Principal​/Sr. Principal Tool Design Engineer Level 3​/R10232263

Location and Travel

Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel required 25% of the time.

Clearance required for start:
No.

Clearance type:
Secret.

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. 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.

We are committed to making history.

• Create 3D models and 2D drawings to be used in the manufacturing of new tooling in support of various programs.
• Design effective and safe tooling used to manufacture, test, qualify, and transport product.
• Schedule and run 30/60/90% Design Reviews to ensure customer satisfaction throughout the design cycle.
• Work with internal customers to conceptualize and design support equipment for new and existing programs.
• Collaborate with other Tool Engineering functions to provide designs on time and within budget.
• Understand and monitor budget and schedule for own tasks.
• Review engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability.

• Principal Tooling Engineer Level 3:
  • Bachelor’s in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with 4 years of experience in Mechanical, Design, Tooling, Manufacturing, Die, Product, Aerospace, or Aeronautical fields; or Master’s with 3 years; or PhD with no prior experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Clearance and Special Program Access (PAR).
  • Experience in design, fabrication, and implementation of tooling for composite and metallic parts.
  • Experience with general metallic fabrication, including welding and machining.
  • Experience with solid modeling (NX preferred).
  • Experience with 2D drafting software (CADAM preferred).
  • Experience with manufacturing processes.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience with 2D drawing preparation and analysis.
  • Experience with GD&T practice and implementation.
  • Experience with root‑cause corrective action analysis.
  • Lead smaller‑scale projects with minimal supervision.
• Principal Tooling Engineer Level 4:
  • Bachelor’s in STEM with 4 years of experience in Mechanical, Design, Tooling, Manufacturing, Die, Product, Aerospace, or Aeronautical fields; or Master’s with 3 years; or PhD with no prior experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Clearance and Special Program Access (PAR).
  • Experience in design, fabrication, and implementation of tooling for composite and metallic parts.
  • Experience with general metallic fabrication, including welding and machining.
  • Experience with solid modeling (NX preferred).
  • Experience with 2D drafting software (CADAM preferred).
  • Experience with manufacturing processes.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience with 2D drawing preparation and analysis.
  • Experience with GD&T practice and implementation.
  • Experience with root‑cause corrective action analysis.
  • Lead larger‑scale projects with minimal supervision.

• Extensive knowledge of the E‑2D platform and vehicle engineering data.
• Familiarity with OSHA specifications for design safety.
• CAM experience preferred, including tooling budget management and cost control.
• Knowledge of sheet metal aircraft manufacture.
• Proficiency with NX modeling.
• Structural analysis experience (FEA and hand calculations).
• PE certification is a plus.
• Mechanical design and assembly experience.
• Experience managing small to medium‑size design projects.

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 – $.

Secondary Level Salary Range: $ – $.

Northrop Grumman offers overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and, for certain leadership positions, long‑term incentive options. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (vacation and personal business).

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.