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Northrop Grumman
Tooling Engineer Energetics Manufacturing - level 2/3
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What they do
A Mechanical Design Engineer designs and develops mechanical tools as part of the product development cycle.
$100,982 / year median in Maryland
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Tooling Engineer Energetics Manufacturing - level 2/3
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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.
Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Tooling Engineer - Energetics Manufacturing Level 2 or 3 for our Operations Engineering department for our Elkton, Maryland office.
The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PSC) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PSC facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the CD Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the CD Canal w ships from around the globe cruise. ccgov.org/government/tourism
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Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
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Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.
Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Tooling Engineer - Energetics Manufacturing Level 2 or 3 for our Operations Engineering department for our Elkton, Maryland office.
The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PSC) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PSC facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the CD Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the CD Canal w ships from around the globe cruise. ccgov.org/government/tourism
Job Summary:
Engineering and design of a wide range of production tooling components for energetic aerospace propulsions systems including molds, lifting devices, handling fixtures, test fixtures, etc. and prepares input for documentation.- Coordinates and develops tooling requirements with project engineering, process engineering, manufacturing, quality, etc.
- Responsible for coordinating tooling fabrication with machine shop and/or vendors, which includes establishment of scope and monitoring projects against planned scope
- Responsible for tool use, check out, and follow up in production
- Prepare estimates of tooling design and fabrication costs for proposals
- Identifies opportunities for improvements to existing designsLevel of hire is dependent upon demonstrated skills, experience, education, and competency. Basic Qualifications for level 2:
- Must have a bachelors degree in STEM plus at least 2 years of experience, preferably in design. Will consider those with a masters degree in STEM and 0 years of experience.
- Ability to acquire a Secret Clearance, US Citizenship as a pre-requisite
- Must have good communication, problem solving skills and demonstrated performance in a team environment
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering or related degree
- Familiar with machine shop fabrication practices and material selection
- Working knowledge of basic stress calculations for support structures
- Experience working within a product team structure, managing events and timelines
- Composites and rubber molding background is a plus
- Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M)
- Proficient with using Excel, Power Point, Word, CAD and Modeling required Basic Qualifications for level 3:
- Must have a bachelors degree in STEM plus at least 5 years of experience, preferably in design. Will consider those with a masters degree in STEM and 3 years of experience.
- Ability to acquire a Secret Clearance, US Citizenship as a pre-requisite
- Must have good communication, problem solving skills and demonstrated performance in a team environment
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering or related degree
- Familiar with machine shop fabrication practices and material selection
- Working knowledge of basic stress calculations for support structures
- Experience working within a product team structure, managing events and timelines
- Composites and rubber molding background is a plus
- Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M)
- Proficient with using Excel, Power Point, Word, CAD and Modeling required Preferred Requirements for both levels:
- Familiarity with Siemens NX and TcUA
- Prior manufacturing experience is a plus
- Active Secret Clearance This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location.