Associate Design Engineering / Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Rolling Meadows, IL

83d • $64,200 - $96,400

About The Position

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 is looking for you to join our team as an Engineer Design based out of Rolling Meadows, IL. As a Design Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Using Model-based Engineering and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously adapt innovation.

Requirements

• For an Associate Design Engineer: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering related discipline or continuing education with 0-2 years of experience in Engineering documentation, CAD design and CNC shop operations.
• A high school diploma/GED and 4-6 additional years of related experience is accepted in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
• For a Design Engineer (Level 2): A Bachelor's degree in Engineering related discipline or continuing education with 2-4 years of experience in Engineering documentation, CAD design and CNC shop operations.
• A high school diploma/GED and 6-8 additional years of related experience is accepted in lieu of Associates Degree.
• Working knowledge and aptitude of electro-mechanical / mechanical systems and hardware.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling tools.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability for infrequent travel (<10%).
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of CNC programming languages (HAAS).
• An Associates degree or higher in Engineering related discipline.
• Experience in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
• Experience with hardware and software configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Be part of Northrop Grumman's dynamic Mechanical Engineering team in Rolling Meadows, IL.
• Responsible for the maintenance and design of contracted hardware sub-systems used in the support of airborne electronic systems and ground test systems.
• Support design modeling and drawing efforts utilizing SolidWorks.
• Support fabrication through initial programming, set up and operate CNC machining center and 3D printing.
• Create models, 2D drawings, checking hardware drawings and related documents for soundness, efficiency, and simplicity in design.
• Create or update layout drawings, fabrication drawings and engineering change orders.
• Support Mechanical Engineers design reviews.
• Provide manufacturing engineering liaison support, working with suppliers, hardware testing, and supporting Integration and Test (I&T) operations.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree