It could be better, but it could be a lot worse. - Engineer V Northrop Grumman Employee Review

3.0
Jun 19, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

NGC provides our military with some of the most advanced systems available today. Being a part of creating these solutions provides real incentive for performance. NGC has a wide variety of employment opportunities in fields ranging from Ships to Aircraft and Space Exploration. Whatever your endeavor or desired location NGC has it. Once onboard the company allows for easy transition between openings across the company, so as you grow or just become bored you are free to move to other positions with better opportunities. The company even provides significant benefits in the form of tuition assistance (up to 100%) to help you in your growth pursuits.

Cons

Management changes frequently based on the "hottest" projects and so does the style of each manager. Every new manager must have it done their way, which frequently disrupts effective existing processes. This can lead to significant heartburn for employees who are on a schedule to complete a given job on time and on budget. While the company pushes to be leading edge in the development of new technologies and systems they are often too eager to try every new gimmick that comes along. Jumping on the bandwagon for every new "buzzword" is not innovative it's sheepish. As employees we are just along for the ride.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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