunity Through Agility

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Made It Possible: Matt Mecham and Becoming a Booster Archaeologist

Two engineers, a man and a woman - test an immersive virtual environment.

Suit Up: Hollywood Meets Engineering in the HIVE T

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It’s More Than an Internship

Made it Possible: Brian Henwood and Electric Persistence

A white woman in a white lab coat test a hardware system

The SharkSat Team and Launching a Next Generation Workforce

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From Intern to Mechanical Design Engineer on JWST

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Engineer and Artist Inspiring Young Scientists

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Made It Possible: Frank and the Tools of the Trade

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Four Generations of Company Pride

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Cygnus Mission Control from Home

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50 Years at the Rocket Ranch

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From Shuttle Watcher to Acclaimed Engineer

Young African American woman smiling and posing in front of model rockets

Growing Business with Technology

Making a Difference as a Mentor

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Christy and the Big Picture in Digital Transformation

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From Intern to NASA Spacewalker

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Space Systems Engineer's Career Growth

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