Tool Design Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3

Tool Design Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3At 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's Space Sector has an opening for a Tool Design Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our Mission Enabling Products MEP Team. This position will be located in San Diego, California. As a Tool Design Engineer, you will develop and design complex composite manufacturing and test tooling. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Test, and other Engineering functions to ensure successful execution and delivery of hardware. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Create, prototype, design, and analyze tools and fixtures for manufacturing and testing of composite parts and assemblies. Tools include layup molds, precision assembly fixtures, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and test fixtures Develop and refine components and subsystems utilizing design skills, hand calculations, CAD modeling software and analytical tools Perform detailed 3D designs and generate 2D engineering drawings Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews. Includes generation of presentation media for PDR, CDR, and MRR type reviews Support manufacturing and test of fixtures and hardware as required Aid in the generation of manufacturing and test plans Support procurement of hardware and tooling Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals of the program team, matrix organization, and customers Support continuous improvement of departmental tools and procedures Ensure designs meet manufacturing and test plans, while maintaining targets for cost and schedule Basic Qualifications for Level 2:Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with two (2) years working in a structural design fieldAerospace experience with product definition and design. Understanding of specifications, SOW's, drawings, ICD complianceUnderstanding of aerospace materials and assembly methods (bonding/fastening) Experience in CAD and PLM systems, such as Siemens NX and Teamcenter. Experience in drawing generation, with practical knowledge and use of GD&TExperience with Design for Manufacturability (DFMA) principles and mistake-proofing techniquesMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance Basic Qualifications for Level 3:Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with five (5) years working in a structural design fieldAerospace experience with product definition and design. Understanding of specifications, SOW's, drawings, ICD complianceUnderstanding of aerospace materials and assembly methods (bonding/fastening) Experience in CAD and PLM systems, such as Siemens NX and Teamcenter. Experience in drawing generation, with practical knowledge and use of GD&TExperience with Design for Manufacturability (DFMA) principles and mistake-proofing techniquesMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance