CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25 of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Principal or Senior Principal Quality Engineer to join our Quality Systems Engineering (QSE) team.  Qualified candidates will work as part of a team, demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, possess the ability to plan and be customer-support focused.  Candidates must also have demonstrated ability of translating customer requirements into system/process functions and controls.  This role is highly collaborative and crosses multiple sectors, meaning that the successful candidate should be adaptable, knowledgeable about quality systems, and comfortable navigating complex, enterprise-level tools.

This is a full-time remote position, with preference that the candidate lives near a Northrop Grumman facility to accommodate occasional in-person support and collaboration.

Responsibilities & tasks include:

• Process Expertise - provide expert guidance and support for quality-related transactions, particularly those linked with shop floor production processes.
• Continuous Improvement and Testing - develop and execute process improvements and carry out testing initiatives to support enhancements in existing systems and procedures.
• Data Management Support - assist with defining, revising, and managing access to quality-related data, ensuring that data integrity is maintained.
• Requirements Development and Validation – collaborate on the development of requirements and validate new tools or infrastructure to ensure they meet quality and functional standards.
• Audit and System Analysis - periodically support functional audits and perform analytical work on quality management system components to identify any gaps or areas for enhancement.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Quality Engineer:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in qualify; OR a minimum of 3 years in quality with Masters degree in related STEM field
• Experience with ERP and PLM systems(Examples SAP, ISE, MPLM, and CADSTAR)
• Experience with Program Quality Engineering and/or Factory Floor Quality in a Defense Industry
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
• US citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications for a Principal Quality Engineer::

• Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) process and AS9102 First Article Inspection(FAI)
• Experience with continuous improvement techniques and/or performing Quality Management System(QMS) audits
• Experience performing root cause and corrective action analysis
• Experience with electrical or mechanical design requirements and specifications.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Quality Engineer:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in qualify; OR a minimum of 6 years in quality with Masters degree in related STEM field
• Experience with ERP and PLM systems(Examples SAP, ISE, MPLM, and CADSTAR)
• Experience with Program Quality Engineering and/or Factory Floor Quality in a Defense Industry
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
• US citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications for a Sr Principal Quality Engineer:

• Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) process and AS9102 First Article Inspection(FAI)
• Experience with continuous improvement techniques and/or performing Quality Management System(QMS) audits
• Experience performing root cause and corrective action analysis
• Experience with electrical or mechanical design requirements and specifications.

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.