Mechanical Designer 3 Or 4 Level (AHT)

Mechanical Designer Level 3 Or 4

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 Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer level 3 or 4. This position will be located at our Advanced Weapons Business Unit in Northridge, CA.

This role is onsite and follows a 9/80 schedule. Hybrid and remote work are not allowed.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Mechanical Engineering team within the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. In this role, the selected candidate examines engineering drawings, product definition, and related documents for soundness, efficiency, and simplicity in design and producibility; completeness, clarity, and dimensional accuracy; correctness of materials and processes; conformity to design/drafting standards, design specifications, and practicability; and economy of fabrication, assembly, and installation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plans, lays outs, draws, and revises detailed part, assembly, and installation engineering drawings from basic layouts, established references, and standard data in a field of specialization such as structures, devices, mechanics, electrical, or electronics.
• Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as Creo.
• Completes details of major layout drawings prepared by others in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices.
• Determines scaling; inserts necessary reference planes, centering and dimension lines, hidden line interpolations, and sectioning; prepares specifications for parts, assemblies, and installations; prepares complete production detail drawings; contributes design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing operations.
• Check design documents from multiple design departments IAW ASME Y14.100 and its associated standards and site requirements manuals as part of document review process in order to satisfy program and customer need.
• Develop processes and training intended to improve work product and design department efficiency.

Basic Qualifications are:

• Designer 3: High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Designer 4: High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.100.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with conventional manufacturing techniques and posed limitations to design
• Must be able to obtain a US DoD issued Secret clearance within a period set forth by management; US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications are:

• Certification in ASME Y14.100.
• Certification in ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with Creo 7.0 and/or 10.0, Teamcenter, and Teamcenter Visualization
• Experience with Additive Manufacturing.
• Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620.
• Experience with CCA design and/or fabrication.
• Active DOD Secret Clearance

Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.

Salary Range: $64,600.00 - $107,600.00 Salary Range 2: $76,800 - $128,000.00

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.