Mechanical Engineer Draftsman 3/4 (AHT)
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
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
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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.