Principal/Engineer Mission Assurance (Level 2 or 3)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Principal/Engineer Mission Assurance - Level 2 or 3, your role in Chandler, AZ will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team?

In this job, you will:

• Define and monitor mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs.

• Perform or assure quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements.

• Assess program performance and risks and determine resources to ensure mission assurance.

Due to the sensitive nature of our work this is a fully on-site position; hybrid or remote work is not available. Relocation is not available for this role.

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

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of related experience.   

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

• Familiarity with customer and internal requirements implementation and flow-down

• Interdepartmental collaboration and communication skills

• Experience developing and working to an AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS)

• Ability to work overtime and travel as needed

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering +5 years of experience; Masters Degree + 3 years of experience

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

• Familiarity with customer and internal requirements implementation and flow-down

• Interdepartmental collaboration and communication skills

• Experience developing and working to an AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS)

• An advanced understanding of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis (5-WHY, Fishbone, 8D).

• Technical background in Ammunitions and Explosives (A&E)

• Ability to work overtime and travel as needed

 

Your Distinct Strengths:

• Demonstrated skill with process improvement projects

• Strong technical writing skills

 

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Active U.S. Government security clearance of Secret or above

• Experience working in the Aerospace industry

• Extensive experience with RCCA analysis, investigation, and implementation

• Experience with DCMA and USAF as customer base

• Experience generating QMS command media

• Team leadership experience

• Ability to Mentor/train new hires

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off)

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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.