Posted 1 week ago
Principal / Sr Principal Computer Aided Design and Modeling Engineer
Job description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Space Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Computer Aided Design and Modeling Engineer to join our diverse and talented engineering organization in Colorado Springs, CO in support of our National Defense as part of our radar system development programs. Join an exciting and diverse organization as we embark on solving complex and novel engineering challenges. As the CAD/CAM engineer you will support the technical engineering drawing and drafting team to develop and maintain the radar systems configuration baseline and support technical data. The successful candidate should be detailed oriented, be able to work collaboratively with multi-disciplined teams, and have a proven track record of accurately documenting and maintaining a configuration baseline. In this job, you will: Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and as-built documentation Check completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning Identify design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommend revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers. Support the overall Production Lifecycle Management System Other duties as assigned This position can be staffed at the Principal or Sr Principal level based on the basic qualifications below. Basic
Qualifications
Principal: 5 Years with bachelor’s in science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD Sr Principal: 8 Years with bachelor’s in science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access. Ability to travel up to 25%
Experience
with 3D CAD modeling software packages, including NX, Creo, and/or SolidWorks
Experience
with the generation and creation of engineering drawings compliant with ASME standards
Experience
with Illustration Software packages, including Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and Adobe Fresco
Experience
with Indentured part list generation and drawing tree levels of indenture
Experience
with establishment and maintaining system configuration baseline Understanding of mechanical design principles, analysis, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Experience
with production lifecycle management systems to manage product and CAD data such as Siemens Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia, or ARAS Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent time management and organizational skills Able to focus on the micro and macro details of a complex system of systems
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors STEM degree
Experience
with Siemens Teamcenter for managing products and CAD data
Experience
working to conclusion design drawings and specifications across the entire product development life cycle Experience/knowledge working design verification and verification reporting
Experience
designing and modeling mechanical hardware interfaces (such as mounting bracketry)
Experience
with cable management and cable assembly requirements for RF and fiber optic applications
Experience
with integrated electrical systems setup, testing and issue resolution Knowledge of test design and execution Work experience in a government contracting environment
Experience
in USAF/DoD radar systems
Experience
with utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) drafting assistants to generate 3D models from text prompts
Experience
with USAF Technical Orders
Experience
with AGILE, SCRUM, & DevOps Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00 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 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. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.