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Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

Tool Designer Level 1 or Level 2

United States-Arizona-Gilbert Posted today

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H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No 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 is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers. Northrop Grumman is seeking an Tool Designer Level 1 or Level 2 . Candidate will be responsible for the concept, design, 3D CAD modeling, 2D fabrication drawings, inspection requirements, procurement requirements, verification requirements, and fabrication support for tooling and equipment for Aerospace applications.  Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Interface with review team to assure customer satisfaction with design • Work alongside the engineering and manufacturing team to ensure overall program quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved  • Work with internal Customers to design, model and draft needed support equipment for new and existing programs • Developing tooling concepts, to meet customer requirements • Work closely with Tool Engineers to create 3D CAD models and 2D final drawings • Understand/monitor cost and schedule • Review engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability • Implement Design for Manufacturing into all designs to reduce cost and schedule • Support vendors as needed during fabrication • Inspect tool configuration for drawing compliance, including fit, form and function • Support continuous improvement • Support Operations and Process Engineering in the use of all tooling   This position can be filled as a level 1 or level 2 depending on qualifications. Basic Qualifications:   Tool Designer Level 1: • High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) • Experience in 3D CAD modeling using standard commercial CAD software • Experience in 2D drafting and drawing creation from 3D models • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Drive and motivation to be proactive in problem solving and continuous improvement   Tool Designer Level 2: • High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience. • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) • Experience in design and fabrication of special tooling and related equipment. • Desire, i.e. passion, to build and manufacture support hardware • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong organizational skills in mana

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