Northrop Grumman Systems Engineer interview experience

No offer

Medium

Negative

New Malden, EnglandPosted Oct 2024 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My interview journey started with a first stage that felt like a gatekeeping step to assess whether I’d be a fit for the next round.

It was about 45 minutes and focused mainly on my previous work experience.

The second stage took much longer—around two hours—and centered on competency-based questions aligned to the company’s values. They asked for examples, including moments where I came up with a new solution, and the conversation was clearly designed to evaluate how I’d behave on the job.

Even though the interviews themselves went well, the process dragged on for months. I was repeatedly brought back into discussion and even saw salary negotiations move downward every few weeks, ending up nearly £10k below what was

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