Drafter - Level 2 or 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Drafter (Level 2 or 3) located in Palmdale, California.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain system and sub-system drawing packages.

• Plans, layouts, draws, and revises detailed part, assembly, and installation engineering drawings from basic layouts, established references, and standard data in a field of specialization such as structures, devices, mechanics, electrical, or electronics.

• Incorporate redlines from engineering team.

• Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM or CATIA.

• Completes details of major layout drawings prepared by others in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices.

• Determines scaling; inserts necessary reference planes, centering and dimension lines, hidden line interpolations, and sectioning; prepares specifications for parts, assemblies, and installations; prepares complete production detail drawings;

• Contributes design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing operations

This role can be filled at either the Drafter 2 or Drafter 3 levels.

Basic Qualifications:

• Basic Qualifications for Drafter Level 2 include a High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.

• Basic Qualifications for Drafter Level 3 include a High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.

• CATIA V5, NX, CADAM, CADEX. GD&T

• Good Communication Skills

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. Required to start.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or higher

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher

Primary Level Salary Range: $54,400.00 - $90,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $64,600.00 - $107,600.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.