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Northrop Grumman in South Bay, California

Work in Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and El Segundo

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Defining Possible in South Bay, California

From systems engineering, advanced aircraft design, research and technology, advanced weapons design, spacecraft manufacturing, military satellite communications systems development, precision sensors, space instrument design, ground stations development, directed energy and orbiting space platforms, Northrop Grumman’s capabilities have transformed lofty concepts into high-flying realities for a wide variety of missions.

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Business Management

Operationalize and identity efficiencies.

Engineering

Make what's next.

Facilities

Keep the wheels turning.

Global Supply Chain

Equip the team.

Information Technology

Keep us connected and secure.

Defining Possible: What Drives Us at Northrop Grumman

Our Flagship Programs

  • James Webb Space Telescope
  • Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar
  • Aircraft Production
  • Microelectronics
  • Manufacturing & Composite
  • Missile Warning and Defense programs
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Why do Northrop Grumman Employees Like Working at the South Bay site?

Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing our whole selves to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Read about how employees in the South Bay are defining possible by clicking below.

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Life in the South Bay

The South Bay region of southern California primarily includes the beach cities of Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, and Hermosa Beach, as well as Torrance. The Northrop Grumman South Bay sites are situated in Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and El Segundo.

The area, along with nearby cities like Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey, Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Lomita, Hawthorne and Inglewood are ideally located on the west-side of Los Angeles. We are nearby major universities and entertainment, and are family-friendly.

Why Join Northrop Grumman?

Northrop Grumman employees are Defining Possible every day through science, technology and engineering. With careers in all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - we are working as one to defend and define the future.

Work/Life Balance

Many sites have 9/80 days, telework and flexible scheduling options, plus generous paid time off. Indeed named Northrop Grumman a top 10 company for work/life balance in 2018.

Who We Are

Ranked on DiversityInc's annual list of Top 50 Companies for Diversity since 2010, we recruit top talent with traditional and non-traditional backgrounds to ensure our teams are skilled, focused and innovative.

Worldwide

We have employees in all 50 states in the US and 21 countries worldwide.

Extensive Benefits

We offer an array of benefits to give you the support you need, including matching 401K, tuition assistance, health insurance and wellness options, coaching, mentoring and more.

In the Community

From the environment to STEM education to philanthropy, we're committed to the community. We encourage and enable our employees to volunteer in meaningful activities with lasting impact.

Awards

Our employees’ commitment to quality combined with our leadership’s commitment to workplace environment and diversity has resulted in many significant accolades.

Learn more about Life at Northrop Grumman

Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

The unique work environment at Northrop Grumman includes these important elements: creativity, collaboration, agility, and busting through silos and barriers. We operate across domains, disciplines, and national boundaries. Our teams rapidly deliver capabilities to our warfighters to defend our nation and our allies.

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