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Principal/Sr. Principal Tooling Configuration Control Analyst

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Northrop Grumman

Sunnyvale, CA (In Person)

$117,700 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/14/2026

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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Tooling Configuration Control Analyst based in Sunnyvale, CA . The Tooling Configuration Control Analyst owns the configuration-management life-cycle for tooling assets, ensuring that every change, drawing, and specification is accurately documented, traceable, and compliant with internal and external Customer requirements. The role provides the formal change-control process, maintains the tooling configuration library. What you will get to do: Configuration Management of tooling
  • Create, maintain, and enforce naming conventions, part-numbering, and tool type classifications for the tooling configuration library. Change Control & Release
  • Work with Tool Design Engineering to review engineering change notices, vendor change requests, and substantial design change packages, route change requests and approve revisions. Documentation
  • Validate that all tool artifacts (3-D models, 2-D drawings, procurement specifications, inspection plans) are version-controlled, signed, and stored in the system. Conduct periodic configuration audits for internal and external stakeholders. Lifecycle Traceability
  • Maintain traceability matrices linking tooling to system requirements, and certification records. Track tool status from initiation through production, use, and decommissioning. Supplier & Vendor Management
  • Engage with suppliers to obtain tooling quotes, validate certification paperwork, and confirm compliance, safety, and quality standards. Process Improvement
  • Collaborate with tool design engineers to identify gaps in current tooling workflows, recommend integration enhancements (including improvements to the tool request system), and lead focused training for the tool design team.
This position may be filled at the Principal or Senior Principal level, depending on candidate experience. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with the ability to organize and prioritize job assignments and tasks. They will be able to work independently as well as in an integrated team and adapt to change and dynamic requirements. They will also possess excellent communication skills
  • presentation, oral, written, and listening, as well as strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues.
Basic Qualifications for the
Principal Configuration Analyst:
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; OR 3 or more years of relevant experience with a Master's degree Experience applying Configuration Management principals. Experience reviewing 2D drawings for completeness, revisions and record control. Minimum 2 years technical experience in design and fabrication environment. Experience evaluating vendor and equipment capability and ability to perform required tasks to include production of tooling as well as unique aerospace part production. Experience utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) to document and manage business processes Experience working in a (Product Life-Cycle Management System) PLM. Ability to obtain US Secret Clearance US Citizenship required Basic Qualifications for the Sr.
Principal Configuration Analyst:
A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; OR 6 or more years of relevant experience with a Master's degree Experience applying Configuration Management principals. Experience reviewing 2D drawings for completeness, revisions and record control. Minimum 2 years technical experience in design and fabrication environment. Experience evaluating vendor and equipment capability and ability to perform required tasks to include production of tooling as well as unique aerospace part production. Experience utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) to document and manage business processes Experience working in a (Product Life-Cycle Management System) PLM. Ability to obtain US Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications for
Both Levels:
Experience with PLM systems such as Teamcenter Experience with of Configuration Management principles
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range:
$94,200.00
  • $141,200.
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Secondary Level Salary Range:
$117,500.00
  • $176,300.
00The 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://https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Why you should apply for a job to
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