Doug is a staff engineer on several programs supporting guided munitions, which are weapons deployed from aircraft or ships to eliminate threats.
Mission Systems
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, offering a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies.
30x173mm/40x180mm Bushmaster® Chain Gun®
The 30mm/40mm Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Gun ensures the right effector is in the flight, with the ability to fire 30x173mm and 40x180mm with the exchange of a few parts.
25x137mm Bushmaster® Chain Gun®
The M242 is the primary armament on the U.S. Army’s and allied Bradley Fighting Vehicle, as well as the U.S. Marine Corp’s Light Armored Vehicle, featuring dual-feed technology to fire 25x137 ammunition. It also adapts to many naval applications.
Air
Northrop Grumman is an innovative provider of proven manned and unmanned air and aeronautics systems.
Navigating Mars and Beyond with LN-200 Inertial Measurement Units
When NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover lands on the Red Planet in February 2021 and begins exploring the Jezero Crater for signs of microbial life, it will be guided by a tried and trusted navigator, Northrop Grumman's LN-200S Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU).
Electro-Optical and Infrared Sensors (EO/IR)
From surface to space, Northrop Grumman's electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors harness the power of light to give warfighters a 24/7 view of the battlespace and the ability to deliver effects with unprecedented precision.
C4ISR
C4ISR is Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). At Northrop Grumman, our web of platforms, payloads, sensors and systems give our customers the information they need.
Missile Products
Northrop Grumman designs and produces missile products including and advanced high-speed propulsion systems, fuzes, warheads and controls for air, sea and land-based systems.
Northrop Grumman in Colorado
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New Factory to Launch New Era in Missile Production
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Engineering a Future Safe from Hypersonic Threats
The future of warfare includes maneuvering weapons that fly at speeds exceeding Mach 5.
California DREAMS Partners Kick-off a ‘Generational Opportunity’ to Bolster the U.S. Microelectronics Industry
Government, industry, and academic leaders recently gathered at Northrop Grumman’s Space Park campus to discuss their role in a landmark effort to expand research, development, and production of essential advanced microelectronics technologies in the United States.
Northrop Grumman in Arizona
Situated in the innovation and technology hub of the Southwest, Northrop Grumman Arizona employees are pushing the boundaries of space exploration, launch systems and missile defense.
Defining Possible – Innovation and Advanced Technology
Northrop Grumman's pioneering vision, technology and people defining possible. Our teams explore burgeoning research areas and inventing revolutionary technology that will not only accomplish the mission at hand but also influence our world.
Sky Viper Bushmaster® Chain Gun®
The Sky Viper 20x102mm is the next-generation Bushmaster® Chain Gun® under development for multi-role functionality on land, air, and sea platforms.
Connected to Defend
Take a look at how Distributed Autonomy/Responsive Control (DA/RC) underpins a new approach to battle management
Keeping Astronauts Safe with NASA’s Orion Spacecraft’s Launch Abort System
Northrop Grumman keeps astronauts safe with its launch abort system that will be part of the Artemis mission.
Aircraft Warfare Systems
Northrop Grumman designs and produces advanced high speed strike missiles as well as aircraft warfare systems.
Missile Defense
Northrop Grumman develops and builds some of the world’s most advanced missile defense technologies.
Commercial Rocket Motors
With 60-plus years experience, Northrop Grumman leads in producing reliable and flight-proven solid rocket motors for civil, defense and commercial rockets and products. The CASTOR, Orion and GEM rocket motor families span a significant range of size and boost capability to support a variety of missions.
7.62x51mm Bushmaster® Chain Gun®
The Mk52 is a superior small caliber chain gun, designed as a second gun on ground and naval platforms to defeat threats near the platform to conserve the medium caliber ammunition.
Sentinel
Northrop Grumman’s LGM-35A Sentinel program for the U.S. Air Force is the weapon system replacement for the aging LGM-30 Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system.
Military Aviation Systems
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Defense Support Program (DSP)
The Northrop Grumman-built Defense Support Program (DSP) satellites have been the spaceborne segment of NORAD's Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment system since 1970.
Global Sustainment and Modernization
Northrop Grumman logistics, sustainment and modernization means uninterrupted mission readiness, harnessing innovation to maximize availability and affordability.
Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center
The Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC) is the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) premier integration center for national and international ballistic missile defense. The MDIOC performs a critical role in the development of U.S. defense capability and strategy.
B-21 Supporting Voices
Hear why government and military leaders support the B-21 Raider and its advanced capabilities.
Five Innovations Made Possible With Carbon Nanotubes
Carbon isn't exactly a novel material. After all, it's in everything from pencils to diamonds. So, what makes carbon nanotubes so special?
Defense AI Technology Worlds Apart From Commercial AI
Northrop Grumman engineers working in Defense Artificial Intelligence technology operate on smaller data sets in less well-defined environments to enable warfighters to make faster, better-informed, ethical decisions.
Hitting a Bullet with a Bullet: Counter-Hypersonic Systems
Maneuvering, high-speed, low-altitude hypersonic threats from near-peer adversaries are upending the conventional rules of ballistic missile defense.
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F-35 Lightning II is a stealthy, supersonic, multi-role fighter designed to meet the requirements of the United States and allied forces worldwide as the next generation fighter.
35x228mm Bushmaster® Chain Gun®
The Bushmaster III is a derivative of the combat proven M242 25mm Bushmaster automatic cannon. With increased range and payload, firing 35mm x 228mm ammunition from ground and naval platforms.
Northrop Grumman in Europe
We may not always be visible, but Northrop Grumman's technology is all pervasive, as is our commitment to building strong European businesses to serve our customers for the long term.
Counter Hypersonics
Northrop Grumman is working on groundbreaking solutions to help defeat modern hypersonic missiles in various phases of flight.
Can Artificial Intelligence Apply Gaming to Military Strategy?
Northrop Grumman hopes to solve the mysteries of games by using artificial intelligence to glean insight that's out of reach of human observation.
Five Innovations Made Possible With Carbon Nanotubes
Carbon isn't exactly a novel material. After all, it's in everything from pencils to diamonds. So, what makes carbon nanotubes so special?
Northrop Grumman in Bellevue, Nebraska
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50x228mm Bushmaster® Chain Gun®
The largest medium caliber chain gun we produce provides increased lethality, accuracy, and range for stationary and fire on the move capability.
Capabilities in Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is comprised of great people delivering cutting-edge capability across multiple domains.
Future Vertical Lift
Northrop Grumman is supporting the U.S. Army as they modernize their aviation fleet ensuring that all future and enduring platforms are lethal and survivable in the Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) environment.
Bushmaster Chain Guns
Northrop Grumman's Bushmaster Chain Guns provide next generation, battle proven capability for a wide range of land, air and naval combat weapons platforms.
The Brains Behind Military Electronics: Custom ASIC Chips
Northrop Grumman's ASIC chips are extremely tiny, have complex requirements and need to be super durable to perform for the military in harsh environments.
25x137mm Bushmaster® Chain Gun®
The M242 is the primary armament on the U.S. Army’s and allied Bradley Fighting Vehicle, as well as the U.S. Marine Corp’s Light Armored Vehicle, featuring dual-feed technology to fire 25x137 ammunition. It also adapts to many naval applications.
30x113mm Bushmaster® Chain Guns®
Arming many nations’ superior attack helicopters, ground, and sea platforms; firing 30x113mm advanced ammunition to defeat aerial and ground threats for mission success.
Sentinel – Studies and Reports
Read key studies and reports about the U.S. Air Force’s LGM-35A Sentinel program, which will modernize the ground-based leg of the nuclear triad.
Integrated Battle Command System
Northrop Grumman's Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) is a revolutionary command-and-control (C2) system developed to deliver a single, unambiguous view of the battlespace.
Capabilities in South Korea
Northrop Grumman offers an extraordinary portfolio of capabilities and technologies in South Korea that enable us to deliver innovative systems and solutions for applications that range from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace.
Discover How You Can Join The Mission!
Northrop Grumman is a great place for active and veteran military personnel to continue serving their country
30x173mm/40x180mm Bushmaster® Chain Gun®
The 30mm/40mm Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Gun ensures the right effector is in the flight, with the ability to fire 30x173mm and 40x180mm with the exchange of a few parts.
BQM-34 Firebee
Firebee simulates tactical threats by enemy aircraft and missiles for defense readiness training, air-to-air combat training and the development and evaluation of weapons systems.
Well Played
This expert gamer has graduated from playing Pokémon® Stadium and the original Sims™ game to creating simulated training systems for the U.S. Navy. By Rhonda Hewitt In a way, Kayla’s older brother is responsible for her success as a software developer. As a youngster Kayla would tag along with him when he visited friends and [...]Read More...
Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radars
As a pioneer in Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars, Northrop Grumman has been at the forefront of AESA innovations for more than 60 years. Northrop Grumman’s wealth of design experience with AESA fire control radars helps provide air-to-air, air-to-ground, land, and sea superiority for the world’s armed forces.
Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC)
Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications dynamically integrates and coordinates BMDS assets to increase system performance throughout the battlespace.
Land
Northrop Grumman is a broad spectrum provider of critical technology services, sustainment and modernization.
AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR)
The AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR ensures robust air defense for the soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines of the U.S. armed forces, as well as select international customers.
About Sentinel (GBSD)
Northrop Grumman has been awarded the U.S. Air Force’s LGM-35A Sentinel contract to replace the aging ICBM System.
Interceptors and Targets
Northrop Grumman is a leading provider of interceptor boosters used to defend against long-range ballistic missile attacks and target vehicles used to test and verify the nation's missile defense system.
The Brains Behind Military Electronics: Custom ASIC Chips
Northrop Grumman's ASIC chips are extremely tiny, have complex requirements and need to be super durable to perform for the military in harsh environments.
E-2C Hawkeye 2000
The all-weather E-2 Hawkeye airborne early warning and battle management aircraft has served as the "eyes" of the U.S. Navy fleet for more than 30 years.
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye provides warfighters with the necessary situational awareness to compress the time between initial awareness and active engagement.
Autonomous Systems
From unmanned aerial vehicles and underwater minehunting systems to defense readiness targets, Northrop Grumman is a leader in autonomous systems, helping our customers meet a wide variety of missions.
F-35 Lightning II
F-35 Lightning II is a stealthy, supersonic, multi-role fighter designed to meet the requirements of the United States and allied forces worldwide as the next generation fighter.
Connecting the Joint Force as One
JADC2 - Observing, orienting, deciding and acting together, faster and with greater effect than their adversaries is the next-gen technological edge for Joint Forces.
Sentinel News
Read the latest news stories and articles on Sentinel.
Ground-Based Midcourse System
Northrop Grumman’s Ground-Based Midcourse Defense System (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation's defense against ballistic missile attacks.
Advanced Composite Structures
Focused on performance, reduced cost and lead time, our advanced manufacturing processes produce the highest quality of aerostructures.
Evolution of the M230 Bushmaster Chain Gun
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Powering multi-domain dominance for Army missions
Northrop Grumman delivers highly technical, critical capabilities to soldiers and combat formations quickly and affordably.
Next Generation Interceptor Jobs
Launch your career in missile defense at Northrop Grumman, working on the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program. We're hiring for jobs primarily in Hunstville, AL, and Chandler, AZ. Jobs on this program will include software engineers, systems engineers, electrical engineers, quality assurance managers, program managers and more.
Manufacturing the Very Lightweight Torpedo
Northrop Grumman is driving the vision for a less expensive torpedo design that's also light enough to be carried on new generations of smaller delivery platforms.
Electronic Warfare
Northrop Grumman’s multifunction, interoperable sensors and electronic warfare solutions create full spectrum superiority and allow warfighters to make faster, more informed decisions across all domains.
AFA Media Relations
Northrop Grumman has been a trusted U.S. Air Force partner for nearly 70 years, and provides innovative technologies that inspire, systems that protect, and affordability that sustains our customers’ highest priority missions.
Propelling Space and Defense Missions: Solid Rocket Motor Expertise
Solid rocket motors are critical to space and defense missions because of their long shelf life and ability to be launched with little preparation.
Aeronautics Systems
Aeronautics Systems is a premier provider of military aircraft, autonomous systems, aerospace structures and next-generation surveillance, strike and commercial solutions to assist our customers worldwide.
How Do You Test Hypersonic Systems?
Assessing the performance and durability of engines, missiles, vehicles and other items withstanding stresses of hypersonic speeds takes time.
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Northrop Grumman's industry leadership in advanced composite structures makes us the partner of choice to design, develop and fabricate technically complex composite structures and components for commercial and military aircraft, rockets and naval applications.
National Security Space
Northrop Grumman’s mission has expertise in strategic deterrence, secure communications, missile warning and missile defense, space security and advanced technologies.