Overview of life at NGC and in Aerospace - Software Engineer II Northrop Grumman Employee Review

3.0
Jun 11, 2008
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Pros

It is a safe and secure environment to work. With a security clearance it is almost impossible to be laid off. Compensation is around market and the benefits are great. You will get in at 8 and leave at 4:42... (seriously, you have 42 minute lunches in parts of NGC)

Cons

The skills learned there tend to be niche within the aerospace industry. So you tend to get pigeonholed into aerospace because the skills are non-transferable. Also pay increases are not really performance based. You will get between 3-5% a year even if you get a spectacular review. You have to threaten to leave or transfer within the company to get a significant bump in pay.

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5.0
May 29, 2026
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Pros

Flexible work arrangement, 9/80 schedule, job security

Cons

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1.0
Jun 11, 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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