Principle Design Engineer
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.Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking Designers to support our Tooling Engineering team at our Bacchus (Magna), Utah facility.
The candidate will be responsible for concept development, modeling design, and the creation of fabrication drawings for tooling and support equipment used in Solid Rocket Motor applications.
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Create 3D models and 2D drawings to be used in the manufacturing of new tooling, to support the production of rocket motors.
- Create effective and safe equipment that is used to manufacture, test, qualify, and transport rocket motors or rocket motor components.
- Interface with review team to ensure customer satisfaction with design.
- Work with internal Customers to concept needed support equipment for new and existing programs.
- Developing tooling concepts, creating/reviewing, and improving manufacturing processes to meet Customer requirements.
- Work closely with Tool Engineers to create models and final drawings.
- Understand/monitor cost and schedule.
- Review engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Design or related technical field
- Minimum 5 years of technical experience in design and fabrication of special tooling and related equipment; 3 years of experience with a MASTER’s degree.
- CAD modeling and 2D drafting experience. Siemens NX/Teamcenter preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2018).
- Knowledge and application of drawing weld symbols and application of AWS (American Weld Society) specifications.
- Knowledge of applicable OSHA Safety Standards.
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