Requisition ID: R10176932
• Category: Technical Support
• Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
• Shift: Days (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• 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 Defense Systems (NGDS) currently seeks to fill a multidisciplinary role in the Huntsville Hardware Engineering Team. This team provides integration design solutions for land, sea and mobile C4ISR systems.   The qualified applicant will be responsible for supporting a team of approximately 120 engineers and staff in an array of technical design-related areas.
This will consist of communication with engineers at various skill level to communicate design format considerations using tact, persuasion and/or negotiation to ensure that designs are prepared in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices.  
Anticipated responsibilities
-- 50% CAD design, drawing, and model checking across multiple programs
-- 20% Support development of common drawing practices and techniques
-- 20% Maintain database of common components and approved vendors
-- 10% Education/Training of personnel to ensure use of correct design formats and techniques
Basic Qualification:
This requisition may be filled at either a grade level 3 or level 4.
BQs for a Draftman 3 is High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience
BQs for a Draftsman 4 is High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience
-- Minimum 4-6 years of experience designing or checking mechanical parts and assemblies and drawings
-- Strong understanding of drafting and modeling standards in accordance with ASME Y14.xxx standards
-- Familiarity with industry and DoD design standards including MilSpec, NAS, SME, ASME
-- Machine shop, sheetmetal shop or cable harness manufacturing a plus
-- Strong understanding of CAD and product data structure, configuration management practices, technical data packages IAW MIL-DTL-31000, engineering change management practices, and Bills of Material
-- Good mechanical aptitude and understanding of machining and assembly processes to support design activities
-- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
-- Associate degree in a related technical discipline
Salary Range: $57,200 - $95,400
Salary Range 2: $68,000 - $113,400
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.
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 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 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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-9d7bd8a9-d1c6-416c-929f-a3df98d7b032