Principal/Sr Principal CAD Administrator

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
The ideal candidate has a thorough understanding of fundamental configuration management principles related to configuration control of 3D models. We are moving to a digital environment, where you will be responsible for ensuring that NX and CREO 3D models generated by Engineering (or Design Drafting) meet ASME standards. 3D models are used by Manufacturing to machine parts, and by Quality Engineering to inspect parts. You will be responsible for working with Engineering and Drafting to adhere to current modeling standards, which will be presented through formal in-class training, or training materials. If you enjoy working in a team environment, taking on challenging tasks, and being part of a team that is changing the culture and moving towards a digital environment, apply today!
This position may be filled at a Principal Engineer or Senior Principal Engineer level.
Basic Qualifications for Principal:

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 Y14.100
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
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal:

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 8 years of relevant work experience, or Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant work experience
5 years' Product Data/Document Management (PDM) experience in an Engineering environment using Teamcenter or equivalent (CAD Admin)
6 years of hands on CREO CAD 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 Y14.100
Proficiently validate an engineering model (simple part to complex assembly) based on 2D drawing

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
Strong knowledge of data integrity, data security, and long term data storage
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other departments and external resources
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
Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $155,500.00The 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 job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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 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): Sunnyvale, CA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10226270

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-19T19:34:53