Principal Design Technician

With projected annual revenues of $4.5 billion, approximately 12,500 employees, and operations in about 20 states, Orbital ATK is a company on the move. Our mission is to ensure that our customers accomplish their mission — whether it’s a technological breakthrough, a satellite launch, or protecting our nation. The company is the world’s leading supplier of solid rocket motors, a leading provider of launch vehicles, satellites and other space systems, and the nation’s largest manufacturer of ammunition.

Orbital ATK Flight Systems Group provides products and services that span the launch, missile systems and aerospace markets. We are a premier producer of solid rocket propulsion systems and specialty energetic products; a leading provider of small and medium class space launch vehicles for Civil, DoD and Commercial missions; a major supplier of interceptor boosters and target vehicles for missile defense; and a world class manufacturer of composite primary and secondary structures for commercial and military aircraft and launch vehicles.

United in pride and shared goals, Orbital ATK employees come from diverse backgrounds and work together to deliver reliable, innovative and affordable solutions. Work with the best and unleash your potential.

If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, Orbital ATK is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Orbital ATK is currently seeking an experienced Principal Design Technician for our Engineering team in our Clearfield, Utah location.

Job Description:

As a Principal Design Technician for Orbital ATK, you will be responsible for development of the design concept and producing efficient designs that support Orbital ATK’s Aerospace requirements.

Job Duties:

•Develop tooling and machine design concepts and support Tool and Machine Design Engineers in creating 3D models and drawings in TcUA (Product lifecycle management system)

•Insure models and drawings meet all department standards and customer requirements

•Present models and drawings in design reviews to ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost objectives and customer satisfaction with design from all team members

•Manage multiple projects and customers while creating efficient designs to meet the program cost and schedule requirements

•Work with internal customers to concept needed support equipment for new and existing programs

•Work closely with Tool and Machine Design Engineers to create final drawings and meet design costs and schedules

•Review models, drawings and designs for manufacturability

•Ability to effectively problem solve with a team

•Support continuous improvement both personal and as a team

Experience Requirements:

• 6-10 years of related experience required

Education/Certifications:

• High School or GED required (education will be verified)

Skills & Qualifications:

•Working knowledge of GD&T

•Knowledge of MS Office

•Familiar with machine design and aircraft tooling

•Ability to work in a team environment

•Ability and willingness to work overtime as necessary is required

•Experience with model checking for accuracy and model integrity

•Experience with creating drawings

•CATIA V5 or NX 2,000+ hours. (NX preferred)

•TcUA and other 3D modeling software a plus

•Experience in checking drawings a plus

•Willing to work overtime

Preferred Qualifications:

•Current/Former DOD Security Clearance preferred

•Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Technology or Engineering preferred

Competencies for Success:

• Able to work closely with the Engineering department

• Able to make informed decisions using available data

• Able to deal effectively with stress and conflict

• Ability to manage work to schedule, budget, & priority

• Able to follow procedures

• Positive individual who is willing to expand current skill set, through schooling and training

• Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to work with others at all levels of the organization

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to multitask and prioritize

• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, diverse environment

Requisition may be filled at a lower level (Sr. Design Technician) with a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of 4-6 years of related experience.

Orbital ATK is applying entrepreneurial thinking and commercial practices to deliver reliable, innovative and affordable products and services to our customers and grow our core areas while harnessing new technologies that will take our products – and your ideas – into the future. When encouraged to think beyond the ordinary, you’ll be amazed at what you can do!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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