I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Northrop Grumman (Bellevue, NE) in Jan 2013
Interview
I applied for three entry level software engineering jobs as I was a senior about to graduate. This was followed immediately by an email with some general questions which I promptly answered. After waiting 4 months, I was finally contacted for an interview for one of the positions. I arrived at the facility to meet a hiring manager who seemed indifferent, almost like he didn't care that I was there. He told me that based on my resume, it's obvious that I am qualified for the position, but he is looking for a person he will like working with. Someone he can be friends with outside of work and "party" with. I felt the interview went well and he liked me. He told me I would for sure hear back within 2 weeks, because he and his boss would be travelling starting the next day. Four weeks went by and I heard nothing. I finally contacted the recruiter who setup the interview. She quickly replied saying she asked the manager who said they can't go further because of funding constraints. The recruiter was very helpful, and even helped me get an interview with another hiring manager at the same location. At that point, I felt that my experience so far there was negative, so I declined the interview. My advice to anyone who really wants to work there is to stay in contact with your recruiter, they at least seemed very willing to help.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me if I'm ok with making software that kills people, and basic questions about if I have anything in my record that could prevent security clearance. Most questions were behavioral, trying to get to know you on a more personal level. No technical questions were asked.
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Northrop Grumman (Denver, CO) in Nov 2012
Interview
My initial contact with the company was through our school career fair. I did not receive an on-campus interview; however, after about a month I was invited to an on-site interview. Several other candidates attended as well. We were introduced to the company by several panels of employees (young and old). We were then put through two interviews. Each interview consisted of 2-3 interviewers in a small office. The interviews were very down-to-earth. There were standard H.R. type questions and several questions regarding project and job experience. Several of the candidates were asked very technical oriented questions. I myself was not.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
[paraphrasing] "You are an electrical engineer. This is a software engineering position. Prove to me that you have what it takes to work here."