Principal/Sr Principal Quality Engineer - 19889

Posted 4 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
89K-168K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Supports Sentinel program mission assurance and quality engineering by reviewing technical documents, managing quality and risk activities, developing quality plans and metrics, facilitating failure review and corrective action boards, resolving production defects, and monitoring hardware acceptance requirements. The role collaborates with program quality managers and integrated teams to ensure compliance, reliability, safety, maintainability, and timely corrective action closure.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 is currently seeking to hire a Principal/Sr Principal Quality Engineer to provide support to our Sentinel Team. This position will be located in Ogden or Roy, UT.

What You'll Get to Do:

  • Selected candidate will support MA functions to ensure mission success.

  • Technical reviews of all Sentinel drawings, SOW’s, Requirements documents as required.

  • Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of Sentinel achievements.

  • Assesses Sentinel performance and risks, and determines resources to ensure mission assurance.

  • Assist the Program Quality Managers (PQM) with all Sentinel Mission Assurance /Program Management requirements.

  • Support, develop, implement and maintain the Sentinel Program Quality Plans.

  • Support and facilitate Sentinel program FRBs ensuring identification of root cause and proper implementation of corrective actions and reach back and reach across.

  • Assist PQM in preparation and execution on of Program Preventive and Corrective Action Board (PCAB).

  • Develop and maintain Sentinel Program Metrics. Assist in the preparation of the Program Management Program Review packages.

  • Support PQM with GBSD Customer Corrective Action Requests.

  • Support IPT MA & QE in Conditional Acceptance requirements and flow down.

  • Monitor timely closure of Conditionally Accepted hardware and work corrective actions with IPT MA & QEs .

  • Must be able to obtain Secret Clearance

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

  • 401k

  • Educational Assistance

  • Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

  • Paid Time Off

  • Health & Wellness Resources

  • Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Principal Quality Engineer: Bachelor’s of Science in a STEM Degree with 5 years of relevant experience; or 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters.

  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (S) security clearance or higher.

  • 2 years of experience working defect resolutions from production or receiving.

  • 3 years of working experience supporting Quality Objectives.
     

  • Sr. Principal Quality Engineer: Bachelor’s of Science in a STEM Degree with 8 Years of relevant experience; or 6 years of relevant experience with a Masters.

  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (S) security clearance or higher.

  • 5 years of experience working defect resolutions from production or receiving.

  • 6 years of working experience supporting Quality Objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A current Secret (S) security clearance or higher.

  • Experience working defect resolutions with SAP & MES

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00

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

  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field and 5 years of relevant experience for Principal level, or 3 years with a master's degree
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance or higher
  • 2 years of experience resolving defects from production or receiving for Principal level
  • 3 years of experience supporting quality objectives for Principal level
  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field and 8 years of relevant experience for Senior Principal level, or 6 years with a master's degree
  • 5 years of experience resolving defects from production or receiving for Senior Principal level
  • 6 years of experience supporting quality objectives for Senior Principal level
  • Current Secret security clearance or higher
  • Experience resolving defects using SAP and MES

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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The Company
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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