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Northrop Grumman

Drafter 3/4

West Valley City, UT

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Northrop Grumman's Space Systems - Propulsion Division is seeking an Electrical Drafter 3/4 to join our team. This position will be located at our location in Bacchus (West Valley), UT .

Roles and Responsibilities:
Candidate will be responsible for the concept and layout of construction and fabrication drawings per Electrical Engineer's requirements. Preparing working drawings for construction and as-built drawings using AutoCAD by Autodesk to include but not limited to:
  • P&ID's, conduit and lighting layouts, schematic and wiring (interconnection) diagrams, instrumentation loop sheets, conduit, grounding, and lightning protection plans.
  • Create proper annotation and dimensioning in drawings and models.
  • Capable of reading and understanding blueprints from outside engineering firms and vendors.
  • Interface with review team to assure customer satisfaction with design.
  • Ensure construction documents accuracy and clarity, including checking for drawing completeness before issuing and follow up to ensure that drawings were received and are satisfactory.
  • Work closely with Engineers to create final drawings.
  • Review engineering drawings and designs for accuracy, manufacturability, and constructability.
  • Support continuous improvement.
  • Support Operations and Process Engineering.
  • Have working knowledge of AutoCAD and Raster design by Autodesk, ANSI/ISA and the NEC.
Education/Requirements:
  • High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
Position may be filled at higher level requiring:
  • High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Electrician or electrical experience.
  • Desire, i.e. passion, to generate complete and accurate drawings.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills in managing time, projects, and resources.
  • Leadership ability.
  • Technical attention to detail.
  • Windows Office Suite to include Teams.
Salary Range: $54,400 - $90,600
Salary Range 2: $64,700 - $107,800

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Magna, UT, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10153468
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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