Principal/Sr. Principal Tooling Configuration Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman • Sunnyvale, CA

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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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Tooling Configuration Control Analyst based in Sunnyvale, CA . The Tooling Configuration Control Analyst owns the configuration‑management life‑cycle for tooling assets, ensuring that every change, drawing, and specification is accurately documented, traceable, and compliant with internal and external Customer requirements. The role provides the formal change‑control process, maintains the tooling configuration library. This position may be filled at the Principal or Senior Principal level, depending on candidate experience. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with the ability to organize and prioritize job assignments and tasks. They will be able to work independently as well as in an integrated team and adapt to change and dynamic requirements. They will also possess excellent communication skills - presentation, oral, written, and listening, as well as strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; OR 3 or more years of relevant experience with a Master's degree
• Experience applying Configuration Management principals.
• Experience reviewing 2D drawings for completeness, revisions and record control.
• Minimum 2 years technical experience in design and fabrication environment.
• Experience evaluating vendor and equipment capability and ability to perform required tasks to include production of tooling as well as unique aerospace part production.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) to document and manage business processes
• Experience working in a (Product Life-Cycle Management System) PLM.
• Ability to obtain US Secret Clearance
• US Citizenship required
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; OR 6 or more years of relevant experience with a Master's degree

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PLM systems such as Teamcenter
• Experience with of Configuration Management principles

Responsibilities

• Configuration Management of tooling - Create, maintain, and enforce naming conventions, part‑numbering, and tool type classifications for the tooling configuration library.
• Change Control & Release - Work with Tool Design Engineering to review engineering change notices, vendor change requests, and substantial design change packages, route change requests and approve revisions.
• Documentation - Validate that all tool artifacts (3‑D models, 2‑D drawings, procurement specifications, inspection plans) are version‑controlled, signed, and stored in the system. Conduct periodic configuration audits for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lifecycle Traceability - Maintain traceability matrices linking tooling to system requirements, and certification records. Track tool status from initiation through production, use, and decommissioning.
• Supplier & Vendor Management - Engage with suppliers to obtain tooling quotes, validate certification paperwork, and confirm compliance, safety, and quality standards.
• Process Improvement - Collaborate with tool design engineers to identify gaps in current tooling workflows, recommend integration enhancements (including improvements to the tool request system), and lead focused training for the tool design team.

Benefits

• Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company.
• Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
• Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees