Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Design Engineers and Design Engineers. This position will be located at our Space sector in Promontory, UT. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop ...
Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Design Engineers and Design Engineers. This position will be located at our Space sector in Promontory, UT. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop ...
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Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate/Tooling Design Engineer Level 1/2 is responsible for providing designs for industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and ...
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate/Tooling Design Engineer Level 1/2 is responsible for providing designs for industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and ...
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate/Tooling Design Engineer Level 1/2 is responsible for providing designs for industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and ...
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Layton, UT · On-site
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Layton, UT · On-site
$72K - $108K/yr
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate/Tooling Design Engineer Level 1/2 is responsible for providing designs for industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and ...
Associate/Tooling Engineer Level 1/2
$72K - $108K/yr
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate/Tooling Design Engineer Level 1/2 is responsible for providing designs for industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and ...
Associate/Tooling Engineer Level 1/2
$72K - $108K/yr
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate/Tooling Design Engineer Level 1/2 is responsible for providing designs for industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and ...
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... design documents, and Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results. * Guide and direct associate level engineers, technicians and drafters. * Recommend alternative solutions to management ...
... design documents, and Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results. * Guide and direct associate level engineers, technicians and drafters. * Recommend alternative solutions to management ...
... design documents, and Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results. * Guide and direct associate level engineers, technicians and drafters. * Recommend alternative solutions to management ...
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2026 Associate Design Engineer/Design Engineer - Promontory UT
Corinne, UT • On-site
Full-time
Medical, Life, PTO
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Northrop Grumman rating
8.2
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Job description
Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.
From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.
Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!
Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world.
Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Design Engineers and Design Engineers. This position will be located at our Space sector in Promontory, UT.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Propulsion Engineering team.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Create and update 3D CAD models and assemblies for propulsion components and hardware.
- Develop and maintain PMI / ModelBased Definition, including dimensions, tolerances, notes, and other manufacturing information applied directly to 3D models.
- Generate and revise associated engineering drawings and specifications as needed to support manufacturing, inspection, and test.
- Ensure design geometry is correct, fully constrained, and functions properly within higherlevel assemblies (fit, form, clearance, and interfaces).
- Apply dimensioning and tolerancing practices (including GD&T) in accordance with applicable standards and company design guidelines.
- Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineers to ensure design manufacturability, assembly, inspection, and testing requirements are met.
- Support the fabrication and assembly of prototypes and production hardware by addressing drawing/model questions and incorporating feedback from the factory floor.
- Prepare and process engineering change orders for drawings, models, and specifications, maintaining accurate configuration control.
- Adhere to design standards, checklists, and quality practices for product definition data.
Basic Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications for an Associate Design Engineer:
- Be completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Be majoring in or having majored in Design Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related STEM field
- Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
- The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Basic Qualifications for a Design Engineer:
- Be completing or has completed their Master's degree from an accredited institution
- Be majoring in or having majored in Design Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related STEM field
- Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
- The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
- Handson experience with 3D CAD tools (e.g., NX, or similar).
- Coursework or project experience in mechanical drafting, 3D modeling, and PMI / ModelBased Definition (MBD).
- Familiarity with dimensioning and tolerancing standards (e.g., ASME Y14 series) and basic GD&T concepts.
- Experience working with manufacturing, machining, or fabrication (shop, lab, or project environment).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, accurate product definition data.
Salary Range:
Associate Design Engineer: $59,900 to $89,900
Design Engineer: $72,100 to $108,100
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Primary Level Salary Range: $59,900.00 - $89,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00The 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.What Northrop Grumman employees say
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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.
Industry
Space research administration
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Falls Church, VA, US
Year founded
1939