Tool Engineer/Principal Tool Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Tool Engineer or Principal Tool Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Palmdale, CA.
Duties Include:

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

The Tool Engineer shall work with internal/external customers, and colleagues to ensure that the design meets the customer's needs and see it through each phase of the engineering process (Design, Fabrication, and Implementation).
Basic Qualifications for Tool Engineer:

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