Employee Spotlight - Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Receives Ninth Consecutive FAA Diamond Award

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 13:00:00 GMT

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. – June 24, 2019 – For the ninth year in a row, Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Rolling Meadows Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Repair Station has been recognized with an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Diamond Award of Excellence for the company's commitment to maintenance training and safety. More than 40 Northrop Grumman employees also received individual awards.

Northrop Grumman has received its ninth consecutive FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Diamond Award of Excellence, and more than 40 employees also received individual awards. The award recognizes a commitment to education and training. Left to right: Dan Fallon and Scott Melzer of Northrop Grumman; Lee Stenson, FAASTeam Program Manager; Philip Smedley, Bob Gough and Mike Arthurs of Northrop Grumman.

The Diamond Award recognizes facilities at which all aviation maintenance professionals have completed a series of rigorous training courses. The FAA Certified Repair Station opened in 2009, and has received the Diamond award every year it has been eligible. In 2018, just 3 percent of qualifying Part 145 repair stations received the Diamond Award.

“Keeping our customers’ infrared countermeasure systems ready for the mission is a top priority, and these awards recognize the commitment our employees make to maintain their skills at the highest level,” said Bob Gough, vice president, land and avionics C4ISR, Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman’s infrared countermeasure systems have been installed on more than 1,500 aircraft of more than 80 different types.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. Please visit news.northropgrumman.com and follow us on Twitter, @NGCNews, for more information.

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Northrop Grumman Wins Individual, Team Awards at Annual RNASA Foundation Stellar Gala

Katie May — Mon, 13 May 2019 14:00:00 GMT

On the evening of April 26, the space industry recognized its shining stars at the annual Rotary National Award for Space Achievement (RNASA) Foundation awards gala. With CNBC reporter Morgan Brennan as master of ceremonies, the Foundation celebrated notable contributions to our nation’s space program.

RNASA was founded in 1985 to organize and coordinate an annual event to recognize outstanding achievements in space and create greater public awareness of the benefits of space exploration. Since 1989, the Foundation has presented the National Space Trophy to an outstanding individual who has made major contributions in space achievement. Former NASA astronaut Frank Culbertson presented this year’s National Space Trophy to David W. Thompson, retired founder, CEO and president of Orbital ATK, now Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems.

David Thompson is presented with the 2019 RNASA National Space Trophy by Frank Culbertson. (RNASA Photo, 2019)

RNASA also presents the Stellar awards to outstanding individuals in the industry in the team and early, mid and late career categories. Winners are selected by a Stellar Awards Evaluation Panel based on which accomplishments hold the greatest promise for furthering future activities in space, the extent to which the nominee played a key role in the accomplishment and the extent to which the nominee meets the goal of recognizing "unsung heroes."

This year’s nominations were evaluated by former National Associate Administrator for Space Systems Development, Arnold D. Aldrich, and former National Space Trophy winners, Col. Eileen Collins, USAF (Ret.), Capt. Michael L. Coats, USN (Ret.), and Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, USAF (Ret.). Out of 140 nominations received, the panel selected 24 individuals and seven teams for recognition.

The Stellar Award winners each received engraved marble trophies. At the banquet, astronauts Colonel Mark Vande Hei and Dr. Shannon Walker presented trophies to each of the winners.

Northrop Grumman is proud to have had two individual winners take home awards this year. Congratulations go out to Kathleen S. Bonner and Cassie Wong for receiving the Early Career Stellar Award.

Kathleen S. Bonner - Outstanding leadership of Orion attitude control motor valve IPT development and qualification, and distinguished community service through STEM activities.

Cassie Wong - Outstanding leadership and exemplary performance in leading the efforts to develop, test and operationally deploy the Cygnus Common Communications for Visiting Vehicles (C2V2) ISS communications system and other emerging space components.

(Left to right): Mark Vande Hei (presenting), Samuel Anderson, Peter Carow, Dr. William Q. Walker, Capt. Sean M. Frederick, Ebony J. Bowens, Kathleen S. Bonner, Dr. Joseph Shoer, Cassie Wong, Dr. Shannon Walker (presenting). Not pictured: Capt. Andrew R. Hilton. (RNASA photo, 2019)

The list of all Northrop Grumman nominees are as follows:

Mark Arend - Mid Career

Kathleen S. Bonner - Early Career

Zachary Dwyer - Early Career

Dr. Stephen F. Palopoli - Late Career

Michael Schrader - Mid Career

Sean Tully - Mid Career

Cassie Wong - Early Career

NASA’s Common Communications for Visiting Vehicles (C2V2) Team

Parker Solar Probe STAR 48BV Team

The full list of nominees and award winners can be found on RNASA’s website at http://www.rnasa.org/stellar.html.

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Northrop Grumman’s Arik Brown and Kimberly Cross Honored at 2019 Black Engineer of the Year STEM Global Competitiveness Conference

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 20:30:00 GMT

13 Northrop Grumman employees received Modern Day Technology Leader awards

2019 BEYA Legacy Award named after Chris Jones, Northrop Grumman corporate vice president and president, Northrop Grumman Technology Services

WASHINGTON D.C. – Feb. 12, 2019 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employees Arik Brown and Kimberly Cross were honored at the Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference held this weekend in Washington D.C. Thirteen Northrop Grumman employees were also recognized as BEYA Modern-Day Technology Leaders.

Arik Brown

Jones, a member of the company’s corporate policy council, leads a Northrop Grumman organization that is a recognized leader in integrated logistics; sustainment; modernization; defense, health, civil and government services; and training solutions. He was the named the Black Engineer of the Year at the 2016 BEYA conference. Jones earned a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He earned two master’s degrees in aerospace engineering and engineering management from the University of Dayton, and a doctorate degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Maryland.

Brown, a consulting system architect in Northrop Grumman Mission Systems received a 2019 BEYA Industry Professional Achievement award, which goes to an experienced, mid-professional who has made significant advances in a STEM career and has served as a role model for others. He was named a Northrop Grumman Technical Fellow in 2018 and has authored many technical publications. He was a nominee for a 2011 BEYA Outstanding Technical Contribution award and a recipient of a 2008 BEYA Modern Day Technology Leader Award. He is an active STEM volunteer in his community. He earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a master’s and doctorate degree in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan.

Cross, a manager of systems survivability engineering in Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, received a 2019 BEYA Industry Most Promising Engineer award which is given to an early career professional who demonstrates tremendous potential for future technical contributions. She has authored technical publications and also given presentations. She is the advisory board chairperson of the western region of the National Society of Black Engineers. Cross earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of California Riverside, and a master’s and doctorate degree in chemical engineering from University of California Los Angeles.

The 13 Northrop Grumman employees who were honored as BEYA Modern-Day Technology Leaders are: Akeem Anthony, Andrew Barnes, Brad Douglas, Malika Grayson, Robert Jones, Anwar Kittrell, Lakisha Platenburg, Julian Purvis, Teddy Sedalor, Raven Sims, Michael Tillman, Melanie Tolbert and Kenneth Venzant.

Kimberly Cross

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Northrop Grumman Celebrates the Contributions Made by Women Across the Defence Industry and Supports the Women in Defence UK Awards

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 16:30:00 GMT

LONDON – Dec. 12, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) celebrated the outstanding contributions and achievements made by women from across the defence sector at a ceremony held at the Imperial War Museum in London.

Ben Palmer, director European strategy and business development, Northrop Grumman (far right) pictured with Angela Owen, founder of Women in Defence UK (2nd from right), the Secretary of State for Defence, Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP (3rd from right) and the finalists in the STEM in Defence award category (right to left) – Lieutenant-Colonel Deborah Taylor, Army, Corporal Charlotte Dunn, Royal Air Force and Team G-Eng, BAE Systems.

The awards ceremony was hosted by BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour presenter Dame Jenni Murray with the Secretary of State for Defence, The Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP announcing the winners.

Northrop Grumman was among the 30 finalists and had nominations in three categories; the Promotion of Gender Balance, Inclusive Teamwork and Unsung Heroines awards. This was the highest number of finalists by any company. In addition, Northrop Grumman sponsored the STEM in Defence category for the second consecutive year.

Northrop Grumman receptionist, Maggie O’Connell-Western, won the Unsung Heroines award in recognition of her unstinting loyalty to the company and tireless contribution in providing encouragement and support to others. Lieutenant Colonel Deborah Taylor, Army, won the STEM in Defence award category for her outstanding work in masterminding the first STEM careers showcase for secondary school girls hosted at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

“Two areas that we are passionate about and which are vitally important for our future success are diversity in the workplace and inspiring future generations through STEM outreach,” said Ben Palmer, director, European strategy and business development, Northrop Grumman. “Creating a workforce and a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusion is pivotal to promoting innovation and helping maintain leadership in technology. We are immensely proud of our finalists’ achievements and we offer our congratulations to Maggie O’Connell -Western and Lt Col Deborah Taylor on being inspiring ambassadors for the work that women do in defence. We look forward to the Women in Defence Awards in 2019.”

Now in its third year, the Women in Defence UK Awards had more than 300 nominations from across the defence community, including the Armed Forces, Civil Service, defence industry and the defence third sector organisations.

Women in Defence UK was founded in 2011 to recognise the contribution made by women across defence and to provide a platform for networking, discussion and the exchange of ideas and experiences for women working at all levels in both public sector and industry in UK defence.

Northrop Grumman is committed to expanding and enhancing the pipeline of diverse, talented STEM students globally and to providing funding for sustainable STEM programmes for schools and universities. Our primary STEM programmes in the UK are CyberCenturion and the Summer Time Advanced Aerospace Residency (STAAR) summer camp.

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Northrop Grumman Celebrates “Evening of Distinction” with National Society of Black Engineers Professionals

Scott Cahoon — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 14:00:00 GMT

Northrop Grumman’s Jessica Donaldson (center) delivered the keynote speech at the NSBE Professionals Evening of Distinction. Donaldson accepted an award behalf of Northrop Grumman and an individual award “for being an outstanding example of a true leader.”

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Professionals honored Northrop Grumman and electronics engineering manager Jessica Donaldson on Nov. 17 during its Evening of Distinction 30th Anniversary and Scholarship Gala in Greenbelt, Maryland.

The event, keynoted by Donaldson, celebrated 30 years of NSBE Professionals who continue to excel academically and professionally, creating a positive impact in their community.

Northrop Grumman and Donaldson were honored for their continued support of NSBE Professionals and partnership with the organization.

On stage, Donaldson reflected on the NSBE’s history, starting as the dream of two young men at Purdue University and growing to its current 17,000 members and more than 500 chapters in the U.S. and abroad.

Donaldson shared her story, which included growing up as one of twelve siblings raised by a single mother in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, after her parents divorced. She also talked about the tragic death of her brother, Robert, and the violence within her community. Despite significant hardships, all of her siblings grew up to become doctors, business professionals and entrepreneurs. In her speech, Donaldson implored the audience to heed their internal call to follow their dreams.

“You could have lived at any moment in history, but you exist right now,” Donaldson said. “Your dreams, whatever they are, have been planted inside of you to sprout at this very moment. So no matter what stage you are in life, how old you are, what you have or have not accomplished, embedded in you are dreams.”

During her 11-year career at Northrop Grumman, Donaldson has effectively led multiple efforts to implement more efficient business practices and organizational structure, earning internal accolades.She also lends time and energy to several philanthropic organizations, including Minority Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, NSBE, the Summer Engineering Experience for Kids programs, Maryland Business Roundtable for Education and more. Donaldson holds a Ph. D. in systems engineering from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Proceeds from the event benefitted the Edward E. Barnette Jr. Community Impact Scholarship and the scholarships of local NSBE Professionals chapters.

NSBE, founded in 1975, supports and promotes the aspirations of collegiate and pre-collegiate students and technical professionals in engineering and technology.

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Northrop Grumman’s Adrian Cottin Receives Diversity Award at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Conference

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 21:30:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Nov. 12, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employee Adrian Cottin received the Diversity Award at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) conference held this weekend in Cleveland, Ohio. SHPE awards honor outstanding professionals for their dedication, commitment, and selfless efforts to advance Hispanics in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Adrian Cottin, Northrop Grumman, 2018 SHPE award winner

Cottin is an electronics engineer in hardware engineering in Northrop Grumman Mission Systems supporting space, and research and development programs. He received the Diversity Award recognizing his efforts at work and in the community to support Hispanic advancement, and diversity and inclusion. He has been active in SHPE since 2000 and was the University of Maryland student chapter president in 2002-2003. Cottin has served as an executive board member of Adelante, the Northrop Grumman Hispanic employee resource group since 2007. Currently he is the vice chair of Adelante. Part of his community involvement includes supporting bi-monthly science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) events at Lakeland Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore City.

Cottin earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Johns Hopkins University.

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Northrop Grumman’s Sandra Evers-Manly Received HENAAC Chairman’s Award at 2018 Great Minds in STEM™ Conference

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:30:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Oct. 31, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employees Sandra Evers-Manly, José Castellón and Alejandro Salazar were honored recently for being outstanding role models in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at the 30th Annual Great Minds in STEM Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards Conference (HENAAC).

HENAAC recognizes the achievements and contributions of top professionals in the Hispanic community from academia, government, military and industry. They are innovators and STEM leaders who serve as role models to inspire young people to pursue technical careers with a focus on the Hispanic community. Award winners are peer reviewed and selected by a committee of representatives from industry, government, military and academic institutions.

Evers-Manly, Northrop Grumman vice president of global corporate responsibility and president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation, received the Chairman’s Award, presented to engineers, scientists or educators who have used the highest standards of their profession to make exceptional contributions to their profession or their community, thereby significantly advancing the positive image of STEM professionals in our society.

She is responsible for Northrop Grumman’s enterprise-wide charitable giving, corporate citizenship, diversity and inclusion, the employee assistance program, equal employment opportunity, ethics and business conduct, Operation IMPACT and workplace accommodations. She was instrumental in founding and helping build the Northrop Grumman Foundation, which is committed to promoting STEM-related national education initiatives.

Under Evers-Manly’s leadership Northrop Grumman has produced a Corporate Responsibility Report since 2008 that highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to corporate responsibility including diversity and inclusion; employee engagement; support for STEM education; environmental sustainability; supplier diversity and ethics. For the last nine years, Northrop Grumman has earned a top 50 ranking for diversity from DiversityInc. This year the company was ranked 23rd on the listing and was rated the No. 1 company for veterans (for the second year in a row), No. 2 for support to people with disabilities (for the second year in a row) and No. 2 for diversity councils.

She has also been instrumental in guiding Northrop Grumman’s commitment to expanding and enhancing the pipeline of diverse, talented STEM students globally. In 2017, Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation invested more than $20 million in STEM programs, including for the first time an innovative Northrop Grumman Foundation partnership with EarthEcho International, whose mission is to inspire young people worldwide to act now for a sustainable environmental future.

Evers-Manly earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California. She is the executive producer of five short films on the impact of gang violence as well as the Academy Award-nominated short film, Last Breeze of Summer. She has developed an animated series, “Imani: the Super Little Engineer,” which introduces girls and students of color to the world of engineering and other STEM fields.

Castellón, the director of Global Hawk development in Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his more than 30-years of exemplary service and commitment to STEM. He has led technical teams involving large hardware projects, research and development activities and functional organizations. He has significant experience in systems engineering and has led efforts to increase affordability and effectiveness for Northrop Grumman aircraft and space programs.

In 2013, he was named the director of Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems global diversity and inclusion with responsibility for driving diversity and inclusion strategies and programs across a 20,000 person organization focused on the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse talent base.

Castellón has been active in the Hispanic community at Northrop Grumman. In 2003, he became the chair of the Adelante Hispanic employee resource group (ERG) at the company’s Redondo Beach, California facility. In 2009, he lead the standup of a company-wide, all-volunteer Hispanic ERG called One Adelante and was the first chair of the group. He has represented Northrop Grumman on the Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) Executive Ambassador Council for the past ten years and was a member of the GMiS Corporate and Government Advisory Council. Castellón was instrumental in bringing the Viva Technology Program to Northrop Grumman, a K-12 education program focused on inspiring students to pursue careers in STEM. He also co-developed the Northrop Grumman High School Innovation Challenge. In 2007, he received the HENAAC Professional Achievement Award.

Castellón earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from California State University, Northridge, and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University.

Salazar is a logistics systems engineer in Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. He received a Luminary Award for his leadership in STEM and his achievements in engineering and logistics. He is the author of a white paper on launch training and has a patent pending on the use of batteries in deployable devices.

Salazar was the vice chair of the Northrop Grumman Adelante, Hispanic employee resource group and is an active member of Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, and a master’s degree in engineering management from California State University, Northridge.

To view pictures of the awards winners, click here.

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Five Northrop Grumman Employees Honored at Society of Women Engineer’s Conference

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 19:20:00 GMT

Kris Acosta, Nora Lin, Ana Luisa Mendoza, Amy Jo Moore and Ling Wu recognized for their contributions to women in engineering

Northrop Grumman Women’s International Network employee resource group receives two awards

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Oct. 26, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employees Kris Acosta, Nora Lin, Ana Luisa Mendoza, Amy Jo Moore and Ling Wu received awards at the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) annual conference held last weekend in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

SWE is one of the largest non-profit organizations dedicated to the advancement and empowerment of women in engineering and technology. Their goal is to stimulate women to achieve their full potential as engineers and leaders, and demonstrate the value of diversity. SWE awards recognize innovators and leaders who are supporting the enrichment and advancement of women in engineering.

Acosta, a global supply chain manager in Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, received the Prism Award recognizing a woman who has charted her own career path and provided leadership in technology fields and professional organizations. She has held materials engineering, systems engineering, program integration, and program management positions on space and air programs. Acosta has been the co-chair of professional development conferences for the SWE Los Angeles chapter and is the chair-elect for the SWE curriculum committee. She is the SWENext chair for the Northrop Grumman Women’s International Network and president of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of Women in Defense.

Lin, a senior engineering manager in Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, received the Distinguished Service Award recognizing a SWE member who has made significant contributions to the organization for at least twenty years, especially at the local and regional levels. She joined SWE as a senior member in 1997, became a life member in 2003, and has held various SWE leadership positions at local, regional and national levels. She served as the SWE president in 2009-2010. In 2003 she led the group that established the Northrop Grumman Women Engineers employee resource group to provide networking and development opportunities for women engineers across the country and served as the first chair.

Mendoza, a program manager in Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, received an Emerging Leader Award honoring a woman engineer who has been actively engaged in an engineering or a technology profession, has demonstrated outstanding technical excellence and accomplishments, and has 10 to 15 years of engineering experience. She joined Northrop Grumman in 2005 and has held roles of increasing responsibility in program management, system engineering management, test, logistics, and production. She was co-founder of the Northrop Grumman sector and enterprise Hispanic employee resource groups, organizations she previously led as the chair. Mendoza has received multiple patent disclosure awards for her innovative contributions

Moore, a mechanical engineering manager in Northrop Grumman Technology Services, received a Distinguished New Engineer Award honoring women in the first ten years of their career who have demonstrated outstanding technical performance, as well as leadership in professional organizations and the community. She has worked for Northrop Grumman since 2010 on missile programs in guidance, control systems, ground systems and other areas. Moore represents Northrop Grumman at professional and collegiate SWE events, and she is the liaison between Utah State University and Northrop Grumman in Ogden, Utah, and one of the outreach and recruiting contacts.

Wu, a senior technical advisor in Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, received a Spark Award, recognizing her contributions to the advancement of women by mentoring and for demonstrating leadership and initiative in helping women engineers be successful and identify advancement opportunities. She has 36 years of industry experience and holds two patents in fiber optics. Wu co-founded a Northrop Grumman Women Engineers chapter and initiated many programs such as professional development workshops, employee awards and recognition, SWE-UCLA speed mentoring and cancer education events.

The Northrop Grumman Women’s International Network (NGWIN) employee resource group (ERG) received two mission awards at the conference. The Professional ERG Silver Award recognizing the breadth of programming supporting SWE’s goals over the past year and a Global Best Practice Award for helping create an inclusive, global organization. NGWIN supports Northrop Grumman employees around the globe with a network of over 50 site chapters and more than 5,000 employees.

To view pictures of the awards winners, click here.

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Six Northrop Grumman Employees Honored at 2018 Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers National Conference and STEM Career Fair

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 17:30:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Oct. 9, 2018 –Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employees Andrew Choi, Steven Kim, Madhavan Komanduri, David E. Lee, Alexander Szeto and Michael Yao were honored at the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) eighth annual National Conference and STEM Career Fair held this weekend in Chicago. The SASE conference provides Asian heritage students and professionals an opportunity to come together for personal development and networking. It is also a chance for SASE members and conference attendees to speak with a large number of hiring employers and it supports SASE’s mission to “help prepare Asian heritage scientists and engineers for success in the global business world.”

Choi received the SASE promising professional award for his potential and his leadership, initiative and professional achievement. He is a test design engineering program manager in Northrop Grumman Mission Systems leading a team responsible for engineering, developing and manufacturing specialized test systems for development programs. He is the enterprise chair of the Northrop Grumman Asian Pacific Professional Network employee resource group (ERG).

Kim received a SASE technical/research/business achievement award which goes to individuals who have designed, developed, managed, or assisted in the development of a product, service, system, business or intellectual property that is a substantial achievement in the field. He is an optical engineer and technical fellow in Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. He leads sensor design and is involved in the development of navigation systems.

Komanduri is a program manager and technical fellow in Northrop Grumman Technology Services. He received the SASE information technologist of the year award for his significant and measureable contributions, and his commitment to the advancement of information technology. He supports Northrop Grumman federal and civilian programs.

Lee received the SASE engineer/scientist of the year award for his significant and measureable contributions, and his dedication to the advancement of engineering and science. He is a program manager in Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems supporting advanced technologies.

Szeto is a senior systems engineer in Northrop Grumman Mission Systems supporting systems engineering products and processes. He received the SASE service impact award and for his measureable contributions to the local/global community through volunteerism and his support to diverse populations.

Yao is a software developer in Northrop Grumman Mission Systems involved in model based engineering. He received the SASE ERG leadership award for his work with Northrop Grumman ERGs including the Asian Pacific Professional Network.

To view pictures of the awards winners, click here.

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Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems Employee Honored with NASA’s Outstanding Public Leadership Medal

Hillary Walker — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:00:00 GMT

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center honored Harry Reed, a 34-year-employee of Northrop Grumman, with NASA’s Outstanding Public Leadership Medallast month. This prestigious NASA medal recognizes non-government employees for notable leadership accomplishments that have significantly influenced the NASA mission.

Northrop Grumman’s Harry Reed (center) accepts NASA’s Outstanding Public Leadership Medal from Eugene Tu (left), Ames Research Center director, and Jody Singer (right), Marshall Space Flight Center director.

“Harry’s technical and programmatic contributions to the shuttle program and his commitment to the next deep space human rated launch vehicle, the Space Launch System, are invaluable,” said Jody Singer, the acting director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. “His commitment to exploration, mission safety and the people make him so deserving of the Outstanding Public Leadership Medal.”

Reed has distinguished himself as an exceptional leader through various leadership positions within Northrop Grumman including program manager positions, work center director and space shuttle deputy program manager. He is currently the senior director for the booster element of the Space Launch System (SLS) program.

“Harry's vast experience in production and manned space flight gives me great confidence as we approach the first flight of the SLS vehicle,” said Bruce Tiller, NASA’s manager of the SLS Boosters Office at Marshall Space Flight Center. “I routinely rely on his leadership and his integrity to make sure we are on the right path.”

During Reed’s years as a manager on the space shuttle program, he was essential to the implementation of design initiatives to balance the overall production flow, eliminate waste and improve the efficiency and repeatability of the reusable solid rocket motor manufacturing process. He directed the successful property disposition and transfer program at the end of the Shuttle Program, and he was the “boots on the ground” leadership when flight segments were damaged after a train trestle collapsed.

“Harry has long been a nationally-recognized technical expert in solid rocket motors, but he equally deserves recognition for being a truly exceptional leader,” said Charlie Precourt, vice president and general manager, propulsion systems, Northrop Grumman. “He fosters an environment where the women and men on his team understand they are part of something great, and I am very pleased to see him receive NASA’s Outstanding Public Leadership Medal.”

Recently, Reed led Northrop Grumman through a successful Booster Element Design Certification Review. He has also been managing heritage assets and establishing business systems to start up SLS booster production at Kennedy Space Center. When SLS launches in 2020, returning humans to deep space for the first time in over four decades, the performance of the SLS boosters will largely be a credit to Reed and his team.

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Northrop Grumman’s Jeannie Hilger Honored as Girl Scouts’ San Diego Cool Woman of 2018

Mon, 07 May 2018 14:00:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO – May 7, 2018 –Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Jeannie Hilger, vice president, communications business, has been named one of Girl Scouts San Diego’s Cool Women of 2018. The honorees were selected for the personal and professional achievements that make them consummate role models for girls.

Jeannie Hilger (far right), vice president of Northrop Grumman’s communications business, celebrates the honor of being named a Cool Woman of 2018 at the Girl Scouts San Diego annual Cool Women luncheon and ceremony April 13. Hilger was introduced by Paige Zimmerman, an Emerging Leader Girl Scout and a junior at Escondido Charter High School, and joined by Carol Dedrich (left), CEO of Girl Scouts San Diego.

The 18th annual Cool Women luncheon and ceremony, held April 13, demonstrates support for programs that help empower girls to use their voices, develop a strong sense of self, step outside their comfort zones and build resilience.

Paige Zimmerman, a junior at Escondido Charter High School, introduced Hilger during the program. “Like most innovators, where others see obstacles, Jeannie sees opportunities,” Zimmerman said. “In fact, she loves solving problems so much, she’s encouraging Girl Scouts and others to do so.” The teen wrote the introduction based on her recent, one-on-one meeting with Hilger.

Zimmerman is one of 30 “Emerging Leader Girl Scouts” who attended the luncheon and participated in a morning mentoring session where Hilger and other successful female executives and community leaders shared insights about careers, education pathways and overcoming challenges. The Emerging Leader Girl Scouts were selected for their potential and the outstanding achievements that are already making the world a better place.

Hilger, a former Girl Scout, said a common bond she shares with the Girl Scout organization is a passion for involving young women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). “It’s so important, and so vital to our country, to have students in leadership roles and to have them involved in STEM,” Hilger said. “Girl Scouts has given you the foundation you need. You can do anything in life.”

In support of the Girl Scouts, the San Diego-based business that Hilger leads launched “Think Outside the Cookie Box.” Now in its fourth year, this day-long STEM conference gives girls the opportunity to perform hands-on science activities, engage with a panel of women engineers and visit company labs. Northrop Grumman is also a bronze sponsor and active participant in the Girl Scout Outreach STEM camp.

Hilger also established the Adelante Engineering Academy at the company’s San Diego site, which has enlightened more than 2,000 students, from elementary school to college, about the benefits of receiving a STEM degree.

Hilger leads strategy and operations of Northrop Grumman’s San Diego-based communications business, which develops and deploys advanced military communications and support systems. These include fifth-generation aircraft avionics, airborne gateways and networks, distributed mission live-virtual-constructive training and military satellite communications systems.

During her 30-year career with Northrop Grumman, Hilger – an expert in the full-lifecycle development and integration of large-scale systems – has executed multiple programs and led multi-disciplinary, cross-organizational teams to solve complex programmatic and technical problems.

Hilger was named a 2016 National Latina of the Year by the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF), one of the nation's largest Latino human service organizations.

“Our organization provides girls with a world’s best girl leadership experience, in an inclusive, girl-led space that empowers them to take the lead,” said Girl Scouts San Diego CEO Carol M. Dedrich. “By shining a spotlight on these extraordinary Cool Women, we are inspiring today’s Girl Scouts to reach their own potential.”

Girl Scouts of the USA is the nation’s preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with a mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts San Diego has more than 35,000 girl and adult members in San Diego and Imperial counties who benefit from year-round activities and training. Headquartered in Balboa Park, Girl Scouts San Diego maintains two camps in the Cuyamaca Mountains, a program center in Escondido and a service center in Carlsbad. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, join or learn more, visit SDGirlScouts.org, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram (@sdgirlscouts).

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. Please visit news.northropgrumman.com and follow us on Twitter, @NGCNews, for more information.

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Northrop Grumman’s Christy Predaina Receives Emerging Leader Award at Society of Women Engineer’s Conference

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:00:00 GMT

Christy Predaina, director of program management operations, Northrop Grumman Technology Services

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Oct. 30, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employee Christine M. Predaina received the Emerging Leader Award at the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) annual conference held this weekend in Austin, Texas. She was recognized for demonstrating leadership while developing the next generation of engineering trailblazers and for advancing an innovative approach to systems engineering collaboration. SWE advocates for change for women in engineering and its annual awards program recognizes innovators and leaders who are supporting the enrichment and advancement of women in engineering.

Mary Petryszyn, sector vice president and general manager of the Land and Avionics C4ISR division for Northrop Grumman’s

Mary Petryszyn, sector vice president and general manager ,Land and Avionics C4ISR division, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems

Mission Systems sector, was a keynote speaker at the conference. With a theme of “Life, Love and Leadership,” Petryszyn spoke about her journey in engineering and how life experiences can shape your personal and professional growth. She shared lessons learned from her own career, including insights regarding relationship-building, learning, leadership and embracing challenges.

Predaina is director of program management operations for Northrop Grumman’s Technology Services sector overseeing program performance across a diverse multi-billion dollar global portfolio. Previously she led teams through complex engineering problems in hardware design and manufacturing; software; technology research and development; systems integration; engineering process improvement; mission assurance; and multi-national global security programs.

Predaina is active in Northrop Grumman employee resource groups, is the executive sponsor of the global Northrop Grumman Women’s International Network and has mentored many engineering students and young professionals. She had a feature role in DiscoverE’s Girl Day national social media campaign during National Engineers Week. Predaina is a life member of SWE and was a catalyst for sponsoring hundreds of SWE memberships at Northrop Grumman.

She earned bachelor’s degrees in computer science, and astrophysical and planetary sciences from the University of Colorado, and a master’s degree in engineering management from George Washington University.

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Northrop Grumman’s Naomi Hernandez and Tizoc Loza Honored at 2017 Great Minds in STEM HENAAC Conference

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:45:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Oct. 23, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employees Naomi Hernandez and Tizoc Loza were honored for being outstanding role models in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) this weekend at the 29th Annual Great Minds in STEM HENAAC Conference in Pasadena, California.

HENAAC recognizes the achievements and contributions of top professionals in the Hispanic community from academia, government, military and industry. They are innovators and STEM leaders

Naomi Hernandez, Northrop Grumman

who serve as role models to inspire young people to pursue technical careers with a focus on the Hispanic community. Award winners are peer reviewed and selected by a committee of representatives from industry, government, military and academic institutions.

Hernandez, a lead project engineer with Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, received a HENAAC Luminary Award. She has been actively involved with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) serving on the national board of directors, has received the SHPE Junipero Serra Award and the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever Award. She works with Northrop Grumman’s Adelante employee resource group, the SHPE Central Florida chapter and mentors Hispanic engineering students. She earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a master’s degree in systems engineering from Southern Methodist University.

Loza, the Northrop Grumman manager for global supplier diversity programs, received the HENAAC Santiago Rodriguez Diversity Award. He is responsible for the development and implementation of the Small Business Innovation Research Program, which supports the transfer of technology to small businesses and universities, and he manages the Northrop Grumman Mentor-Protégé program. He supports education working with Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges/Universities and other Minority Institutions to identify scholarship awards, research and development programs, and subcontracting opportunities. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and international business from California State University, Long Beach, and a master’s with an emphasis in supply chain from Strayer University, Alexandria, Virginia.

Tizoc Loza, Northrop Grumman

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Northrop Grumman’s Alisha Madison and Joanee’ Johnson Honored at Women of Color STEM Conference

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 14:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Oct. 9, 2017 –Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employees Alisha Madison and Joanee’ Johnson were honored at the 22nd Annual Women of Color STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Conference in Detroit this weekend. The conference recognizes outstanding women in STEM fields, provides opportunities for professional development, networking and recruiting, and promotes the increased involvement of women and minority groups in STEM careers by highlighting the success of others.

Alisha Madison, Northrop Grumman

Joanee' Johnson, Northrop Grumman

Madison received the College-level Promotion of Education award which “demonstrates an exemplary commitment to enhancing the opportunities for minorities in technology careers through promotion of scientific and technical education programs,” according to the conference organizers. She is a senior manager of business process analysis and proposal management for Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems sector.

Madison is active in the community and she started the Bella Network in 2016 to give underrepresented women access to corporate, professional and entrepreneurial women that can help them elevate their careers and businesses to the next level of success. She earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of California at Irvine and a master’s degree in business from Howard University, Washington, D.C.

Johnson, manager of mission assurance for Northrop Grumman Technology Services received the Industry – Community Service award, which recognizes an employee “who uses technology in novel ways to improve access to jobs and educational opportunities, and boost understanding of technology's potential to improve access to useful services.”

She is a Six Sigma Green Belt and has more than 27 years of technical experience in Capability Maturity Model Integration Level 5 software development, and program and engineering management. Johnson’s community service recognition includes a Leadership and Community Involvement award from the San Diego chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and a Woman of Distinction award from Women Incorporated, San Diego. She is active in Northrop Grumman employee resource groups supporting women, African-Americans, Hispanics and Asian-Pacific Islander Americans; the San Diego chapter of Jack and Jill of America; Girl Scouts of America; and the NSBE Summer Engineering Experience for Kids program. Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Tennessee State University and a master’s degree in engineering management from National University.

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Northrop Grumman’s April Fowles Receives Outstanding Woman in Technology Award at 2017 National Society of Black Engineers Conference

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 18:45:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. –April 3, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employee April Fowles received the Outstanding Woman in Technology award at the 43rd annual National Society of Black Engineer’s (NSBE) conference held this weekend in Kansas City.

Northrop Grumman employee April Fowles received the Outstanding Woman in Technology award at the 43rd annual National Society of Black Engineer’s conference held this weekend in Kansas City.

The NSBE’s Outstanding Woman in Technology award recognizes individuals with a career of exceptional accomplishments in an engineering or technical field, leadership abilities, demonstrated support for increasing the number of women in engineering and technology, and a high level of achievement in technology.

Fowles, the supplier manufacturing engineering manager for Military Aircraft Systems, Northrop Grumman, provides technical support and coordination with procurement and subcontractors. She has more than 12 years of experience in fabrication, liaison and assembly manufacturing engineering in support of various aircraft programs. Fowles mentors other engineers, participates in recruiting and hiring and speaks to teens about her engineering experience to encourage them to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics opportunities. She earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in industrial and systems engineering from the University of Southern California.

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Watch Live: Panel on Discovering New Planets and the Future in Space

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 17:50:00 GMT

Today at 3 p.m. ET Northrop Grumman's Alberto Conti and panel will discuss NASA's mission to discover new planets and its future

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Northrop Grumman’s Joseph J. Farina Named 29th Honorary Naval Aviator

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:27:00 GMT

NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Washington – Feb. 23, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employee Joseph J. Farina has been designated an honorary naval aviator for his “truly extraordinary” contributions to naval aviation. Farina is the 29th recipient of the award since the program began in October 1949.

Capt. Trevor Estes, commanding officer of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, pinned Farina with the “Wings of Gold” on behalf of Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson, Jan. 13, at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington. As a new honorary naval aviator, Farina now has the right to wear the wings.

Northrop Grumman employee Joseph J. Farina has been designated an honorary naval aviator for his “truly extraordinary” contributions to naval aviation. Farina is the 29th recipient of the award since the program began in October 1949.

Farina, a senior logistics field representative for Northrop Grumman, was cited for providing more than four decades of support to the U.S. Navy and the airborne electronic attack community on hundreds of successful major carrier and expeditionary deployments and numerous contingency and combat operations.

Previous awardees include Adm. Arleigh Burke, Gen. James “Jimmy” Doolittle, Vice Adm. Hyman C. Rickover, Senator John Warner, Bob Hope and Jackie Cooper. Only one other Northrop Grumman employee has been honored: Corwin “Corky” Meyer, Grumman Aerospace’s first official full-time chief experimental test-pilot, became Honorary Naval Aviator No. 23, in 1997.

For 42 of his 53 years with the company, Farina was the face of Northrop Grumman at Whidbey Island. To numerous naval commands, wings, squadrons and supply depots and thousands of aircrew who called him “Papa Joe,” Farina was the link to the company to ensure the EA-18G Growlers of today and the EA-6B Prowlers and A-6 Intruders of the past were always ready for combat.

“No airborne electronic attack squadron has missed an operation or combat sortie during his four decade watch,” said Estes.

Before moving to Whidbey Island in 1975, Farina worked on the team that designed, assembled, integrated and tested the Lunar Module for the Apollo program in Cape Canaveral, Florida. He received the Manned Space-Flight Awareness Award from NASA for his work on Apollo 16.

Farina joined Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp. in Bethpage, New York, in 1964. After service spanning eight presidential administrations and touching the lives of thousands of warfighters and their families, he will officially retire on Feb. 24.

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Northrop Grumman Employees Kerron Duncan and Joanee’ Johnson Honored at 2017 Black Engineer of the Year Conference

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 17:51:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – Feb. 13, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employees Kerron Duncan and Joanee’ Johnson received top awards at the 31st annual Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference held this weekend in Washington, D.C. Additionally, 14 Northrop Grumman employees were recognized as BEYA Modern-Day Technology Leaders.

Kerron Duncan, manager of mission and model based engineering for Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, received a BEYA Industry Professional Achievement award.

The employees were recognized for their dedication to community service, educational leadership and outstanding technical and professional contributions, among other achievements.

Duncan, manager of mission and model based engineering for Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, received a BEYA Industry Professional Achievement award. He has led teams involved in radar systems, electronic warfare, electro-optic infrared, communications and cyber. Duncan has authored six publications and received 14 invention disclosures. In 2007 he received a BEYA Modern Day Technology Leader Award and has been an active supporter of STEM in the community with the Baltimore City/County After School programs, VEX Robotics and the Northrop Grumman High School Involvement Partnership mentor program. He earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from Morgan State University.

Johnson, manager of mission assurance for Northrop Grumman Technology Services, received a BEYA Industry Community Service Award. She is a Six Sigma Green Belt and has more than 27 years of technical experience in Capability Maturity Model Integration Level 5 software development, and program and engineering management. Johnson’s community service recognition includes a Leadership and Community Involvement award from the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and a Woman of Distinction award from Women Incorporated, San Diego. She is active in Northrop Grumman employee resource groups supporting women, African-Americans, Hispanics and Asian-Pacific Islander Americans; the San Diego chapter of Jack and Jill of America; Girl Scouts of America; and the NSBE Summer Engineering Experience for Kids program. Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Tennessee State University and a master’s degree in engineering management from National University.

Joanee’ Johnson, manager of mission assurance for Northrop Grumman Technology Services, received a BEYA Industry Community Service Award.

The Northrop Grumman employees who were honored as BEYA Modern-Day Technology Leaders are: Kenneth Brown, Robert Chandler, Tobias Daniels, Cecelia Edwards-Carter, Michele Garriques, Sherry Hudgins, Scott Pickens, Nathaniel Porter, Rita Robinson, Nicole Toler, Constance Ukonne and Theodore Williams.

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