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Northrop Grumman in Rocket Center, West Virginia
We bring together four key technologies, metals, electronics, composites and energetics in a single campus.
Defining Possible in Rocket Center, West Virginia
Joining ABL means being a part of 100+ competitively awarded production contracts that support our warfighters’ mission.
The ABL site designs, develops and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and electronics equipment. For decades, the dedicated and highly skilled team at ABL has supported national security efforts by developing and building defense systems for Department of Defense (DoD) customers and U.S. allies.
Northrop Grumman at ABL is the only company in the defense industry to bring four key technologies, metals, electronics, composites and energetics, together in one single campus giving our customers more efficient operations and turnaround times.
Flagship Program
Northrop Grumman’s missile warning and tracking systems deliver a decisive advantage — playing a crucial role in integrated, layered homeland defense.
Our nation’s eyes in the sky, these sensing systems give warfighters advance notice of missile threats and supply crucial information to decision-makers in high-pressure situations when milliseconds matter. For decades, Northrop Grumman has been a leading provider of the systems, payloads, ground systems and advanced space processing that enable missile warning and tracking. Today, we are advancing the next generation of space sensing systems.
Why Northrop Grumman Employees Like Working in Rocket Center
Rocket Center, West Virginia, is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting.
Just a few hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Cleveland and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and New York. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities and easy access to major cities along the east coast – this area has a lot to offer.
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Life at Northrop Grumman
Your work at Northrop Grumman makes a difference. Whether you want to design next-generation aircraft, harness digital technologies or build spacecraft that will return humanity to the moon, you’ll contribute to technology that’s transforming the world. Check out our career opportunities to see how you can help define possible.
