Northrop Grumman

Drafter 4

Northrop Grumman • $79K — $131K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; 6 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or aerospace.
  • Proficient in CAD tools, preferably CATIA, AutoCAD, NX, or SolidWorks.
  • Solid understanding of engineering drawing standards and techniques, including GD&T.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance or eligibility for Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work in compliance with configuration control practices.

Responsibilities

  • Produce and revise detailed drawings for electronic device manufacturing.
  • Interpret engineering sketches to create accurate production-detail drawings.
  • Maintain bills of materials and ensure correct specifications for manufacturing.
  • Refine layout drawings, ensuring compliance with engineering intent.
  • Propose design modifications for improving manufacturability and assembly.
  • Support teams by providing drawing clarifications and timely revisions.
  • Ensure adherence to company standards and engineering conventions.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Opportunity for professional development and peer reviews.
  • Participation in audits for quality assurance.
  • Comprehensive health insurance, life and disability insurance.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacations and personal business.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Drafter 4 to our team in Rancho Bernardo, Ca. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:
  • Produce and revise detailed part, assembly, and installation drawings from layouts, references, and engineering input for electronics devices using CAD/CAM/CATIA tools.
  • Interpret engineering sketches and specifications to create complete production-detail drawings with correct scaling, reference planes, centerlines, sectioning, and hidden-line interpolation.
  • Generate and maintain bills of materials, drawing notes, tolerances, finish specifications, and material callouts required for manufacturing and assembly.
  • Complete and refine major layout drawings prepared by others, applying standard drafting practices to ensure producibility and compliance with engineering intent.
  • Propose and document design modifications to improve part manufacturability, assembly efficiency, quality, or cost.
  • Support engineering, manufacturing, and inspection teams by providing timely drawing clarifications, redlines, revisions, and controlled release of updated drawings.
  • Ensure all drawings and deliverables adhere to company standards, configuration control processes, and applicable engineering/industry drawing conventions
  • Conduct/support peer reviews, physical self-audits/formal CM/QA audits. Ensuring all findings are documented and adjudicated.
  • Assist in developing modeling process which aligns to existing enterprise engineering requirements


The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Basic Qualifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience professional experience producing detailed part, assembly, and installation drawings in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
  • Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, AutoCAD, NX, or SolidWorks) and the ability to create/modify production-detail drawings, BOMs, and drawing notes.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering drawing standards, GD&T, scaling, sectioning, and configuration control practices, with excellent attention to detail
  • A U.S. Citizen with Active Secret (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • Active DoD Top Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Experience with data centers
  • Proficient in Microsoft Visio.


Primary Level Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $131,900.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

Northrop Grumman Careers

Join the elite team at Northrop Grumman, a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. There has never been a more exciting time to advance your career with Northrop Grumman.

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At Northrop Grumman, your work will redefine the edges of technology and create a safer future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. Our team is at the forefront of innovation, collaborating to make the impossible, possible.

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Northrop Grumman is dedicated to your professional and personal growth. We offer unparalleled benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, generous time off, and family care resources. Additionally, we provide extensive leadership and diversity training to help you craft your career path.

Networking and Leadership

Enhance your career through our robust networking opportunities. Connect with leaders and peers within Northrop Grumman through various events, mentorship programs, and professional groups. Our leadership is deeply invested in nurturing talent and guiding team members through their career journey.

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
NASDAQ
NOC
* Ladders Estimates

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