Speaking on Business: Northrop Grumman

Published: Oct. 4, 2022, 4:30 p.m.

b'This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Utah\\u2019s aerospace sector began in the 1950s and today, one of the companies at the center of Utah\\u2019s aerospace industry is Northrop Grumman. Tamara Humphrey is vice president for the company\\u2019s Aerostructures business and is here to tell us more.\\n\\nTamara Humphrey:\\nUtah is quickly becoming one of the nation\\u2019s leading states in aerospace design and manufacturing. From developing large-scale space systems that will take us to Mars, to providing highly-advanced composite structures for future aircraft, we foresee exponential business growth here over the next decade. \\n\\nWithin our Aerostructures business, Northrop Grumman engineers and technicians are defining new possibilities for commercial and military aircraft, including space and missile systems. As experts in their field, our employees are truly improving how our nation\\u2019s most advanced technologies are brought to life while helping make them more cost efficient over the long term. \\n\\nWith the growth we\\u2019re experiencing today, we\\u2019re always looking for skilled manufacturing technicians and engineers while working with local technical colleges to build the right educational pipeline for continued growth. \\n\\nFind out more at NorthropGrumman.com. \\n\\nDerek Miller: \\nOver 40,000 people work in Utah\\u2019s aerospace sector and we are fortunate to have Northrop Grumman leading the way in workforce development and highly-advanced technologies, efforts that help defend our nation and advance human discovery. I\\u2019m Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. \\n\\nOriginally Aired: September 28, 2022.'