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2026 Associate Tool Engineer / Tool Engineer

Pay$58200.00 / year
LocationEl Segundo/California
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 32282465583
      RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

      CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

      TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

      Description

      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 an Associate Tool Engineer / Tool Engineer. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Palmdale, CA / Mojave, CA / El Segundo, CA / Redondo Beach, CA / San Diego, CA / St. Augustine, FL / Melbourne, FL.

      The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Production Engineering & Operations (PE&O) organization. The shifts available for this role are one of the following work schedules:

      • 4/10A 1st or 2nd shift (10 hr/day Monday – Thursday)
      • 4/10 Swing Shift (12-10:30pm Monday – Thursday)
      • 4/10B 1st or 2nd shift (10 hr/day Tuesday – Friday)
      • 3/10 1st or 2nd shift (10 hr/day Friday - Sunday)
      • 9/80 1st or 2nd shift

      Depending on the shift, the candidate may be eligible for a shift differential.

      Roles and Responsibilities:

      • Direct support for manufacturing engineering and production to provide quick real-time solutions and validate proper use of Tooling Systems

      • Coordination of design and fabrication requirements for tools, fixtures and tooling systems with customers, suppliers both internal and external

      • Coordinate/develop & execute Factory acceptance Test Plans for Tooling Systems

      • Conduct root cause failure investigations and implement associated corrective actions

      • Assist Product Development Team with new product designs to ensure manufacturability, validate process/technology.

      • Developing manufacturing processes, plans, and procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment in support of our process work instructions and visual aids of our shop planning process and other functions that affect product performance.

      • Managing all phases of project: design, document, fabricate, assemble, and validate

      For a broader consideration, please consider completing a profile in our campus candidate community. By clicking on the link below your resume will be visible to recruiters and hiring managers across Northrop Grumman with opportunities nationwide for our internship and entry-level positions.

      Careers at Northrop Grumman Corporation

      This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Tool Engineer (T01) or Tool Engineer (T02).

      Basic Qualifications for a Associate Tool Engineer (T01):

      A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

      • Be completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

      • Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.

      • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

      Basic Qualifications for a Tool Engineer (T02):

      A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

      • Be completing or has completed their Master's degree from an accredited institution or is completing their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of Tool engineering experience and/or related experience.

      • Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.

      • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

      Preferred Qualifications for both an Associate Tool Engineer / Tool Engineer:

      • Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher

      • Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).

      Pay Range

      • Associate Tool Engineer: 58,200.00 - 101,000.00
      • Tool Engineer: 70,200.00 - 121,900.00

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      Salary Range: $58,200.00 - $101,000.00Salary Range 2: $70,200.00 - $121,900.00

      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.

      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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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