2026 Associate Tool Engineer - Sunnyvale CA
About The Position
Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you! Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems in Sunnyvale, CA.
Requirements
- Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution
- Be majoring in or having majored in Bachelor's in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology Engineering or Math)
- Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
- The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
- Experience in 3D CAD modeling using standard commercial CAD software.
- Experience in 2D drafting and drawing creation from 3D models.
- Exposure to design and fabrication of special tooling and assemblies.
Nice To Haves
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
- PLM experience such as Siemens Teamcenter or Windchill.
- Attention to detail, consistently delivering high-quality drawings to meet requirements.
- Passion for design, i.e. enthusiasm for designing, building, and supporting tools or machinery.
- Excellent communication and written skills; able to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences and produce high‑quality documentation.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal customers and project teams to capture functional and performance requirements.
- Develop initial tooling concepts that address new and existing program needs.
- Create detailed 3D CAD models (NX preferred) and production 2D drawings specifying fit, form, and function.
- Develop fabrication requirements that incorporate standardized manufacturing instructions (ERP system), along with procurement specifications and inspection plans to guide the production process.
- Ensure design documentation clearly communicates technical intent.
- Provide hands-on technical support to in-house manufacturing teams and vendors during fabrication.
- Perform first-article and in-process inspections to validate that manufacturing outputs meet design specifications and performance targets.
- Troubleshoot and resolve fabrication issues to maintain quality and schedule.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
