Employees are not valued - Software Engineer Northrop Grumman Employee Review

1.0
3 Nov 2020
Recommend
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Pros

-Coworkers are nice to each other, and people seem competent at their jobs. -If you like it freezing cold inside (like long pants and a sweatshirt with the hoodie on and your feet are still frozen), then this place is for you -Nice, well-kept campus that is brand new

Cons

-You will have to park at either GE or FIT Aviation -You won't have a desk with your name on it, ever -Security is an absolute JOKE. FIT has 10x more security and they aren't a defense contractor: if another country had agents go on NG's campus, they'd own it since there is no armed security and employees are not allowed to have weapons in their vehicles, not even pepper spray. So if you don't like having a target on your back by working here and compound that with no security, then look elsewhere. (e.g., I was sitting in the building one night and heard 8 consecutive gun shots outside, definitely gunshots. I asked "security" about it later and the guy simply stated "yeah, I heard them.") -You will be given your assigned tasks but you will have to find the resources to complete them (i.e., play hide and seek to find a computer and phone to be on a phone call). This is because it will take months to get a computer and phone at your desk (again, IF you get a desk). -Basically, this whole campus is like a chicken running around with its head cut off: no one knows how to get you in for training for something or who to contact or when they do it or how they do it. It takes weeks or months to get anything done around NG because no one knows anything. -Also, if you think you get paid more by having a clearance, think again. I took a pay cut by accepting an offer at NG from across the street, which also included a promotion...how do you get a pay cut with a promotion across the street?? And you also get to deal with all the BS that a clearance gets to afford you.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
11 Jun 2026
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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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