Engineer/Principal Tooling Engineer Level 2/3
Relocation assistance may be available. U.S. Government Secret clearance required for start. Travel required: 10% of the time.
About the role
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.
Responsibilities
- Create 3D models and 2D drawings to be used in the manufacturing of new tooling in support of various programs.
- Create effective and safe designs that are used to manufacture, test, qualify, and transport product.
- Schedule and run 30/60/90% Design Reviews to ensure customer satisfaction throughout the design cycle.
- Work with internal customers to conceptualize and design support equipment for new and existing programs.
- Work closely with other Tool Engineering functions to provide designs on time and within budget.
- Understand and monitor budget and schedule for own tasks.
- Review Engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance prior to starting.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access prior to starting.
- Solid modeling experience (NX preferred).
- Experience with manufacturing processes.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with 2D drawing preparation.
- Experience with GD&T practice and implementation.
Qualifications
Tooling Engineer Level 2
- Bachelor’s in STEM with 1 year of experience in Mechanical, Design, Tooling, Manufacturing, Die, Product, or similar engineering fields; OR
- Master’s in STEM with 0 years of experience in the above fields.
Principal Tooling Engineer Level 3
- Bachelor’s in STEM with 4 years of experience in Mechanical, Design, Tooling, Manufacturing, Die, Product, or similar engineering fields; OR
- Master’s in STEM with 3 years of experience in the above fields; OR
- PhD in STEM with 0 years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active U.S. Government clearance.
- Active Special Program Access (PAR).
- Demonstrated experience with NX modeling.
- Structural analysis experience (FEA and hand calculations).
- Mechanical design and assembly experience.
- Experience managing small to medium-sized design projects.
Pay
Primary Level (Level 2) Salary Range: $72,100 – $108,100 per year.
Secondary Level (Level 3) Salary Range: $89,400 – $134,200 per year.
Base salary offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differentials, discretionary bonuses, annual performance-based bonuses, long-term incentives (for Vice President or Director roles), health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.