Sr Principal Engineering CAD Administrator

Northrop Grumman; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 142,200 - 213,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale seeks a Sr. Principal Engineering CAD Administrator to manage the CAD system and support engineering documentation. This role involves ensuring compliance of CAD models with ASME standards and collaborating with multiple departments.

The ideal candidate has a STEM degree and significant experience in PDM, Teamcenter, and CREO CAD modeling. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving skills, and interpersonal abilities are essential. Join a company where your work contributes to national security.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree in STEM, or 6 years with a Master's Degree.
• 5 years of PDM experience in an Engineering environment.
• 6 years of hands-on CREO CAD modeling experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CAD System (Teamcenter) database to ensure data accuracy.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for CREO and Teamcenter.
• Check 3D model design for compliance against engineering drawings.

Skills

Product Data/Document Management (PDM)

CREO CAD modeling

Teamcenter administration

Microsoft Excel

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or Master’s Degree in STEM

Tools

Teamcenter

CREO

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineering CAD Administrator to join the Configuration Management team. In this technical, hands‑on role, you will administer the Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) System, Siemens Teamcenter. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Design Drafting departments to develop CAD standards, validate 3‑D models used to manufacture hardware, and be the subject‑matter expert on modeling techniques and standards. Our work is mission critical and directly contributes to national security.

Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Manage the CAD System (Teamcenter) database to ensure data accuracy as CAD Administrator
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert (SME) to Engineering and Drafting for CREO and Teamcenter, including coaching and mentoring
• Check 3‑D model design for compliance against engineering drawings or specifications, and verify the soundness of design and fit between components
• Automate processes and standardize through workflows, templates and other means
• Provide administration for CAD software applications, resolve end‑user issues, and ensure compliance with engineering modeling and drafting standards
• Develop and implement CREO modeling standards regarding standard parts, templates, formats and configuration files
• Implement and maintain CREO Check‑Mate to meet current business needs
• Validate released CAD models against released drawings for simple to complex geometry and dimensional accuracy and ASME standards before releasing to manufacturing for production

The ideal candidate has a thorough understanding of fundamental configuration management principles related to the control of 3‑D models. You will be responsible for ensuring that NX and CREO 3‑D models generated by Engineering (or Design Drafting) meet ASME standards. 3‑D models are used by Manufacturing to machine parts, and by Quality Engineering to inspect parts. You will work with Engineering and Drafting to adhere to current modeling standards, presented through formal in‑class training or training materials. If you enjoy working in a team environment, taking on challenging tasks, and being part of a team that is changing culture and moving toward a digital environment, apply today.

Basic Qualifications For Sr. Principal

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 8 years of relevant work experience, or Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant work experience
• 5 years of Product Data/Document Management (PDM) experience in an Engineering environment using Teamcenter or equivalent (CAD Admin)
• 6 years of hands‑on CREO CAD modeling experience
• Well versed in Teamcenter as an administrator and user
• Ability to create and read engineering drawings, and understanding of ANSI/ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and ASME Y14.100
• Proficiently validate an engineering model (simple part to complex assembly) based on 2‑D drawing
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong knowledge of data integrity, data security and long‑term data storage
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other departments and external resources
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with implementing new PLM systems, including designing new workflows within Teamcenter
• Experience migrating large populations of data in Teamcenter (from other PDM/PLM systems)
• 3+ years of NX CAD as a user and administrator
• Experience in Design/Drafting/Documentation (ASME Y 14.100 – Engineering Drawing Practices). Knowledge of configuration management practices (revision control)
• Knowledge and understanding of document control
• Possess analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Deep knowledge of CAD design flows
• Self‑motivated

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 – $213,400.00

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 and 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, a 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 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.