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Tool Engineer/Principal Tool Engineer at Northrop Grumman - ApplyBlast

Tool Engineer/Principal Tool Engineer

Northrop Grumman

4 months ago

2.9 on Glassdoor

Palmdale, California

Hybrid

Full Time

Senior

0 applicants

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About this role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Tool Engineer or Principal Tool Engineer in Palmdale, CA to design and manage the fabrication of tools and fixtures for revolutionary aerospace systems. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, executing test plans, conducting root cause analysis, and ensuring projects meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements from design through sustainment. Candidates will work in an environment that values bold ideas and cognitive diversity while maintaining strict security protocols for sensitive government programs.

Responsibilities

Coordinate design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for engineering processes
Conduct root cause failure investigations and implement corrective actions
Lead all project phases from design through validation and sustainment
Manage project costs, schedules, and technical performance risks

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePhDCertified Professional Engineer (PE)Top Secret Clearance

About Northrop Grumman

northropgrumman.com

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Company Size

10001+ employees

Founded

1939

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Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, builds, and integrates advanced systems, products, and services for national security, civil space, and commercial customers. With roughly 95,000 employees, it focuses on space systems and satellites, military and unmanned aircraft, advanced electronics, hypersonics, advanced manufacturing, and cyber and digital transformation. The company partners with government agencies — including NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense — to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver end-to-end solutions. Northrop Grumman is known for large-scale systems engineering, technology innovation, and program execution.