NG OK to get some DOD experience, then move on to bigger and better things. - Engineer T3 Northrop Grumman Employee Review

4.0
Jun 28, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Beneifts are outstanding, full tuition reimbursement always a plus, middle management is good, pension program, vacation time is always approved.

Cons

Northrop Grumman doesn't pay as much as the other DOD contractors in Orlando, pretty much middle of the run. Promotions can be slow, you have to ask for them, don't expect them to just give them to you. As a new hire, you only get 2 weeks of vacation.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
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Pros

Not much pros but talented coworkers.

Cons

I joined expecting a long-term career and initially had a positive experience. Unfortunately, the culture changed significantly after leadership transitions. Micromanagement increased, decision-making became highly centralized, and employee morale steadily declined. Many experienced employees and managers left during my time there, making it difficult to maintain continuity and trust within the organization. The work itself was meaningful, and I had the opportunity to support important projects with talented colleagues. However, recognition, career growth, and employee retention did not appear to receive the same level of attention as process, reporting, and management oversight. My layoff was communicated as unrelated to performance, which was appreciated. However, after years of contribution and institutional knowledge, the overall experience left me feeling that employees were viewed as replaceable rather than valued long-term assets.

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