By Taylor Alexander, as told to Emily Gabaldon It wasn’t an easy feat studying aerospace engineering while recovering from jaw surgery. I was born with a birth defect that resulted in a severe craniofacial deformity and I have overcome several surgeries and iterations of braces throughout my life. Just two weeks prior to starting my [...]Read More...
Mentorship Programs Are Joint (STARS) Ventures
Northrop Grumman is full of bright and talented employees, with many avenues to participate in mentorship programs.
Champions Among Us
We’ve all heard about them: elite athletes pushing the boundaries of their sports, achieving things most of us have only ever seen on TV. Like all of us, those athletes have a story and, while no two stories are the same, they tend to have some similar [...]Read More...
Connecting the Dots
After immigrating from war-torn Afghanistan, Sabawon eventually saw his hard work pay off when he joined Northrop Grumman.
Embracing Duality
In Northrop Grumman Systems Engineer Tejas’ closet, two sides stand out: bright athleisure and clothes for work on one side, and fatigues and combat boots on the other.
Survival, Strength and Service
While I will always be recovering, my story is not over. In 2022, I started a new chapter with Northrop Grumman in Roy, Utah. At this site, and across the entire company, I found an incredible community of veterans still serving the mission every day. As a systems engineer on the Sentinel program, I know that I’m doing what I set out to do from the start: protect the world for generations to come.
The Maestro
Not everyone working in defense describes their role like that of an orchestra director. But for Systems Engineer Stephen Guine, it’s an accurate comparison.
A Change of Scenery
For many Northrop Grumman employees, one of the most exciting things about a career at the company is that you never know where it will take you — but you do know that your team will be there every step of the way.
The Harmony of Engineering and Music
Systems Engineer Kevin Connors, a lifelong musician, has always found time for the two greatest loves of his life: music and mechanical engineering.
Carving Out Space on the Mountain
Engineer Cathy is breaking down barriers on the slopes. After moving to Colorado, Engineer Cathy picked up snowboarding and became a regular on the mountain. But on the slopes, she noticed that not many people looked like her. Read about how Cathy is breaking down barriers for everyone.
Survival, Strength and Service
While I will always be recovering, my story is not over. In 2022, I started a new chapter with Northrop Grumman in Roy, Utah. At this site, and across the entire company, I found an incredible community of veterans still serving the mission every day. As a systems engineer on the Sentinel program, I know that I’m doing what I set out to do from the start: protect the world for generations to come.
The Tale of AI, Alligators and a Shark
A sign on the edge of Jessica Ascough's property in Brevard County, Florida, reads “WARNING: Entering THE SWAMP." On her 2.5 acres of undeveloped swampland, the systems engineering chief scientist is creating a full-scale team of land, air and sea autonomous vehicles equipped with artificial intelligence (AI).