Used primarily for research , development , production and testing of solid propellants , ABL is a one-of-a-kind business that employs approximately 1,600 Ph . Ds ., scientists , engineers , functional support , such as business and program management , global supply chain , human resources , technicians and hourly workers .
“ There is a special work ethic that the people in our local communities possess that is unmatched in other parts of the country ,” says Steven Weiss , director of tactical propulsion and ordnance for Northrop Grumman . “ They are dedicated to getting the job done safely and put personal pride into the quality of their work . They truly care about the mission of protecting sovereignty and securing freedoms for U . S . citizens and our allies .”
Northrop Grumman recently announced the building of a new missile integration facility in West Virginia , a 113,000- square-foot facility that will support long-term growth in advanced weapons development and increase its capacity to deliver weapons to meet warfighter needs .
missiles per year , as well as add more engineering and manufacturing jobs to the area .
“ The missile integration facility will bring engineering and manufacturing jobs to the Rocket Center region , making Northrop Grumman one of the largest manufacturers in West Virginia ,” Weiss says .
Unlike many traditional missile integration facilities that only produce one type of missile , the facility can be easily modified to manage the integration of current and new missile programs . This facility will also incorporate the latest digital manufacturing equipment along with smart manufacturing and modular work cells .
“ We are one of the largest manufacturing organizations in the area and this helps attract members of the community from the Maryland , West Virginia and Pennsylvania areas , as well as nationally due to the large footprint of Northrop Grumman businesses ,” Weiss says .
This project is expected to be completed in 2024 and will be able to aid in the production of at least 600 strike
“ There is a special work ethic that the people in our local communities possess that is unmatched in other parts of the country . They are dedicated to getting the job done safely and put personal pride into the quality of their work . They truly care about the mission of protecting sovereignty and securing freedoms for U . S . citizens and our allies .”