RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking an Associate Tool Engineer to support our Clearfield Facility in Utah. Candidate will be responsible for the concept, design, engineering, fabrication drawings, inspection requirements, procurement requirements, verification requirements, and fabrication support for tooling and equipment for Aerospace applications.Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Interface with review team to assure customer satisfaction with designManage projects and coordinate all procurements and fabrication to meet the program cost and schedule requirementsInspect fabricated support hardware to assure compliance to designWork alongside the manufacturing team to ensure overall program quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achievedWork with internal customers to define needed support equipment for new and existing programsDevelop tooling concepts, creating/reviewing and improving manufacturing processes to meet customer requirementsWork closely with tool designers to create final drawingsPerform stress analysis to assure mechanically sound per NG requirementsUnderstand/monitor cost and scheduleReview engineering drawings and designs for manufacturabilityTravel to suppliers to support them as needed during fabricationInspect tool configuration for drawing compliance, including fit, form and functionSupport continuous improvement Support operations and process engineering in the use of all toolingBasic Requirements for an Associate Engineer:Bachelor in a STEM disciplineMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.Ability to travel to suppliers to inspect equipment prior to shipment (15-20% travel)Preferred Requirements for an Associate Engineer:Tooling design and analysis experienceExperience with hand calculation analysis and Finite Element analysis practicesCAD modeling experienceExperience with concept of design for manufacturingExperience with various inspection methods and understanding design for inspectionHands on fabrication and manufacturing experienceNX modeling experienceAbaqus Finite Element Analysis FEA experienceGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Tolerance stack calculationsStrong technical writing skillsTechnical Skills:Desire, i.e. passion, to build and manufacture support hardwareExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational skills in managing time, projects and resourcesAbility to handle multiple projects at once and manage schedules and budgetsLeadership abilityTechnical attention to detailDrive and motivation to be proactive in problem solving and continuous improvementSalary Ranges:65,800.00 - 98,800Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00The 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://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.