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# Principal Engineer Tool

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Layton, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $111,700.0 - $167,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Adobe InDesign, Solid Modeling
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ngrum5-R10244055

## About the Role

Principal Tooling Engineer Level 4:** + Bachelors in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of experience in the following engineering fields; Mechanical, Design, Tooling, Manufacturing, Die, Product, Mechanical or similar OR Masters in STEM with 6 years of experience in mentioned fields OR PhD In STEM field with 4 years of experience. + **P.E. Certification in Structural or Machine Design and Materials** + Structural Analysis experience (FEA and hand calculations) + Experience in design, fabrication and implementation of tooling used in the manufacture of composite and metallic parts + Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance per company and or business needs + Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access per company and or business needs + Experience with Solid modeling (NX Preferred) + Experience with manufacturing processes + Experience written and oral communication skills + Experience with 2D
drawing preparation and analysis + Experience with GD&T practice and implementation + Experiencing leading larger scale projects with minimal to no supervision, working with autonomy. **Preferred Qualifications** + Active U.S. Government Clearance + Active Special Program Access (PAR) + Knowledgeable and demonstrated experience with NX modeling + Experience in Mechanical Design and Assembly + Experience with managing small to medium size design projects + Familiarity with OSHA specs for design safety + Knowledgeable and demonstrated experience with NX modeling + Experience with managing small to medium size design projects Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00 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.

## Description

own tasks. + Review Engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability. + Analyze moderate to complex tool designs using FEA and hand calculations + Review, sign, and seal safety critical tool designs **Basic Qualifications:** **Sr.