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MECH&AE 830.42
The primary objective of this course is to introduce the subject of Flight Mechanics, as applied to atmospheric, fixed-wing, flight vehicles, and to provide a clear understanding of related topics, specifically Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Performance, Static and Dynamic Stability, and Flight Controls. This course will be held virtually via Adobe Connect. 
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MECH&AE 730.40
The objective of this webinar is to introduce the subject of Flight Mechanics, as applied to fixed-wing aircraft, with emphasis on Stability and Control.
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MECH&AE 730.50
Fundamentals of fatigue design and aircraft fleet management will be introduced and discussed as well as some lessons learned from the history.
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MECH&AE 810.40
This course provides a comprehensive background in metallic airframe sizing that combines input from both material strength analyses and hands-on design experience.
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MECH&AE 847.100
This course provides an introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of composite structural analysis for aircraft and spacecraft vehicles. This course is specifically designed for Northrop Grumman employees and is not open to the public.
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MECH&AE X 428.71
This course introduces students to Automation in the Aerospace Industry.  
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MGMT 715.08
This timely and interactive workshop will explore our current epidemic of burnout and stress, and introduce how positive psychology and practicing happiness can optimize Resilience, Creativity, and Productivity.
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EC ENGR 870.01
This course provides fundamental understanding of analog CMOS technologies, modeling, device characterization, and CMOS circuit design.
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EC ENGR 870.02
In this course you will learn about modern op-amp architectures, stability of op-amp feedback networks, compensation techniques, fully differential circuits and common mode feedback issues, advanced and special purpose op-amps, and some practical applications.
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EC ENGR 870.03
This course covers design approach and techniques to optimize for speed, area and power for Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) digital circuits from design to physical layout.
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EC ENGR 870.04
This course starts with a look at digital and analog domain in communication, sampling theorem and discrete time analog signal processing.
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EC ENGR 870.05
This course covers the principles of radio frequency (RF) circuit and system design, with emphasis on monolithic implementation in nanometer CMOS integrated circuits. 
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: March 4, 2024 (May still be accepting enrollments)
EC ENGR 870.06
This course covers the concept, design and application of microwave systems and devices. 
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: April 1, 2024
MECH&AE 810.50
This course introduces participants to practical hands-on information, data, and techniques for designing composite airframe structures with respect to design regulations and specifications. It covers a broad range of aircraft configurations, from transports and fighters to general aviation aircraft.
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MECH&AE 847.102
This course allows participants to integrate the information presented in the preceding courses and use this knowledge in an individual or team project.
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MECH&AE 847.101
This course provides aspects of the materials construction and testing, and examines manufacturing tolerances and their impact in the materials construction processing. This course is specifically designed for Northrop Grumman employees and is not open to the public.
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MECH&AE X 428.70
This course covers and introduces students to composite materials and processing within aerospace. 
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MECH&AE 715.03
Beyond plain text resume - adapting insights from the acting community to create personal portfolios for STEM professionals. Engineers are stars too!
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MGMT 715.01
This one hour program will draw on studies that reveal the essential skills for maximizing creativity, health, and productivity in times of crisis. These skills are equally applicable to both work and home environments.
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MGMT 715.60
Cultivating GREY LEADERSHIP® unveils a foundational framework within which we can manage all of the grey that comes at us every single minute of every single day in both our personal and professional lives in this post black-and-white world.
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COM SCI 715.10
Join us for a conversation on the Evolution of Information Security, offering rare insights into the very beginnings of Information Security, the evolution to today, why it matters, and how you can use your Technology Management capabilities to make the world a better place.
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EC ENGR 830.70
This course emphasizes the DSP technology used in modern communication systems.  
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EC ENGR 830.80
Learn the essential concepts of full DSP synchronization for timing recovery, phase recovery, and carrier recovery. Understand the processes through sample designs and implementations. This course will be held virtually via Adobe Connect. 
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MECH&AE 810.75
This course includes an overview of damage tolerance and durability of composites.
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MECH&AE X 428.75
Learn to analyze data to provide process-oriented, data-driven solutions to complex problems.
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MECH&AE 810.76
This course provides practical design considerations for composite structures used in aircraft and space applications. Instruction covers building block approach for qualifying new composite designs, and the role of advanced manufacturing, development, and rapid prototyping in supporting design, including recent NGC case studies. This course is specifically designed for Northrop Grumman employees and is not open to the public.
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EC ENGR 870.10
Gain a comprehensive treatment of testability for all manifestations of electronics. Explore the techniques that to provide built-in self-test (BIST) capabilities – not only at the IC level but also at the board and system levels as well.
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EC ENGR 870.200
This course will teach you how to design printed circuit assemblies & enclosures for EMI-EMC compliance including IOT and 5G. This course will be held virtually via Adobe Connect.
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MECH&AE 878.20
Understanding and harnessing various failure modes, including fatigue and fracture failure mechanisms, is vital to a successful failure analysis and design development. In fact, fracture often has…
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: March 19, 2024 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT 715.62
This session covers a diagnostic tool for understanding where teamwork is breaking down, and the mindsets that can help build a foundation of team trust.
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EC ENGR 810.40
This course provides an introduction and overview of laser communication principles and technologies for unguided, free-space beam propagation.
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EC ENGR 801.02
Course is designed to benefit industry scientists, engineers, program managers, and other professionals who have a need to develop the necessary technical background to effectively design, develop, test, deploy, and operate Li-Ion battery energy storage systems.
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MECH&AE X 428.74
This course will provide the student with an enhanced knowledge and ability to design for manufacturability by providing a basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Format: In-Person
Next Start Date: April 12, 2024
MECH&AE 717.05
Enhance your engineering career by understanding how Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, an international design language is used to communicate your ideas effectively to the engineering community through a 2D drawing or 3D model to meet your functional requirements.
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MECH&AE 830.50
This course provides an up-to-date and comprehensive treatment of GPS and other global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) and their applications.
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EC ENGR 870.90
This course is for anyone who has worked with today’s ICs, high-speed designs and PCB layouts.  No advanced math is required though attendees will find it helpful to bring a scientific calculator to the course. The course is not an introductory course. It is presented at a technical level that will provide experienced designers with information to design and layout a high speed PCB.
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MGMT 715.07
In this short workshop an experienced manager and consultant will share some of the latest knowledge and practices used by effective managers, salespeople, and leaders to influence how people make decisions.
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MECH&AE X 428.72
This course will introduce participants to the mystifying world of the Industrial Engineer.
Format: In-Person
Next Start Date: March 1, 2024 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MECH&AE 830.70
This course is designed for practitioners who want to develop, streamline, or enhance their knowledge and experiences in Kalman filters. This course will be held virtually via Adobe Connect. 
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MGMT 715.14
Some of the greatest lessons on leadership come from our own experience, not a best-seller. You will be inspired to reflect on and integrate seemingly unrelated experiences to build your leadership capacity.
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: February 28, 2024 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT 715.20
You will learn skills that will help you manage every generation but they will be exponentially important when working with Millennials.
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MECH&AE 847.103
This course focuses on advanced composites and structures topics including: composite design considerations for spacecraft, aircraft and rotorcraft; bonded and bolted joint design methodology and…
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EC ENGR 810.70
This course is an intensive and comprehensive presentation of all aspects of the measurement of microwave antenna characteristics.
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EC ENGR 860.50
This course presents the structure, unique attributes and capabilities, and implementation considerations of standard multirate filter structures including polyphase, dyadic half-band, and Cascade Integrator-Comb (CIC).
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EC ENGR 810.80
This course describes sensor and data fusion methods that improve the probability of correct target detection, classification, identification, and state estimation.
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MECH&AE 870.12
This course will provide the student with an enhanced knowledge and ability to design for manufacturability by providing a basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing based on ASME Y14.5 standards.
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MGMT 715.11
Learn how 15 emotional intelligence traits can benefit remote and hybrid workers by becoming more self-reliant when working autonomously, controlling perceptions, driving and delivering optimal performance, building high-trust relationships and communicating more effectively.
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MGMT 815.05
Learn how to effectively receive and give feedback.
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EC ENGR 810.90
This intensive 3-day course provides a state-of-the-art review of satellite communications networks and applications from system and service perspectives. 
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MECH&AE 810.110
Understand the "big picture" of space launch vehicle design by exploring the history of manned and unmanned launch vehicles, along with current designs and future concepts. Learn all…
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MECH&AE 830.90
Learn how to design a spacecraft or satellite attitude control system by exploring real spacecraft design and understanding modern practical design and analysis methods.
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MECH&AE 810.170
This course is intended to help practicing engineers and managers (structural or non-structural) with limited structural background become familiar with the concepts, techniques, and practices that are essential to the development of spacecraft structures. The general background of spacecraft structures, fundamental structural mechanics theories, and the engineering procedures that are employed in daily engineering practices from design to verification are introduced.
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MGMT 715.30
Discover key steps in speaking the language of Data Science/AI to bridge the growing gap between analytics and business needs.
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: May 2, 2024
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