Northrop Grumman · 22 hours ago
Engineer Tool
Palmdale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$83K/yr - $125K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in aeronautics and technology, seeking an Engineer Tool to join their qualified team in Palmdale, CA. The role involves coordinating design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures, executing test plans, and managing all phases of project development while mentoring less experienced engineers.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
Performing tolerance analysis to ensure form/fit/function
Conduct root cause failure investigations and implement associated corrective actions
Develop & evaluate process improvements
Assist Product Development Team with new product designs to ensure manufacturability, validate process/technology
Developing 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
Managing all phases of project: design, document, fabricate, assemble, and validate
The TE shall work with internal/external customers, and colleagues to ensure that the design meets the customer needs and see it through each phase of the engineering process (Design, Fabrication, and Implementation)
In addition, it is essential that this person have the ability to mentor less experienced engineers, work autonomously and in a team environment, adapt to processes and company policy while providing input or methods of process/design innovation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Mathematical) with 2 years of experience OR Master's Degree in STEM with 0 years of experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret and PAR within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. US citizen required for clearance
Excellent time management skills for working within established production timelines and schedules
This position requires having the ability to communicate with various levels of leadership
Preferred
Active DOD Clearance and PAR
Composite experience and process knowledge
Direct Tool design experience of medium to large scale tooling
Direct Aerospace Tooling experience
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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