CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25 of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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. Our employees are not only part of history, theyre making history.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for an Associate Engineer Tool to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting El Segundo, CA.

The Associate Engineer Tool will be part of our Tooling Team and will design Tooling to support Aerospace composite part fabrication, handling, and assembly for the commercial and defense aerospace industries.  Engineers get the opportunity to manage their work from design concept thru implementation.  Our Tooling Team works independently, but interacts closely with safety, engineering, manufacturing, and customers to achieve expectations. 

The ideal candidate for this role will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborating with internal and external customers.  You will work closely with manufacturing engineers, CAD Designers, safety, and operations, designing industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, while considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements.  If you are looking for an opportunity to grow with a leader in the Aerospace Industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

This position requires 100 work on-site located at El Segundo, CA.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Coordination of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with internal and external customers.
• Coordinate, develop, and execute test plans.
• Perform tolerance analysis to ensure form, fit, and function.
• Conduct root cause failure investigations and implement associated corrective actions.
• Develop and evaluate process improvements.
• Assist Product Development Team with new product designs to ensure manufacturability, validate process/technology.
• Develop manufacturing processes, plans, and procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment in support of our process work instructions and visual aids of our shop planning process and other functions that affect product performance.
• Manage all phases of project: design, document, fabricate, assemble and validate.

Basic Qualifications Associate Engineer Tool:

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM related field with experience in engineering, design, tooling, fabrication, or manufacturing/production environment
• Experience standing up production assembly line or cost center
• Experience utilizing Siemens NX/CATIA CAD tools or applicable 3D CAD systems
• Ability to work in a high pace environment
• Ability to work with minimal oversight
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in project management
• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Experience with Aerospace Tooling 
• Ability to Read/understand blueprints/GD&T in accordance with ASME 14.5
• 1 year of Experience working with SAP

What we offer:
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer comprehensive benefits

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Primary Level Salary Range: $69,400.00 - $104,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.