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The Case of the Missing Key

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Engineering Manager CJ used a Northrop Grumman perk to discover what was inside the World War II footlocker he inherited from his grandfather.

Safety Through the Storm

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Luckily, Northrop Grumman Safety Systems Fellow Daniel Plawecki not only knows the right answer — he created it.

From substitute teaching to aerospace manufacturing, Traci Elliot’s career growth shows the power of the supportive, inclusive workplace she found at Northrop Grumman. “Be impactful, learn from smart people, and offer help — whatever form it takes,” she said. “That mentality has brought me here.”

Material Transformation

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Northrop Grumman Pathways Engineer Ethan Hoben describes himself as a habitual project collector.

Reality Shift

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Systems Engineer Rebecca Peterson wants to bring a new reality to employees across Northrop Grumman.

Finding Stability

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As a kid, I dreamed of becoming an FBI agent. But after finishing high school, I realized that I needed to cultivate better discipline in my life, so I left college to join the U.S. Army. I became an Army counterintelligence special agent, keeping U.S. classified information safe. As a badged federal agent for over 20 years, I conducted sensitive investigations related to espionage, treason, sedition and terrorism.

Joining the Fight

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After making activity booklets to help his sister through her chemotherapy treatments, Quality Engineer Scott Murphy launched a nonprofit to spread this act of kindness to cancer patients nationwide.

Career Reboot

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After a career break abroad, Erica Vander Voort returned to the workforce through Northrop Grumman’s iReturn program. With mentorship and support, she transitioned into project management, helping other new hires feel welcome and confident.

Got Bots

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When engineer Matt Hobbs first saw BB-8 — the ball-shaped droid from "Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens" — he was impressed by the CGI. It wasn’t until Matt attended a Star Wars fan event and saw a robotic version of BB-8 rolling onstage that he started thinking about how he could engineer something similar.

Hometown Influencers, Hollywood Storyline

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For Systems Engineering Manager LaDawn Randall, it was the women from her hometown of Hampton Roads, Virginia, who opened her eyes to what her future could be.

Homeward Bound

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. Project Management Manager Evelyn Sobierajska remembers her father reciting this quote when she was young; it’s stuck with her throughout her life, including during her 18 years with Northrop Grumman.

A Bright Thread

I tell people I feel like I hit the jackpot when I joined Northrop Grumman in July 2022. My husband is a Northrop Grumman engineer, and, seeing how happy he is at work, I thought, “I want in on that.”

Threads for a Cause

“Fashion icon” was not in the job description that attracted Facilities Engineering Manager Kimo Treadway to Northrop Grumman nearly 10 years ago. But today, Kimo and the Rolling Meadows Facilities team’s colorful, eye-catching attire spark plenty of buzz.