Job Training Program

Possible drives us at Northrop Grumman. It's at the heart of everything we do - compelling us to solve the challenges between space and below the waves. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of advancement through science, technology and engineering. We are over 100,000 people - with careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - working as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman has an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The Northrop Grumman DoD SkillBridge programis an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. Any rank, enlisted or officer, may apply for our program. Since 2020 Northrop Grumman has been recognized as a partner for the DoD SkillBridge program. We provide opportunities to gain real-world corporate experience with the potential for follow-on, full-time employment post separation/retirement. Our military team understands what it is like to transition out of the military with over 200 years of combined service, therefore we have been able to maintain an over 90% offer rate for participants of our program.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program. Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC. Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities. Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.