Tool Design Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

4d•$83,400 - $155,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector has an opening for a Tool Design Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our Mission Enabling Products MEP Team. This position will be located in San Diego, California. This position can be filled at a level 2 or level 3. Northrop Grumman Mission Enabling Products (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 advanced aerospace structures. As a Tool Design Engineer, you will develop and design complex composite manufacturing and test tooling. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Test, and other Engineering functions to ensure successful execution and delivery of hardware.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with two (2) years working in a structural design field (for Level 2)
Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with five (5) years working in a structural design field (for Level 3)
Aerospace experience with product definition and design. Understanding of specifications, SOW's, drawings, ICD compliance
Understanding of aerospace materials and assembly methods (bonding/fastening)
Experience in CAD and PLM systems, such as Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
Experience in drawing generation, with practical knowledge and use of GD&T
Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and mistake-proofing techniques
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience with aerospace tooling, including composite layup molds, precision assembly fixtures, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Ability to perform design of complex, multi-piece tool assemblies to ensure successful execution of manufacturing and test plans
Extensive experience with composite/metallic assemblies including bonded/fastened joints and associated materials, adhesives and fasteners
Demonstrated initiative and strong interpersonal skills, thriving both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Experience with composite manufacturing processes and applications (layup, machining, bonding & assembly)
Active Government clearance

Responsibilities

Create, prototype, design, and analyze tools and fixtures for manufacturing and testing of composite parts and assemblies. Tools include layup molds, precision assembly fixtures, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and test fixtures
Develop and refine components and subsystems utilizing design skills, hand calculations, CAD modeling software and analytical tools
Perform detailed 3D designs and generate 2D engineering drawings
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 hardware and tooling
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