Skip to main content
TryApplyNow logo
Northrop Grumman logo

Associate/Tooling Engineer Level 1/2

Northrop Grumman
Be an Early ApplicantFull Timejunior
United States-Utah-LaytonPosted Today

Role Overview

Northrop Grumman is hiring a entry-level Associate/Tooling Engineer Level 1/2. This is a full-time role in United States-Utah-Layton. Part of Northrop Grumman's Qa hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Junior-level Qa roles is $90k-$134k (based on 87 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

Resume Keywords to Include

Make sure these keywords appear in your resume to improve ATS scoring

ORAccessibilityBenefitsRELOCATIONASSISTANCECLEARANCEREQUIREDFOR

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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/Tooling Design Engineer Level 1/2 is responsible for providing designs for industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to to following:

  • Create 3D models and 2D drawings to be used in the manufacturing of new tooling in support of various programs.
  • Create effective and safe designs that are used to manufacture, test, qualify, and transport product.
  • Schedule and run 30/60/90% Design Reviews to ensure customer satisfaction throughout the design cycle.
  • Work with internal Customers to conceptualize and design support equipment for new and existing programs.
  • Work closely with other Tool Engineering functions to provide designs on time and within budget.
  • Understand and monitor budget and schedule for own tasks.
  • Review Engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability.

This req can be filled at either Level 1 or Level 2 depending on qualification below

Basic Qualifications:

Associate Tooling Design Engineer Level 1:

  • Bachelors in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 0 years of experience in the following engineering fields; Mechanical, Design, Tooling, Manufacturing, Die, Product, Mechanical or similar.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance prior to starting

  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access prior to starting

  • Experience with Solid modeling experience or similar (NX Preferred)

  • Experience with manufacturing processes
  • Experience written and oral communication skills
  • Experience with 2D drawing preparation
  • Experience with GD&T practice and implementation

Tooling Design Engineer Level 2:

  • Bachelors in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 1 years of experience in the following engineering fields; Mechanical, Design, Tooling, Manufacturing, Die, Product, Mechanical or similar OR Masters in STEM with 0 years of experience in mentioned fields.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance prior to starting

  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access prior to starting

  • Experience with Solid modeling experience or similar (NX Preferred)
  • Experience with manufacturing processes
  • Experience written and oral communication skills
  • Experience with 2D drawing preparation
  • Experience with GD&T practice and implementation

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledgeable and demonstrated experience with NX modeling
  • Structural Analysis experience is a plus (FEA and hand calculations)
  • Mechanical Design and Assembly
  • Experience with managing small to medium size design projects

Primary Level Salary Range: $59,900.00 - $89,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman logo

Northrop Grumman

northropgrumman.com

QaOn-site

176 other open roles at Northrop Grumman on TryApplyNow.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Associate/Tooling Engineer Level 1/2 position at Northrop Grumman?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Northrop Grumman. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Associate/Tooling Engineer Level 1/2 position at Northrop Grumman located?

This position is based in United States-Utah-Layton. Northrop Grumman has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Associate/Tooling Engineer Level 1/2 at Northrop Grumman earn?

Northrop Grumman has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Associate/Tooling Engineer Level 1/2 role at Northrop Grumman posted?

This role was posted on July 22, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Associate/Tooling Engineer Level 1/2 role at Northrop Grumman entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Northrop Grumman has listed.

AI-powered job search

Get every job scored to your resume

Upload your resume and get jobs ranked, your resume tailored, and employee contacts found automatically.

Get started free

No credit card to start