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Principal Engineering CAD Administrator

Job in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, 94087, USA
Listing for: Northrop Grumman
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-21
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

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.

Responsibilities
  • Manage the CAD System (Teamcenter) database to ensure data accuracy as CAD Administrator
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to Engineering and Drafting for CREO and Teamcenter including coaching and mentoring
  • Check 3D model design for compliance against Engineering drawings, or specifications, and verifying soundness of design, and capability of fit between components.
  • Automate processes and standardize through workflows, templates, and other means.
  • Provide administration for CAD software applications, resolving end user issues, and ensuring end user compliance to engineering modeling and drafting standards
  • Develop and implement CREO modeling standards in regards to standard parts, templates, formats, and configuration files.
  • Implement and maintain CREO Check-Mate to meet current business needs
  • Validate released CAD models to released drawings from simple to complex geometry and dimensions accuracy and ASME standards before releasing to Manufacturing for production
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 5 years of relevant work experience, or Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant work experience
  • 3 years’ Product Data/Document Management (PDM) experience in an Engineering environment using Teamcenter or equivalent (CAD Admin)
  • 4 years of hands on CREO modeling experience
  • Well versed in Teamcenter as an administrator and user.
  • Ability to create and read engineering drawings, and understanding of ANSI/ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)), and ASME Y14.10
  • Proficiently validate an engineering model (simple part to complex assembly) based on 2D drawing
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other departments and external resources
  • U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiar with implementing new PLM systems, including designing new workflows within Teamcenter
  • Experience migrating large populations of data in Teamcenter (from other PDM/PLM systems)
  • 3+ Years of NX CAD as a user and administrator
  • Experience in Design/Drafting/Documentation (ASME Y 14.100 (Engineering Drawing Practices)). Knowledge of Configuration Management practices (Revision Control)
  • Knowledge and understanding of Document Control
  • Possess analytical and problem solving skills

    Deep knowledge of CAD design flows
  • Self-motivated
Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date.

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 the EEO website. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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