Sr. Principal Engineer - Design Checker

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Job description

Requisition ID: R
Category: Engineering
Location: Northridge - CA, United States of America
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: No
Positions Available: 1

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 seeking a Sr. Principal Design Checker. This position will be located at our Defense Systems Sector in Northridge, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Mechanical Design and Analysis Production Design Team within the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. In this role, the selected candidate examines engineering drawings and related documents for soundness, efficiency, and simplicity in design; 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.

Roles and Responsibilities

Check design documents from multiple design departments IAW ASME Y14.100 and it's associated standards and site requirements manuals as part of document review process in order to satisfy program and customer need.

Develop processes and trainings intended to improve work product and design department efficiency.

Participate in formal and informal design reviews.

Basic Qualifications

A minimum of 13 years of related experience with a HS diploma, OR a Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of experiencing in drafting, design, checking, or Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Tooling Engineering.

Must be able to obtain a US DoD issued Secret clearance within a period set forth by management; US Citizenship required.

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience with ASME Y14.100.

Experience with ASME Y14.5.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification in ASME Y14.100.

Certification in ASME Y14.5.

Experience with Creo 4.0, Creo View, and Windchill.

Experience with Machining (Mill, Lathe, Router, etc...).

Experience with Additive Manufacturing.

Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620.

Experience with CCA design and/or fabrication.

Salary Range: 103700 - 155500

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 () we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.