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Greenhouse in the Desert: Northrop Grumman’s Chandler Campus Integrates Green Technology to Create Efficiencies

Emily Gabaldon — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:00:00 GMT

When you envision the desert landscapes of Arizona, the last thing you may picture among the cacti and tumbleweed are rockets. Yet, because these arid conditions provide rare occurrences of any weather other than sunshine, it’s the ideal location to design launch vehicles for critical missions — all from a state-of-the art facility with environmental efficiencies and green technologies meticulously planned around this unique desert landscape.

The campus' plants were selected for their drought-tolerance; they consume much less water than the average plant, supporting the campus' water conservation goal.

Situated on 45 acres of land in the heart of Chandler, Arizona’s business corridor, the more than 650,000 square foot modern facility — one of the largest custom build-to-suit facilities in the western United States — includes engineering, testing, manufacturing and office spaces where more than 2,400 employees define possible.

“The facility really is green from the perimeter in,” said Doug Harvey, Chandler facilities manager, Northrop Grumman. “It was a rewarding project to work on as we incorporated new technology to make our Chandler campus highly efficient and minimize its environmental footprint. Even the landscaping incorporates sustainability.”

Luscious greenery and trees are not the first things that come to mind when you think of a desert, but around the campus there are more than 2,000 plants serving an important purpose: to stop erosion and reduce water runoff. Given that rain doesn’t happen very often in the Phoenix metropolitan area, these plants were selected for their drought-tolerance. While their main source of water is still from rain, they consume much less of it than the average plant, supporting the campus’ water conservation objective.

“The landscaping is beautiful and water conservation is vital when you live in a desert,” said Harvey.

To absorb as much natural sun light as possible, the campus has double pane and low emissivity glass.

According to Harvey, water conservation was a huge focus of the build. To date, the facility has saved more than one million gallons of water. The facility includes automatic sinks — which use 30 to 40 percent less water than traditional sinks — and low flow, no tank toilets. Water used in the facility for production is captured, filtered and evaporated, reducing water discharge volume by 90 percent.

“We are reducing the facility’s impact and creating a healthy workspace,” said Judy Palacio, environment health and safety manager, Northrop Grumman. “It is great to work for an organization committed to taking care of its employees and the environment.

Optimizing electricity is another important objective for the site. “We moved into this building in the fall of 2019, and have doubled our headcount since then, yet we are using about 30 percent less power (kw) than our previous locations,” said Harvey.

Some of the energy-saving technologies include high efficiency chillers and boilers, humidification system, R30 Roofing System (which uses thicker insulation than typical roofs, meaning less heat transfer and improved temperature control), and all LED lighting with a lighting control system. This highly energy-efficient plant — which is designed well above the International Energy Conservation Codes — also includes a building automation system, an intelligent system of both hardware and software that connects the heating, venting and air conditioning system, lighting, security and other systems to communicate on a single platform.

Environmental efficiencies and green technologies were built into the design of the Northrop Grumman state-of-the art facility in Chandler, Arizona.

The glass-covered building was designed to absorb as much natural sun light as possible. “With temperatures rising to over 120 degrees in the summer, you wouldn’t think of glass as the best way to deter heat,” said Harvey. “The glass is double pane and low emissivity, which traps the thermal energy, stopping the heat from radiating throughout the facility, while letting good sunlight in.”

Natural light is abundant throughout the campus, and the views of the surrounding outdoor spaces have benefits beyond sustainability. According to a recent study at Cornell University, the benefits of natural light in an office environment have been scientifically proven to increase productivity and satisfaction, while reducing issues such as headaches, eyestrain and blurred vision by 84 percent.

The efforts to make Northrop Grumman’s Chandler campus ‘green’ was a combined partnership with the Douglas Allred Company and Willmeng Construction during the design and build process. All three companies have been recognized in the state of Arizona – receiving three awards from the National Association for Industrial and Office Properties in the categories of Economic Development, Office Build to Suit and Industrial Build to Suit.

“Our employees are proud about where they work,” said Harvey. “Not only because of the beautiful campus and our critical mission of defending our nation’s homeland and solving some of the toughest problems in space, but also because they can see, every day, that Northrop Grumman is investing in an efficient and ‘green’ home.”

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Northrop Grumman Receives Six Cogswell Awards for Outstanding Industrial Security Programs

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – July 6, 2021 – Six Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) facilities received the prestigious James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). From nearly 13,000 cleared facilities eligible for recognition, the company was recognized for excellence at facilities in Chandler, Arizona; El Segundo, Northridge* and Sunnyvale, California; Melbourne, Florida; and Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

“At Northrop Grumman we work diligently to sustain a compliant industrial security program that supports the continuity and resilience of our company’s business operations,” said Mary Rose McCaffrey, vice president, security, Northrop Grumman. “We are committed to protecting and safeguarding company employees, facilities and assets.”

Selection criteria for the annual award includes establishing and sustaining security programs that exceed industry standards and providing leadership to other cleared facilities while establishing best practices to maintain the highest security standards. Facilities are nominated by a DCSA industrial security representative and are required to have at least two consecutive superior industrial security review ratings to be considered.

Established in 1966, the award honors Air Force Col. James S. Cogswell, the first chief of industrial security within the Department of Defense. Cogswell developed the basic principles of the Industrial Security Program, which includes emphasizing the partnership between industry and government to protect classified information.

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees define possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services.

*Northridge, California Alliant Techsystems Operations, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman.

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Northrop Grumman Receives FAA Diamond Award

Tue, 25 May 2021 13:00:00 GMT

MIDDLE RIVER, Md. – May 25, 2021 – Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Middle River Special Mission Aircraft (SMA) Part 145 repair station has been recognized with an Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Diamond Award of Excellence for the company's commitment to maintenance training and safety. This is the second consecutive year the company’s Middle River facility has received a Diamond Award, the fourth since the company entered the program in 2014, and all of the SMA repair station’s eligible employees received an individual Aviation Maintenance Technician Award from the FAA for 2020.

A BACN E-11A aircraft sits outside Northrop Grumman’s Middle River Special Mission Aircraft Part 145 repair station. The facility performs aircraft maintenance and logistics on this platform.

“Our technicians are among the most experienced, trained and talented in the aviation industry,” said Michael Deavers, director, strategy, global sustainment and modernization, Northrop Grumman. “Our repair station technicians maintain essential platforms that support our customers’ most critical missions, and these awards reflect their commitment to maintaining superior skillsets and delivering excellent performance.”

The Diamond Award of Excellence is the FAA’s highest award for aviation maintenance technicians and employers and recognizes aviation maintenance companies that initiate and sustain highly effective training programs aimed at improving safety, quality, reliability and technical knowledge that exceed standard FAA regulatory requirements. To qualify for a Diamond Award of Excellence, 100 percent of eligible technicians must complete and pass specialized, continuous training in aviation maintenance, regulations and FAA rules annually.

Northrop Grumman’s Middle River SMA repair station, located at the Martin State Airport, provides standard aircraft maintenance services to approved customer aircraft that conduct special missions, including the US Army Special Electronic Mission Aircraft (SEMA) program and US Air Force Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program. In addition, the Middle River SMA repair station provides unique special mission sensor payload installations, aircraft alterations and airworthiness certifications.

Learn more about Northrop Grumman’s global sustainment and modernization capabilities.

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Northrop Grumman Sponsors Young Falcons of Korea Education Program for Future Aerospace Leaders

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 22:00:00 GMT

SEOUL – April 1, 2021 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and the Young Falcons of Korea (YFK) will host the ‘Future Aerospace Leaders Club of Nation (FALCON) Course’ for future Korean leaders in the aerospace field.

Sponsored by Northrop Grumman, Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force, Korea Aerospace Industries and hosted by YFK, the eight-month course is designed to offer career exploration and discover future talents in the aerospace industry. Held from April to November, these future Korean aerospace leaders will experience future science and technology first-hand.

“Northrop Grumman is committed to supporting opportunities for career exploration and experiences for Korean students who dream of a future in STEM fields,” said Dong Ha, chief executive, Northrop Grumman South Korea. “We sponsor this program to provide Korean youth with an opportunity to learn and experience first-hand what a future career in aerospace may entail.”

The course will offer a variety of activities including aerospace experimental classes and career exploration camps to middle school students. The students will have the opportunity to meet with air force pilots, tour aerospace facilities and participate in a variety of aerospace-industry events throughout the duration of the program.

"This program was launched to provide opportunities for students interested in the aerospace field to learn and gain experiences,” said Myung-hee Lee, secretary general of YFK. “We will continue to do our best for the youth who will grow into the next generation of talent along with the domestic aerospace industry that is taking huge strides forward.”

With an office in Seoul for almost 30 years, Northrop Grumman has a long-standing partnership and commitment to South Korea and the ROK’s Ministry of National Defense. In addition to the ‘Future Aerospace Leaders Club of Nation (FALCON) Course,’ the company also participates in annual STEM initiatives for South Korean youth.

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 97,000 employees define possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services.

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Northrop Grumman Receives Disaster Recovery Institute International’s Response and Recovery of the Year Award

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:00:00 GMT

LAKE CHARLES, La. – March 10, 2021 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) today announced it recently received Disaster Recovery Institute International’s (DRI) Award for Excellence in the category of Response and Recovery of the Year. Northrop Grumman’s enterprise business resiliency and Lake Charles crisis management teams were recognized for their preparation and response to back-to-back hurricanes, optimizing employee safety and minimizing business disruption.

Northrop Grumman’s Aircraft Maintenance and Fabrication Center in Lake Charles was directly impacted by Hurricane Laura in late August 2020. The region was hit by the hurricane which, with high winds, delivered devastating loss of life and property damage to the community. Residents were just recovering from this first hurricane when Hurricane Delta hit in early October, bringing another round of torrential rains across the region. Both hurricanes caused widespread power outages and flooding, which created extensive debris fields.

“While going through a global pandemic, the people of southwest Louisiana faced down two hurricanes and showed us all the meaning of resiliency,” said Michelle Scarpella, vice president and general manager, global sustainment and modernization, Northrop Grumman. “From the start, our focus was on the health and welfare of our people in Lake Charles, followed closely by reopening our site and contributing to the broader community relief efforts.”

Crisis management teams engaged early, with Northrop Grumman’s recovery and response preparation efforts guided by well-documented crisis management and business continuity plans and established protocols. Once all personnel had been accounted for, teams were deployed to assist with employee needs including supplies, insurance coordination, repairs, temporary housing and more, with a focus on timely and targeted outreach and communications.

Concurrently, business resumption teams prioritized site repairs, which included aircraft relocations, to facilitate return to work. The site was able to partially reopen between hurricanes which accelerated recovery after the second hurricane.

“Teams across the company mobilized quickly and the site resumed full operations in under 20 days from Hurricane Delta’s landfall,” said Mary Rose McCaffrey, vice president, security, Northrop Grumman. “This award is truly a testament to the resiliency, compassion and commitment of people and leadership across the company.”

DRI’s Response and Recovery of the Year award recognizes that “the ability to recover from a disaster – whether it was a hardware/software failure, a product recall, a natural disaster, or some other catastrophic event – is the foundation on which business continuity is built. This award recognizes those who have successfully bounced back from a major incident using their plans, skills, and creativity.”

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Northrop Grumman’s Lori Hickman Honored at 2021 Black Engineer of the Year STEM Global Competitiveness Conference

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON D.C. – Feb. 15, 2021 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employee Karen “Lori” Hickman was honored at the 35th annual Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference held this past weekend as an all-digital event. Eleven Northrop Grumman employees were also recognized as BEYA Modern-Day Technology Leaders.

Lori Hickman

Hickman received the 2021 BEYA Community Service in Industry Award, recognizing her leadership in STEM through volunteer work, contributions, and other activities outside of her job. She is a program cost schedule and control analyst in Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems Sector. Last year she volunteered more than 1000 hours of community service and was recognized by Northrop Grumman’s African American Task Group as Volunteer of the Year.

The 11 Northrop Grumman employees who were honored as BEYA Modern Day Technology Leaders are: Adrian Brown, Richard Calvin, Michael Chin, Armelle Franklin, Kelvin Franklin, Tonyetta Gallagher, Valerie Mansfield, Janice Murray, Keyshawn Phelps, Marcus Sills, and Daniel Washington.

The digital event included a variety of event spaces for attendees, exhibitors and sponsors to learn, network, share ideas and experience entertainment. The virtual spaces included several lobbies, halls, networking lounges and auditoriums across two platforms.

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Rolling Meadows Site Now Home to Northrop Grumman’s Largest On-Site Solar Energy System

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:00:00 GMT

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. – Feb. 9, 2021 – Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Rolling Meadows site is now host to a new rooftop solar power-generating system, joining the company’s other solar power initiatives in Florida, California and Virginia. The Rolling Meadows solar panel system is the largest on-site solar energy installation at a Northrop Grumman facility to date.

The solar panel system installed on the roof of Northrop Grumman’s Rolling Meadows, Illinois location is expected to eliminate approximately 870 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, which is equivalent to powering nearly 100 homes for a year.

“With the installation of this new solar panel system, Northrop Grumman is supporting the state of Illinois as it expands its renewable energy use and is taking another meaningful step to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, vice president, global corporate responsibility, Northrop Grumman. “This initiative underscores our long-term commitment to addressing climate change and promoting environmental sustainability in our operations.”

The 1.1-megawatt AC solar power-generating system is expected to reduce an estimated 870 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year, which is equivalent to powering nearly 100 homes for a year.

The system is owned and operated by a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. This qualifies as part of the Illinois Shines initiative, a state incentive program supporting new solar energy projects in Illinois. The renewable energy certificates (RECs) generated by this solar power system will be sold to help the state of Illinois meet its renewable energy goals. Northrop Grumman will purchase replacement RECs from other renewable energy projects to match the system’s electricity output and environmental impact claims.

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Northrop Grumman Ranked One of the Most Gender-Balanced Companies by Equileap

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:50:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Jan. 25, 2021 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been recognized as one of the top 25 companies among the S&P 500 for its gender equality performance. The U.S. Gender Equality Index, developed by Equileap, ranks companies based on 19 gender criteria, including the gender balance of employees, senior management and board of directors, as well as policies that address areas like the pay gap and parental leave.

“I am proud of our company’s culture and our commitment to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion – where every person is valued for who they are and the unique perspectives they bring to our team,” said Kathy Warden, chairman, chief executive officer and president, Northrop Grumman. “We believe that diversity at every level helps us to deliver strong and sustainable company performance, and we will continue to drive positive change in our company and beyond.”

The ranking by Equileap highlights the proactive steps Northrop Grumman takes to create a more equal workforce and to champion diversity and inclusion. It acknowledges our achievements in gender balance at all levels of the company. The ranking also recognizes our commitment to equitable pay for all employees and the numerous benefits we offer to our employees, including parental leave, family care support, well-being programs and work-life flexibility.

The company continues to focus on programs to increase the proportion of women going into STEM education and careers. Across all of our STEM initiatives, the company is committed to programs that are helping to build the next generation of engineers, scientists and technologists.

To ensure accountability, we include diversity and inclusion as a key non-financial metric in our quarterly performance scorecard that is shared with all employees. In addition, these achievements are reflected in the Northrop Grumman Sustainability Report, including data and information about our goals, initiatives and progress.

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Northrop Grumman Recognized as a Leader in Sustainability

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Dec. 21, 2020 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been acknowledged as a leader in sustainability with its inclusion on the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for a fifth consecutive year. This recognition is based on an annual evaluation of companies’ environmental, social and governance practices.

“We congratulate Northrop Grumman for being included in the DJSI North America,” said Manjit Jus, Global Head of ESG Research and Data, S&P Global. “A DJSI distinction is a reflection of being a sustainability leader in your industry. With a record number of companies participating in the 2020 Corporate Sustainability Assessment and more stringent rules for inclusion this year, this sets your company apart and rewards your continued commitment to people and the planet.”

Northrop Grumman achieved year-over-year improvements in both social and environmental categories. Improvements in the social category were driven by the company’s continued commitment to employee training and development, and human rights governance. In 2020, Northrop Grumman enhanced its human rights policy, including the establishment of a Human Rights Working Group.

Contributing to the company’s recognition for its environmental efforts was its management of climate change topics such as its reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The company has reduced 35.5 percent in greenhouse gas emissions since 2010, exceeding the year-end 2020 goal of 30 percent. Northrop Grumman’s strong performance within climate change was also recognized with an “A-” leadership band rating on CDP’s Climate Change disclosure.

“This recognition demonstrates that Northrop Grumman is making positive progress on our sustainability goals,” said Sandra Evers-Many, vice president of global corporate responsibility, Northrop Grumman. “As our company continues to address the pressing challenges of today and tomorrow, it’s important for us to continue our focus on sustainability.”

In 2020, the company was also named one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens. The company’s 2019 Sustainability Report contains additional highlights of the company’s commitment to, and achievements in, its sustainability efforts.

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Northrop Grumman Named Large Company of the Year by SpaceNews

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT

DULLES, Va. – Dec. 14, 2020 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is being recognized for significant contributions to the global space industry in 2020. SpaceNews has honored Northrop Grumman with the Award for Excellence & Innovation as the Large Company of the Year.

“We have a world-class team with a depth and breadth of capabilities that is unmatched in the space industry, and we are truly honored that SpaceNews has recognized our success,” said Kathy Warden, chairman, chief executive officer and president, Northrop Grumman. “As we have aligned our extensive space portfolio and capabilities, we have remained focused on driving even greater agility, speed and affordability for our customers.”

As a leader in national security, commercial and civil space, 2020 proved to be a year of significant growth and achievement for Northrop Grumman across its newly integrated space portfolio.

The company began the year by making history when its Mission Extension Vehicle successfully provided life-extension services to an aging Intelsat satellite. Within the commercial satellite industry, the company was selected by Intelsat and SES in June to provide C-band satellites to make the lower portion of the C-band spectrum available to mobile network operators and further the rollout of critical 5G services.

In national security space, Northrop Grumman was selected by the U.S. Air Force to modernize the nation’s aging Intercontinental Ballistic Missile system through the engineering and manufacturing development phase of the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program. The company received a contract from the U.S. Space Force for the rapid prototyping phase of the Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) program and was selected to design and develop the first two-polar orbiting space vehicles for the Space Force’s Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program. Northrop Grumman was also selected by the U.S. Army to develop two prototype ground stations for the Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node system.

In the company’s launch portfolio, Northrop Grumman is the prime contractor to provide the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile target and supported the mission with ground control systems that led to the first successful intercept from an Aegis ship during a Missile Defense Agency flight test. Three of the company’s 63-inch-diameter Graphite Epoxy Motors (GEM 63) rocket boosters helped successfully launch a National Reconnaissance Office mission on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V launch vehicle for the first time this year.

Northrop Grumman’s civil space contributions included two successful commercial resupply missions for NASA, where it launched its Cygnus spacecraft aboard its Antares rocket to the International Space Station.

In support of NASA’s Artemis program, Northrop Grumman successfully delivered the first set of rocket boosters to the Kennedy Space Center for the Artemis I mission. The company was also awarded a contract from NASA to execute the preliminary design and development of the Habitation and Logistics Outpost, which was completed this past fall.

Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built, which is on track to launch next year. The company is also a member of the Blue Origin-led Human Landing System National Team as the provider of the transfer element.

To learn more about the awards and this year’s winners, please visit: https://spacenews.com/the-2020-spacenews-awards-for-excellence-and-innovation-winners/

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Northrop Grumman and WISET Hold Virtual STEM Program for Korean Students

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

SEOUL – Nov. 26, 2020 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and the Korea Center for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology (WISET) host the ‘2020 WOMEN@STEM Career Day Program’. The virtual event will be held Nov. 26 to Dec. 18 for female high school students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Sponsored by Northrop Grumman and hosted by WISET, the WOMEN@STEM Career Day is a career exploration program designed to cultivate future talent in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

This year’s virtual event provides STEM educational content, mentorship from senior college students and additional presentations through the online website (https://www.womenstem.or.kr/). Any middle or high school student, parent, or teacher interested in STEM fields can visit the website for the opportunity to explore careers paths.

“A variety of STEM-related content was developed to help female students who choose career paths in science and engineering,” said Hye-yeon Ahn, president of WISET. “As the demand for science, technology and engineering personnel increases in the era of the 4th industrial revolution, we will continue to support female students and their interest in science and technology.”

“Northrop Grumman is proud to partner with WISET for the second year and support this virtual WOMEN@STEM Career Day,” said Dong Ha, chief executive, Northrop Grumman South Korea. “We are committed to helping inspire the next-generation of Korean female leaders who dream of working in science and engineering, and provide them with opportunities for career experiences through STEM activities.”

With an office in Seoul for almost 30 years, Northrop Grumman is proud of its long-standing partnership and commitment to South Korea and the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of National Defense. In addition to the WOMEN@STEM events, the company also participates in several STEM initiatives for South Korean youth.

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Northrop Grumman Supports Virtual Colorado STEM Camps

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 14:00:00 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. – Aug. 18, 2020 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is partnering with the St. Vrain Valley School District, the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) to create virtual summer camps for middle and high school students, focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Through Northrop Grumman’s support, schools within the St. Vrain school district, CU Boulder and UCCS are able to provide curriculum materials for students who attend.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for us to work with Northrop Grumman,” said Axel Reitzig, coordinator of Innovation, St. Vrain Valley School District. “They have provided us with the necessary resources to create a meaningful, educational STEM experience for hundreds of students.”

Northrop Grumman’s virtual STEM camps will provide more than 100 students the opportunity to work collaboratively and learn about cybersecurity, machine learning and robotics. Students will also hear from Northrop Grumman staff who work in the STEM fields.

"Every year, these camps inspire young people to pursue STEM education,” said Calvin Pennamon, director, Overhead Persistent Infrared Exploitation System, Northrop Grumman. “It is our privilege to partner with local schools and universities, and to help develop the next generation of STEM talent.”

The camps began in July and lasted several weeks. The new virtual format allows students from all over the state to participate.

Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation are dedicated to expanding and enhancing STEM education opportunities for students globally. With an emphasis on middle school and university level students, our engineering and technology-based partnerships are designed to excite, engage and educate students as they defend cyber networks, engineer autonomous vehicles, explore space and more. In addition, we provide workforce-relevant professional development to middle school educators to advance their competence in teaching STEM subjects, in turn, inspiring students to explore STEM careers and increasing their skills proficiency. In 2019, we contributed over 15 million dollars towards these initiatives.

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Northrop Grumman Commits to 100 Percent Solar Energy in Virginia

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 15:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Aug. 17, 2020 - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has entered into a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Dominion Generation, Inc., a subsidiary of Dominion Energy, that enables the construction of a new 62.5 megawatt solar facility in Orange County, Virginia.

Once operational in 2022, it is expected that the new solar facility will add enough renewable energy to the local grid to match 100 percent of Northrop Grumman’s electricity use in the Commonwealth across its manufacturing and office operations. The solar power generated will also increase the company’s renewable energy sourcing to 10 percent globally by 2022.

“We have a long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions reductions,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, vice president, global corporate responsibility, Northrop Grumman. “As we look beyond our 2020 goals, this project will play an important role in the next generation of our climate-related commitments.”

The facility will diversify Northrop Grumman’s renewable energy portfolio, which also includes on-site solar power systems at the company’s Melbourne and St. Augustine, Florida and Charlottesville, Virginia locations.

“We applaud Northrop Grumman for driving renewable energy use and for being one of the largest manufacturers in the Commonwealth of Virginia to offset its energy consumption in the state with local renewable energy generation,” said Kevin Haley, director, Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance, which is an organization that works to streamline and accelerate corporate purchasing of off-site, large-scale renewable energy.

The solar facility, which was developed by Cypress Creek Renewables and will be owned and operated by a Dominion Energy affiliate, is expected to break ground in early 2021, and is projected to generate approximately 140,000 megawatt hours annually, which is the equivalent to powering electricity to more than 11,000 homes. The project will also enable the company to avoid around 49,000 metric tons of carbon emissions each year.

Northrop Grumman is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with numerous locations across the Commonwealth.

Northrop Grumman has entered into a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement that enables the construction of a new solar facility in Orange County, Virginia.

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Northrop Grumman Releases Its 2019 Sustainability Report

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Aug. 3, 2020 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has released its 2019 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s continued commitment to sustainability across its environmental, social and governance efforts.

Report highlights include:

Environment

Reducing 35.5 percent in greenhouse gas emissions since 2010, exceeding our year-end 2020 goal of 30 percent
146 million gallons in annual water savings from projects implemented in 2019, achieving a reduction from our base year of nearly 10 percent

Diversity

The company achieved its five-year employee diversity goals in 2019, and since 2010, and has made significant progress increasing diversity across its early-, mid- and senior-management levels
One of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and number one for both veterans and people with disabilities in 2019

Corporate Citizenship

$34.8 million contributed directly to programs from Northrop Grumman, the Northrop Grumman Foundation and our employees
Named as one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens

Governance

Continuing our emphasis on diversity within our supply chain by awarding 38.4 percent (or $4.3 billion) of domestic spending to small business suppliers
Receiving the highest possible score on the new Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center for our United States Network

The 2019 report is consistent with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. GRI is a third-party organization that has developed a widely-used environmental, social and governance reporting framework.

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Northrop Grumman Named a 2020 Top 50 Company for Diversity

Tue, 12 May 2020 13:30:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – May 12, 2020 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been ranked 15th on DiversityInc’s annual list for the Top 50 Companies for Diversity, moving up two spots from last year’s ranking. In the DiversityInc specialty lists rankings, Northrop Grumman was ranked No. 2 for people with disabilities, and No. 4 for both veterans and employee resource groups (ERG). The company was also recognized as a top company for LGBT employees.

“Diversity and inclusion is rooted in our culture and our values, and we want our employees to know they can be their true selves at work,” said Kathy Warden, chairman, chief executive officer and president, Northrop Grumman. “I truly believe that diversity and inclusion drive performance. Great ideas come from diversity of thought, background, perspective, culture, gender, race, age and many other factors. We continue to make great strides in ensuring our employees feel respected and know their voices matter.”

Last year, Northrop Grumman received the highest ranking for the fifth year in a row on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), an annual benchmarking tool for companies to self-report their disability policies and practices. The company was also named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” recipient. The award recognized the company for its exemplary policies, strategies and initiatives that have resulted in measureable outcomes in disability inclusiveness in the workplace.

“We believe that creating a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusion is critical to promoting innovation,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, Northrop Grumman vice president of global corporate responsibility, and president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation. “We consistently strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment that creates the highest levels of engagement across our entire team.”

In addition to its other initiatives, Northrop Grumman has a number of programs to support veterans, including a Veteran Inclusion Committee whose mission is to support veteran engagement, inclusion and retention; Operation IMPACT (Injured Military Pursuing Assisted Career Transition), a unique and award-winning diversity program within Northrop Grumman focused on assisting severely wounded service members as they transition from the military to a private-sector career; and the VERITAS all-inclusive employee resource group which is committed to recognizing and supporting active duty and reservists, National Guard members and veterans through community outreach and networking programs aligned with company business objectives.

Northrop Grumman has 13 ERGs that provide distinct benefits for both members and the company. Across more than 270 chapters, these groups include those supporting African Americans, Asian Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Native Americans, women, people with disabilities, veterans, LGBT employees, young professionals, parents and families, multiple generation, virtual employees and environmentalists. Through these ERGs, employees are given the opportunity to network, build their professional development and participate in community outreach.

The DiversityInc Top 50 list, issued yearly since 2001, recognizes the nation's top companies for diversity and inclusion management. These companies excel in areas such as hiring and retaining and promoting women, minorities, people with disabilities, LGBT individuals and veterans. DiversityInc's annual survey yields an empirically driven ranking based on recruitment, talent development, senior leadership commitment and supplier diversity.

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Next Generation of Cyber Security Professionals Compete in National CyberCenturion Final

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:00:00 GMT

LONDON – March 5, 2020 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) welcomed 60 young finalists to compete for the title of this year’s UK national CyberCenturion VI champions. In partnership with Cyber Security Challenge UK, CyberCenturion is a sister programme to the U.S. CyberPatriot competition. It is funded by the Northrop Grumman Foundation and supported by the U.S. Air Force Association.

Two thousand students registered for CyberCenturion VI and teams completed a series of real-life cyber defence tasks in qualifying rounds that began in September 2019. Team members have developed technical abilities as well as professional skills such as teamwork, problem solving, communication and perseverance that employers value.

“Thanks to competitions like CyberCenturion, the next generation is learning skills for the future and being inspired to pursue rewarding careers in cyber security,” said Nick Chaffey, chief executive, Northrop Grumman UK and Europe. “Northrop Grumman’s full involvement in this global STEM education programme across the world helps to build the pipeline of future cyber talent. It is an unrivalled opportunity for young people to learn key cyber skills and engage with industry and cyber professionals.”

Teams competed in two age groups, 12-15 and 15-18 years old, and four categories: all female, all male, mixed and cadet. Top scoring teams from each group and the overall standout top scorers were invited to the live final.

“We’ve now run the competition in the UK for six years, growing from just 50 players in our first year to around 2,000 registrations for CyberCenturion VI,” said Dr Robert Nowill, chairman, Cyber Security Challenge UK. “Through initiatives like CyberCenturion, we’ve introduced more than 8,000 young people to the challenges and rewards of cyber security, broadening the reach of the industry and opening it up to those who may not otherwise be exposed to such valuable extra-curricular experiences.”

Matthew Dawson, a previous CyberCenturion competitor added, "CyberCenturion has had a massive impact on my life. The competition helped cement my ambition of having a career in cyber, as well as enabling me to stand out from the crowd and secure a place at university. I wouldn't be where I am today without it."

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Northrop Grumman to Upgrade Oyster Monitoring in Chesapeake Bay

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:20:00 GMT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Jan. 31, 2020 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), hosted the Oyster Monitoring Tech Showcase today to highlight the work both organizations are doing to help the CBF monitor oyster populations in the Chesapeake Bay.

Northrop Grumman teams test monitoring solutions that will help plant oysters in the Chesapeake Bay.

“At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to making a difference in the areas where we work and live,” said Martin Kepinski-Kozaczek, program manager and challenge lead, Northrop Grumman. “In the Chesapeake Bay, we’re harnessing the creative power of our workforce and applying it to this conservation challenge.”

Northrop Grumman will create a single, remote-sensing technology system to monitor oyster populations in the Chesapeake Bay. The low-cost system, and training on its operation, will be provided to the CBF to monitor oyster populations and help the foundation reach its goal of adding 10 billion oysters in the Bay by 2025.

Today’s Oyster Monitoring Tech Showcase marked the completion of phase one of the initiative and Northrop Grumman engineers have now determined what sensor technology is best suited to meet monitoring needs going forward. The next phase will see the joint operational testing of system concepts in the Chesapeake Bay, using innovative technology including remote sensing, 3D laser scanning (or Lidar), acoustics, underwater rovers, and sonar. All testing will continue to be done in partnership with CBF.

“We hope this new technology will enable CBF’s scientists and staff to accelerate our work restoring oyster populations in the Bay,” said Will Baker, CBF President. “Oysters are critical to the ecosystem. They filter water and provide habitat to fish, crabs and other marine life. But oyster populations remain at low levels after decades of decline. By combining Northrop Grumman’s technological expertise with CBF’s environmental work, we aim to improve the future for the Bay’s oysters.”

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Northrop Grumman Donates Retired Test Aircraft to Maryland’s Anne Arundel County Public Schools

James Drew — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:00:00 GMT

A Sabreliner jet operated by Northrop Grumman for decades as an aerial detection and characterization target for radar development has been given another chance to serve.

The aircraft was built in 1972 and retired from the company’s Baltimore-based flight test fleet in 2018. But instead of being scrapped, the twin-engine, mid-size jet has been donated to Maryland’s Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) for use as an aviation training aid.

Northrop Grumman’s North American/Rockwell Sabreliner N160W (pictured) supported airborne testing of various air-to-air and surface-to-air radars. Source: Northrop Grumman

The aircraft will now reside at Tipton Airport near Fort Meade to support AACPS’ new Aviation Maintenance Technician program for high school students pursuing formal certification in airframe or power plant maintenance.

“This particular Sabreliner has both historical significance to Northrop Grumman and practical applications as a training aid for AACPS – so its preservation is a win-win for us and the county,” said Jeanie Wade, vice president, operations, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. “N160W has played a role in every significant Northrop Grumman air-to-air and surface-to-air radar development program for the past 30 years. We’re glad to see AACPS adopt it to train the next generation of aviation technicians.”

Northrop Grumman operated two Sabreliners, which started their careers as former Westinghouse executive transport aircraft before being repurposed as flight test assets. They were part of Northrop Grumman’s fleet of modified commercial aircraft used for hardware and software development.

The white aircraft (N160W) given to AACPS was lightly modified to provide airborne testing support with electronic jamming and countermeasures capability. Being closer to the original Sabreliner configuration, it is well-suited for the role of training aid.

Northrop Grumman Chief Test Pilot Matthew Taylor delivers opening remarks at the Sabreliner Transfer Ceremony at the company’s flight test hangar on Dec. 9, 2019. Source: Northrop Grumman

The second “Silver Sabreliner” (N168W) was heavily modified to fly F-16 fighter aircraft radars for the U.S. and its allies, from the AN/APG-66/68 up to the new AN/APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar. Distinguishable by its metallic airframe, the aircraft moved to permanent display at the National Electronics Museum in November.

“The aviation industry continues to break barriers in the skies both for military and commercial applications,” said George Arlotto, Anne Arundel County Public Schools Superintendent. “Our students want to be a part of that innovation, we want to help them be a part of it, and our partnership with Northrop Grumman and Tipton Airport is a key part of making that a reality. Our students thrive when we and our partners provide opportunity and access.”

A ceremony marking the transfer of aircraft N160W to AACPS was held on Dec. 9 at the Northrop Grumman flight test facility in Linthicum, Maryland. The two Sabreliners had been a common sight in the sky over Maryland until their retirement, but the baton has now passed to a newer fleet of test bed aircraft now supporting Northrop Grumman’s radar development work.

Northrop Grumman’s Silver Sabreliner that was modified to carry F-16 radars went on display at the National Electronics Museum in Linthicum, Maryland on Nov. 10, 2019. Source: Northrop Grumman

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Northrop Grumman Sponsors 19th Annual STEM Conference for Girls

Kendra Kastelan — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 15:00:00 GMT

On Nov. 9, Northrop Grumman hosted the 19th annual Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) conference in Northern Utah. Roughly 400 girls from grades six through nine attended the event at Box Elder Middle School in Brigham City.

Jamie Kent, principal of Box Elder High School in Brigham City, Utah, delivered a wonderful keynote address at the 2019 Northern Utah Expanding Your Horizons conference, sponsored and coordinated by Northrop Grumman for the 19th year.

EYH is a nationwide organization that seeks to inspire girls to recognize their potential, pursue opportunities in STEM careers, and show them their future is unlimited.

The conference is structured to enable students to participate in three hands-on, STEM-related workshops, selected from 22 options. Each workshop is led by a woman in a STEM profession who serves as a role model empowering participants to see themselves in STEM-related careers.

One of 22 workshops the students could choose from, Roller Coasters – License to Thrill, taught students how to use engineering design and problem solving approaches to “build the coolest roller coaster that actually works.”

Jamie Kent, Box Elder High School’s principal, opened the conference with a keynote address to the students. “This is an exciting time to be in a STEM field; there is so much to discover and create, but the world needs perspectives and ideas from both men and women,” Kent said.

The workshops spanned a variety of fun, hands-on activities, including learning what it takes to be a doctor, rocket scientist, chemist, engineer, computer programmer and more.

Over the past 19 years, more than 7,000 girls have attended the Northrop Grumman-sponsored conference. Many have chosen to pursue college degrees in STEM, and some have even come back to EYH to serve as workshop presenters.

Fingerprints Forever demonstrated ways mold making affects our everyday lives and science.

“This is an amazing event to help empower girls by showing them the variety of opportunities STEM can provide. Knowledge in science, technology, engineering and math only opens up more doors,” said Jessica Widrick, this year’s chairperson and principal structural engineer, propulsion systems, Northrop Grumman. “STEM careers are attainable for all, which is what these girls get to see at EYH; women who love, enjoy, or have careers in STEM-related fields.”

The Northern Utah EYH conference is just one of many ways that Northrop Grumman encourages the next generation to pursue careers in STEM. Learn more about the company’s corporate sponsorships here: www.northropgrumman.com/stem.

Students liked the way “Don’t Shock Me” explained the science behind why static electricity happens and why it’s important to understand.

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Northrop Grumman Pilots New Student Talent Pipeline Program in San Diego

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO – Oct. 16, 2019 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announces the launch of a new talent pipeline program in San Diego that provides community college students enrolled in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees with paid, work-based learning opportunities and a pathway to qualification for careers in the aerospace and defense industries.

Northrop Grumman partnered with MiraCosta College and Palomar College for the pilot phase of the new program during school year 2019-2020 and is exploring additional partnerships through the San Diego & Imperial Counties Community College Association (SDICCCA) for school year 2020-2021.

“Establishing a framework to collaborate with education systems is necessary for building a strong local talent pipeline and supports a long-term workforce planning strategy,” said Alfredo Ramirez, vice president, engineering, Northrop Grumman. “Our decision to develop a community college pilot fills a critical gap bridging K-12 and university programming, allowing us to reach and engage students in San Diego throughout their education journey.”

A small cohort of students from MiraCosta and Palomar colleges were selected for the fall 2019 semester through an application and interview process. These students are now part-time engineering assistants and technicians and will earn credit at their respective colleges while gaining valuable career experience in systems integration and test, software engineering and electronics and payloads at Northrop Grumman’s San Diego Autonomous Design Center of Excellence located in San Diego.

“MiraCosta College serves a diverse student population including a large veteran community. Northrop Grumman’s pilot program gives us the ability to provide our students with empowering industry-based experiences that will help them define and shape their future,” said Dr. Sunita “Sunny” Cooke, superintendent and president of MiraCosta College.

Dr. Joi Lin Blake, superintendent and president of the Palomar Community College District, Palomar College, adds, “Palomar College is a Hispanic Serving Institution and the opportunity for two of our Latinx students to engage in work-based learning where they can earn a competitive wage and be mentored by Northrop Grumman’s best and brightest engineers is a win-win.”

Northrop Grumman’s involvement with San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Inclusive Growth Steering Committee inspired its shared commitment to contribute to the regional goal of 20,000 new jobs by 2030. The pilot program also supports the Advancing San Diego initiative which aims to cultivate a more inclusive economy, as we look inward to address regional talent shortages by strengthening the relationship between business and education systems.

“Northrop Grumman’s commitment to providing a pathway to qualification for students in San Diego contributes to a thriving, diverse and innovation-driven economy that lifts under-served communities and maintains the region’s continued competitiveness,” said Mark Cafferty, president and CEO, San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation.

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