Mission Assurance Engineer/Princ Mission Assurance Engineer  – Level 2 or Level 3

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Clearfield, UT, USA
In-Office
79K-148K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Support manufacturing and quality assurance by interpreting design intent and requirements, leading root cause investigations, ensuring process controls and inspections, liaising with internal/external stakeholders and government agencies, and improving manufacturing/inspection processes.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Mission Assurance Engineer / Principal Mission Assurance Engineer  – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Clearfield, UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

  

Candidate will work in an industrial environment and support solving complex engineering problems.  Will effectively interact with design engineering team and provide support across Factory Value Streams, Materials and Process experts, Process engineering, and Tool Design.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

  • Understand the design intent, failure modes, requirements and specifications of the product as well as the manufacturing processes, process controls, statistics, SPC, and quality inspections.

  • Provide expertise and guidance in interpreting governmental regulations, agency guidelines and internal policies/procedures to assure compliance/resolve non-conformances and will serve as liaison between Mission Assurance and various internal and external organizations, including some government agencies.

  • Work directly with operating entities to ensure that inspections, process control, and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements, meet specifications, and improve processing.

  • Other duties as assigned

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

  • Approved STEM Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience – OR – Approved STEM Master’s degree with 0 years of relevant experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

  • Experience in a Quality Assurance/ Quality Engineering role.

  • Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) and Quality Management Systems (QMS)

  • Root Cause tools and investigation leadership experience.

  • Inspection accuracy analysis, Inspection Points (IP) and Plan (I-Plan) creation experience.

  • Application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ANSI/AMSE Y14.5), and Dimensional Inspection Techniques experience

  • Systems Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Design, and/or Solid Mechanics experience.

  • Infrequent on-call duty - approximately one week per quarter - primarily remote support with on-site presence seldom required.

  • Able to work in manufacturing environment, including accessing ladders, stairs, and work platforms.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

  • Approved STEM Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience – OR – Approved STEM Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience – OR – Approved STEM PhD with 1 year of relevant experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

  • Experience in a Quality Assurance/ Quality Engineering role.

  • Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) and Quality Management Systems (QMS)

  • Root Cause tools and investigation leadership experience.

  • Inspection accuracy analysis, Inspection Points (IP) and Plan (I-Plan) creation experience.

  • Application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ANSI/AMSE Y14.5), and Dimensional Inspection Techniques experience

  • Systems Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Design, and/or Solid Mechanics experience.

  • Infrequent on-call duty - approximately one week per quarter - primarily remote support with on-site presence seldom required.

  • Able to work in manufacturing environment, including accessing ladders, stairs, and work platforms.

 Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering preferred

  • Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineering, SPC

  • AS9100/IS9001 experience

  • Tooling/special equipment experience

  • QMS signature authority

  • Demonstrated leadership

  • Demonstrated Customer Coordination

  • Understanding or experience of digital inspection techniques using Leica Laser Tracker, Creaform, Romer arm equipment, and CMM machinery

  • Understanding or experience of computer Aided Design and Software - i.e. NX, Verisurf, Polyworks, Cameo

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards 

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Skills Required

  • Approved STEM degree (BS/MS/PhD) or equivalent experience as described for Level 2/Level 3
  • Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
  • Experience in a Quality Assurance / Quality Engineering role
  • Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • Root cause analysis tools and investigation leadership experience
  • Inspection accuracy analysis and creation of Inspection Points (IP) and Inspection Plans (I-Plan)
  • Application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ANSI/ASME Y14.5) and dimensional inspection techniques
  • Systems engineering, statistics, engineering design, and/or solid mechanics experience
  • Able to work in a manufacturing environment, including accessing ladders, stairs, and work platforms
  • Infrequent on-call duty (approximately one week per quarter)
  • Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, and SPC experience
  • AS9100 / ISO9001 experience
  • Tooling / special equipment experience and QMS signature authority
  • Experience with digital inspection equipment (Leica Laser Tracker, Creaform, Romer arm, CMM) and CAD/inspection software (NX, Verisurf, Polyworks, Cameo)
  • Demonstrated leadership and customer coordination experience

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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