Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Computer Aided Design (CAD) Computer Aided Modeling (CAM) Engineer – Level 2 to join our diverse and talented engineering organization in Colorado Springs, CO in support of our National Defense as part of our radar system development programs. Join an exciting and diverse organization as we embark on solving complex and novel engineering challenges. As the CAD/CAM engineer you will support the technical engineering drawing and drafting team to develop and maintain the radar systems configuration baseline and support technical data. The successful candidate should be detailed oriented, be able to work collaboratively with multi-disciplined teams, and have a proven track record of accurately documenting and maintaining a configuration baseline.
In this job, you will:
Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and as-built documentation
Check completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning
Identify design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommend revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.
Support the overall Production Lifecycle Management System
Other duties as assigned
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
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This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.
Basic Qualifications:
2 Years with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters
Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Ability to travel up to 25%
Experience with 3D CAD modeling software packages, including NX, Creo, and/or SolidWorks
Experience with the generation and creation of engineering drawings compliant with ASME standards
Experience with Illustration Software packages, including Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and Adobe Fresco
Experience with Indentured part list generation and drawing tree levels of indenture
Experience with establishment and maintaining system configuration baseline
Understanding of mechanical design principles, analysis, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Experience with production lifecycle management systems to manage product and CAD data such as Siemens Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia, or ARAS
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Able to focus on the micro and macro details of a complex system of systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance current and within scope
Bachelors of Science
Experience with Siemens Teamcenter for managing products and CAD data
Experience working to conclusion design drawings and specifications across the entire product development life cycle
Experience/knowledge working design verification and verification reporting
Experience designing and modeling mechanical hardware interfaces (such as mounting bracketry)
Experience with cable management and cable assembly requirements for RF and fiber optic applications
Experience with integrated electrical systems setup, testing and issue resolution
Knowledge of test design and execution
Work experience in a government contracting environment
Experience in USAF/DoD radar systems
Experience with utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) drafting assistants to generate 3D models from text prompts
Experience with USAF Technical Orders
Experience with AGILE, SCRUM, & DevOps
Skills Required
- Associate's degree in Science with 2 years of professional experience; Bachelor's degree in Science with 0 years of professional experience
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Experience with 3D CAD modeling software packages (NX, Creo, SolidWorks)
- Experience generating and creating engineering drawings compliant with ASME standards
- Experience with illustration software packages (Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Adobe Fresco)
- Experience with indentured part list generation and drawing tree levels of indenture
- Experience establishing and maintaining system configuration baseline
- Understanding of mechanical design principles, analysis, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience with production lifecycle management systems (Siemens Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia, ARAS)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to focus on micro and macro details of a complex system of systems
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor of Science (listed as preferred in addition to basic qualifications)
- Experience with Siemens Teamcenter for managing products and CAD data
- Experience completing design drawings and specifications across full product development life cycle
- Experience/knowledge of design verification and verification reporting
- Experience designing and modeling mechanical hardware interfaces (mounting bracketry)
- Experience with cable management and cable assembly requirements for RF and fiber optic applications
- Experience with integrated electrical systems setup, testing and issue resolution
- Knowledge of test design and execution
- Work experience in a government contracting environment
- Experience in USAF/DoD radar systems
- Experience utilizing AI drafting assistants to generate 3D models from text prompts
- Experience with USAF Technical Orders
- Experience with AGILE, SCRUM, & DevOps
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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