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Designer Level 4

Posted 5 days agoBusiness & Finance

Compensation

$72,200–$120,400/year

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Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Designer Level 4:

Job Responsibilities:

As a Mechanical Drafter/Designer Level 4 your responsibilities will be to model fully defined components and assemblies efficiently using Siemens NX managed with Teamcenter UA, and create/revise parametric drawings in conformance with ASME modeling and drawing standards. You will work with various engineering disciplines to accomplish assigned tasks.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Accept work direction from other drafters/designers, engineers, and manager on assigned projects.

  • Work from rough engineering notes, drawings, sketches and general instructions to create product/tooling designs and layouts.

  • Design minor components or portions of major systems and modify existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.

  • Mechanical modeling utilizing Siemens NX.

  • Create/revise parametric drawings in conformance with ASME 3D modeling and drawing standards.

  • Review work to ensure accuracy and completeness on schedule and budget.

  • Check designs for fit, function, manufacturability, and economical fabrication and review/check drawings from other drafters/designers.

  • Ability to perform tolerance stack analysis.

Required Skills:

  • Technical or Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Drafting/Design/CAD.

  • 10 years minimum CAD experience, preferably Siemens NX.

  • Ability to parametrically model fully defined components and assemblies efficiently.

  • Ability to create/update associative drawings in conformance with ASME drawing standards.

  • Fluent with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and ASME Y14.5M.

  • Microsoft Office experience.

  • US Citizen and ability to obtain a clearance.

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

  • Excellent mechanical skills.

  • Very strong business ethics, personal organization and trustworthiness.

  • Very strong willingness and ability to learn.

  • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, and time management skills.

  • Candidate must be comfortable working extended periods of time at a work station.

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,200.00 - $120,400.00

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 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.
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Job Details

Category
Business & Finance
Employment Type
Full time
Location
Rocket Center, WV 35810, United States
Posted
Jan 11, 2026, 07:00 PM
Listed
Jan 15, 2026, 01:33 AM
Last updated
Jan 17, 2026, 01:25 AM
Compensation
$72,200 - $120,400 per year

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