Apply on Employer Site

Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Tool Engineer/Principal Tool Engineer - R10218852

Palmdale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $125K/yr

1+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking a Tool Engineer or Principal Tool Engineer to join their team in Palmdale, CA. The role involves coordinating design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures, managing project phases, and presenting project updates to leadership.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Coordination of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with customers, both internal and external

Coordinate/develop & execute test plans

Conduct root cause failure investigations and implement associated corrective actions

Develop & evaluate process improvements

Ensures adequate funding and performs schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and schedule and technical risks

Lead and manage all phases of project: design, documentation, fabrication, assembly, validation and sustainment

Develop high-quality presentations for leadership meetings, workshops, and stakeholder briefings

Present project updates effectively to leadership, ensuring clarity and alignment on project progress and next steps

Qualification

Technical EngineeringGeometric DimensioningTolerancingComputer Aided DesignProject ManagementComposite ExperienceCross Functional CoordinationFundamental Engineering CertificationCertified Professional Engineer

Required

Bachelor's degree with 1 year of technical and/or engineering experience or Master's degree with 0 years of experience

Ability to read, interpret, and analyze technical models and drawings

Basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T/ASME Y 14.5)

Experience coordinating with cross functional teams across multiple organizations

Experience with computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., computer aided design / computer aided manufacturing CAD/CAM)

Experience managing projects (Cost, schedule and technical performance)

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret or Top-Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Ability to work any shift/schedule as determined by the business

Ability to travel at least 10%

Bachelor's degree with 4 years of technical and/or engineering experience or Master's degree with 3 years of engineering experience or PhD with 0 years of experience

Intermediate knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T/ASME Y 14.5)