Sr Principal Engineer Mission Assurance

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.

Our employees have incredible opportunities to work on groundbreaking systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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 are making history.

Are you interested in expanding your career while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security and freedom of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman may be the place you.

Responsibilities include:

• Defines and monitors mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs 
• Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements
• Assesses program performance and risks, and determines resources to ensure mission assurance
• Develop and implement Program Quality Plans for sub-systems and systems, based on customer and internal specification requirements
• Develop and maintain standards for quality, including operating methods, processes, systems and procedures; Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to establish and sustain process capability
• Evaluate components and sub-systems; Compile data and define changes required in product design, testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements; Evaluate product compliance and readiness to release 
• Recommend test methods, statistical process control procedures for achieving required levels of product Quality, and propose changes to improve system and/or process capability
• Develop documentation as required to support customer and test/certification requirements
• Collaborates with cross-functional groups to ensure quality standards are in place  
• Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction
• Ensures that contract requirements are met and that documentation is compliant with requirements
• May specialize in the areas of production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality
• May specialize in process improvement methods and initiatives
• May have QMS auditing experience

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and Nine (9) years of experience in manufacturing, design, quality or related fields or High School Diploma and Thirteen (13) years of experience in manufacturing, design, quality or related fields
• Experience in process improvements and auditing
• Root cause and corrective action experience
• Experience with contract compliance
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100
• Must have active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access prior to starting

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 9+ years of experience in manufacturing or auditing
• Contract compliance and auditing experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tool suite (i.e.: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Operational Excellence
• Knowledge of Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Understanding of Configuration Management process
• ASQ / CQE Certification
• Lean / Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical issues clearly to all levels of leadership and customers
• Current and active DoD Secret clearance within the last 5 years

Salary Range: $129,700 USD - $194,500 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.