Tool Engineer / Principal Tool Engineer
Quick Summary
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman,
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a Tool Engineer or Principal Tool Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA.
Bring your experience as a Tool Designer to support our Armament Business unit.
Responsibilities
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Plan, design, document and oversee the build of complex tools and assemblies
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Design tools, mechanisms, special machine tools using NX and Mastercam
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Create designs and drawings to be sent out for build
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Requires knowledge of mechanics and application of mechanical movements
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Adapt standard equipment to special purposes
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Work independently to solve problems and create new designs, generally with little guidance
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Select materials to be used to meet design and usage requirements
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Supervise test and assembly of new design if necessary
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Familiar with ergonomics and with applicable OSHA safety standards relative to pneumatics and hydraulics
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Collaborates with engineering, technicians and management throughout the design and build process
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Organize and maintain new and existing drawing records
Customer Service
Advanced computer skills (Microsoft office suite + CAD)
Works well under pressure
Strong time management skills
Attention to detail
Effective communication skills
Continuous improvement
Mechanical aptitude
Works with ambiguity
**This role may be filled at the Tool Engineer or Principal Tool Engineer level based on the qualifications listed, below**
Requirements
~3 min readBachelor’s degree with 1 year of manufacturing or tool design experience OR Master’s Degree with 0 years of experience
Experience creating drawings to be used in manufacturing following industry and corporate drafting standards
Experience in machine shop practices
Knowledge of the physical properties of materials and how to harden, temper and stress relieve materials to achieve required properties
Must be knowledgeable in the following design areas: Dies, Molds, Gaging, cutting tools, fixtures, Machine design
Design and assemble precise tools and fixtures to work with energetic materials
Experience in press tooling, both hydraulic and pneumatic presses
Experience using CAD software such as NX, Mastercam, Solidworks
Able to work weekly Monday – Thursday 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM; Occasional Fridays and overtime required
Considerable amount of time standing and walking, up to 50% of time
Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of manufacturing or tool design experience OR Master’s Degree with 3 years of manufacturing or tool design experience OR PhD with 0 years of experience
Experience creating drawings to be used in manufacturing following industry and corporate drafting standards
Experience in machine shop practices
Knowledge of the physical properties of materials and how to harden, temper and stress relieve materials to achieve required properties
Must be knowledgeable in the following design areas: Dies, Molds, Gaging, cutting tools, fixtures, Machine design
Design and assemble precise tools and fixtures to work with energetic materials
Experience in press tooling, both hydraulic and pneumatic presses
Experience using CAD software such as NX, Mastercam, Solidworks
Ability to work weekly Monday – Thursday 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM; Occasional Fridays and overtime required
Considerable amount of time standing and walking, up to 50% of time
Possess an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 30, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 6, 2026
Posting Health
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- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- October 6, 2026
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