Tool Engineer - Composite Structures

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

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 - 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, they're making history.

The Mission Enabling Products (MEP) Business Unit is seeking a Tool Design Engineer to join our team. Northrop Grumman MEP Business Unit designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include satellites and associated space components and services, launch vehicles and related propulsion systems, missile products, subsystems and defense electronics, precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition, and advanced aerospace structures.

 

This position is located in San Diego, CA. The Tool Design Engineer is responsible for developing and designing tooling used to manufacture, inspect, and test aerospace composite hardware. The Tool Design Engineer will partner with Manufacturing, Test, and Design Engineering functions to ensure successful execution and delivery of hardware.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Create, prototype, design, and analyze tools and fixtures for manufacturing and testing of composite parts and assemblies

• Develop and refine components and subsystems utilizing design skills, hand calculations, CAD modeling software and analytical tool

• Perform detailed 3D designs. Generate 2D drawings and related documents

• Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews. Includes generation of presentation media for PDR, CDR, and MRR type reviews

• Support manufacturing and test of fixtures and hardware as required

• Aid in the generation of manufacturing and test plans

• Support procurement of tooling and fixtures

• Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals of the program team, matrix organization, and customers

• Support continuous improvement of departmental tools and procedures

• Ensure designs meet manufacturing and test plans, while maintaining targets for cost and schedule

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering with 2+ years working in a structural design field

• Experience in the design of tooling such as machining fixtures, assembly fixtures, test fixtures, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

• Ability to perform design of tooling to ensure successful execution of manufacturing and test plans

• Experience in CAD and PLM systems is required. Siemens NX and Teamcenter experience is preferred

• Experience in drawing generation, with the ability to apply GD&T

• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFMA) principles and mistake-proofing

• Has the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with aerospace tooling, including composite layup molds and precision assembly fixtures

• Aerospace experience with product definition (specifications, SOW's, drawings, ICD compliance) and design and verification processes

• Should be a self-starter and possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Experience with composite manufacturing processes and applications

• Ability to receive Top Secret clearance

Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00

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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.