Top Secret CAD & Modeling Engineer (Senior Principal)

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Principal / Sr Principal CAD and Modeling Engineer to join our radar system programs. You will create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and as-built documentation, ensuring ASME-compliant layouts and proper GD&T.

Travel up to 25% and require an active Top Secret clearance. The role offers complex, multi-disciplinary collaboration across teams, with emphasis on accurate documentation and configuration baselines within

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling: NX, Creo, or SolidWorks.
• Experience creating engineering drawings compliant with ASME.
• Knowledge of GD&T and mechanical design principles.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and as-built documentation.
• Check layouts for clarity, completeness, and conformity to standards.
• Support the Production Lifecycle Management System.
• Identify design issues and propose revisions to responsible engineers.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Travel willingness

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s in science

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Principal / Sr Principal CAD and Modeling Engineer to join our radar system programs. You will create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and as-built documentation, ensuring ASME-compliant layouts and proper GD&T.

Travel up to 25% and require an active Top Secret clearance. The role offers complex, multi-disciplinary collaboration across teams, with emphasis on accurate documentation and configuration baselines within