Sentinel Tool Engineer - Security Clearance

Position: Sentinel Staff Tool Engineer - 18877 with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time 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 Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Tool Engineer to support the Sentinel program in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will lead and contribute to major tooling operations that enable program execution. You will plan and manage tooling projects-small and large-from concept through implementation, coordinating schedules, resources, and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is a proactive project lead and collaborative team player with hands-on experience in tooling and production environments.

Success in this position requires strong project management skills, disciplined planning, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate critical program events. If you are motivated to drive results in a mission-focused setting and enjoy turning complex plans into reality, we invite you to bring your leadership and tooling expertise to our Huntsville team. What You'll Get To Do:
• Assist with coordination of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with customers, both internal and external. Performing tolerance analysis to ensure form/fit/function.
• Conduct root cause failure investigations and implement associated corrective actions for production tooling.
• Develop & maintain the production line tooling statement of work.
• Assist Product Development Team with new product designs to ensure manufacturability, validate process/technology. Developing the tool usage instructions for all designed tools and equipment.
• Assist in managing all phases of project: design, document, fabricate, assemble and validate Core Competencies
- Manufacturing aptitude
- Knowledge of manufacturing, methods, fabrication processes (e.g., forming, stamping, machining, heat treatment, machines/machine tools, cutting tools and fluids, N/C programming, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems).
• Ability to select the best method of producing parts, tools or assemblies.
• Computer Aided Design Tools - Advanced knowledge of computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., computer aided design / computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), computer aided three dimensional interactive (NX).
• Able to manipulate data sets, (e.g., compare NX to measurement data, create stereo lithography files). Engineering Drawings & Specs - Basic ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Functional level understanding of GD&T. Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 positions 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of experience;
Master's Degree in with 10 years of experience;
PhD with 8 years of experience.
• Experience in medium to large scale tooling fabrication and/or production fabrication including…