[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Northrop Grumman jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Northrop Grumman · United States-Maryland-Elkton # Tooling Engineer Energetics Manufacturing - level 2/3 United States-Maryland-Elkton Full-time $87,600.00 - $131,400.00 Manufacturing & Production Listed on Northrop Grumman’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Maryland-Elkton/Tooling-Engineer-Energetics-Manufacturing---level-2-3_R10241553) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Tooling Engineer Energetics Manufacturing - level 2/3 ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. 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. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Tooling Engineer - Energetics Manufacturing Level 2 or 3 for our Operations Engineering department for our Elkton, Maryland office. The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. [https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism](https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism) Job Summary: Engineering and design of a wide range of production tooling components for energetic aerospace propulsions systems including molds, lifting devices, handling fixtures, test fixtures, etc. and prepares input for documentation. Coordinates and develops tooling requirements with project engineering, process engineering, manufacturing, quality, etc. Responsible for coordinating tooling fabrication with machine shop and/or vendors, which includes establishment of scope and monitoring projects against planned scope Responsible for tool use, check out, and follow up in production - Prepare estimates of tooling design and fabrication costs for proposals - Identifies opportunities for improvements to existing designs Level of hire is dependent upon demonstrated skills, experience, education, and competency. ### Basic Qualifications for level 2 Must have a bachelors degree in STEM plus at least 2 years of experience, preferably in design. Will consider those with a masters degree in STEM and 0 years of experience. - Ability to acquire a Secret Clearance, US Citizenship as a pre-requisite - Must have good communication, problem solving skills and demonstrated performance in a team environment - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering or related degree Familiar with machine shop fabrication practices and material selection Working knowledge of basic stress calculations for support structures Experience working within a product team structure, managing events and timelines Composites and rubber molding background is a plus Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M) - Proficient with using Excel, Power Point, Word, CAD and Modeling required Basic Qualifications for level 3: Must have a bachelors degree in STEM plus at least - 5 years of experience, preferably in design. Will consider those with a masters degree in STEM and 3 years of experience. - Proficient with using Excel, Power Point, Word, CAD and Modeling required Preferred Requirements for both levels: Familiarity with Siemens NX and TcUA Prior manufacturing experience is a plus Active Secret Clearance This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor. ### Primary Level Salary Range $87,600.00 - $131,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00 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](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 21, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 58 days - Location: United States-Maryland-Elkton - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Maryland-Elkton/Tooling-Engineer-Energetics-Manufacturing---level-2-3_R10241553) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [Associate Engineer Energetics Manufacturing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/0e5ef47ccaafd8ead051/) United States-Maryland-Elkton ### [Engineer Energetics Manufacturing 2/3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/a034b9e91974327d675e/) United States-Maryland-Elkton ### [Machinist 3/4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/24e54121ba9776b37551/) United States-Maryland-Elkton ### [Manager General Manufacturing 1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/76f535344b12c0172ef3/) United States-Maryland-Elkton ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Tooling Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/1c2a93011e9242fff9d0/) General Dynamics · Mexicali, Baja California, MX ### [Senior Energetics Manufacturing Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rtx/jobs/7540330aa503c133181a/) RTX · WILSON, NC, US ### [Tooling Engineer V](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/8f5ac4abe2d892ed36c2/) General Dynamics · Mexicali, Baja California, MX ### [Manufacturing Production Process (Tooling) Engineer III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/daimler-truck-holding/jobs/95b3a19318e5a9d785f4/) Daimler Truck Holding · Detroit, MI US ### [IBM Process & Tooling Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/7e3ab32148946f0cfd99/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Rochester, New York, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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