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Northrop Grumman · 9 hours ago

Principal/Sr. Principal Tooling Configuration Control Analyst

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$94K/yr - $141K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. They are looking for a Tooling Configuration Control Analyst to own the configuration management life-cycle for tooling assets, ensuring compliance with internal and external customer requirements.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Configuration Management of tooling – Create, maintain, and enforce naming conventions, part‑numbering, and tool type classifications for the tooling configuration library

Change Control & Release – Work with Tool Design Engineering to review engineering change notices, vendor change requests, and substantial design change packages, route change requests and approve revisions

Documentation – Validate that all tool artifacts (3‑D models, 2‑D drawings, procurement specifications, inspection plans) are version‑controlled, signed, and stored in the system. Conduct periodic configuration audits for internal and external stakeholders

Lifecycle Traceability – Maintain traceability matrices linking tooling to system requirements, and certification records. Track tool status from initiation through production, use, and decommissioning

Supplier & Vendor Management – Engage with suppliers to obtain tooling quotes, validate certification paperwork, and confirm compliance, safety, and quality standards

Process Improvement – Collaborate with tool design engineers to identify gaps in current tooling workflows, recommend integration enhancements (including improvements to the tool request system), and lead focused training for the tool design team

Qualification

Configuration Management2D Drawings ReviewFabricationVendor EvaluationMicrosoft OfficeProduct Life-Cycle ManagementCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem Solving

Required

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; OR 3 or more years of relevant experience with a Master's degree

Experience applying Configuration Management principals

Experience reviewing 2D drawings for completeness, revisions and record control

Minimum 2 years technical experience in design and fabrication environment

Experience evaluating vendor and equipment capability and ability to perform required tasks to include production of tooling as well as unique aerospace part production

Experience utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) to document and manage business processes

Experience working in a (Product Life-Cycle Management System) PLM

Ability to obtain US Secret Clearance

US Citizenship required