RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: No
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 is looking for you to join our team as an Engineer Design based out of Rolling Meadows, IL. As a Design Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Using Model-based Engineering and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously adapt innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
What You'll get to Do:
Be part of Northrop Grumman's dynamic Mechanical Engineering team in Rolling Meadows, IL. This team is responsible for the maintenance and design of contracted hardware sub-systems used in the support of airborne electronic systems and ground test systems to protect the war fighter. These sub-systems consist of legacy, state-of-the-art custom designed, and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware enclosed in racks, chassis, and circuit cards. The group also provides an opportunity to support and design ground mobile test and pilot training equipment used to verify operations, train USAF maintenance personnel and electronic warfare officers.
The Engineer Design will support design modeling and drawing efforts utilizing SolidWorks. AutoCAD may be used less frequently. Support fabrication through initial programming, set up and operate CNC machining center and 3D printing. In particular, the designer will be responsible for creating models, 2D drawings, checking hardware drawings and related documents for soundness, efficiency, and simplicity in design; completeness, clarity, and dimensional accuracy; conformity to design/drafting standards, design specifications, and practicability; and economy of fabrication, assembly, and installation. The Designer will create or update layout drawings, fabrication drawings and engineering change orders, support Mechanical Engineers design reviews. Other tasks will include manufacturing engineering liaison support, working with suppliers, hardware testing, and supporting Integration and Test (I&T) operations.
This position can be filled at either Associate Design Engineer or Design Engineer Level
Basic Qualifications
For an Associate Design Engineer: A Bachelors degree in Engineering related discipline or continuing education with 0-2 years of experience in Engineering documentation, CAD design and CNC shop operations. A high school diploma/GED and 4-6 additional years of related experience is accepted in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
For a Design Engineer (Level 2): A Bachelor's degree in Engineering related discipline or continuing education with 2-4 years of experience in Engineering documentation, CAD design and CNC shop operations. A high school diploma/GED and 6-8 additional years of related experience is accepted in lieu of Associates Degree.
Working knowledge and aptitude of electro-mechanical / mechanical systems and hardware.
Experience with 3D CAD modeling tools
Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Ability for infrequent travel (
U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of CNC programing languages (HAAS)
An Associates degree or higher in Engineering related discipline
Experience with 3D CAD modeling tools (SolidWorks)
Experience in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment
Experience with hardware and software configuration management
NGSkills
Primary Level Salary Range: $64,200.00 - $96,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $77,600.00 - $116,400.00
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.
