Tool Engineer/Principal Tool Engineer

Summary: Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Tool Engineer or Principal Tool Engineer to join their team in Palmdale, CA. The role involves coordinating design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures, managing project phases, and presenting project updates to leadership. Responsibilities: - Coordination of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with customers, both internal and external - Coordinate/develop & execute test plans - Conduct root cause failure investigations and implement associated corrective actions - Develop & evaluate process improvements - Ensures adequate funding and performs schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and schedule and technical risks - Lead and manage all phases of project: design, documentation, fabrication, assembly, validation and sustainment - Develop high-quality presentations for leadership meetings, workshops, and stakeholder briefings - Present project updates effectively to leadership, ensuring clarity and alignment on project progress and next steps Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree with 1 year of technical and/or engineering experience or Master's degree with 0 years of experience - Ability to read, interpret, and analyze technical models and drawings - Basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T/ASME Y 14.5) - Experience coordinating with cross functional teams across multiple organizations - Experience with computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., computer aided design / computer aided manufacturing CAD/CAM) - Experience managing projects (Cost, schedule and technical performance) - This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret or Top-Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs - Ability to work any shift/schedule as determined by the business - Ability to travel at least 10% - Bachelor's degree with 4 years of technical and/or engineering experience or Master's degree with 3 years of engineering experience or PhD with 0 years of experience - Ability to read, interpret, and analyze technical models and drawings - Intermediate knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T/ASME Y 14.5) - Experience coordinating with cross functional teams across multiple organizations - Experience with computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., computer aided design / computer aided manufacturing CAD/CAM) - Experience managing projects (Cost, schedule and technical performance) - This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret or Top-Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs - Ability to work any shift/schedule as determined by the business - Ability to travel at least 10% Preferred Qualifications: - Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering - Current and active DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance - Understanding of Coordination of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with customers, both internal and external - Composite experience and process knowledge - Experience in Catia or NX7 or higher - Fundamental Engineering Certification - Certified Professional Engineer (PE) license Required Skills: Computer aided design (CAD/CAM), Geometric dimensioning, tolerancing (GD&T), Project management Important Skills: Technical model analysis, Cross functional team coordination Nice-to-Have Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Composite process knowledge, Fundamental Engineering Certification, Certified Professional Engineer (PE) Benefits: Health insurance coverage, Life and disability insurance, Savings plan, Company paid holidays, Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business