Quality Analyst

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Palmdale, CA, USA
In-Office
76K-114K Annually
Junior
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Develops and implements quality plans and procedures using statistical quality control, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma tools. Reviews and reports discrepancies across aircraft assembly and mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems. Investigates recurring issues, recommends corrective actions, and coordinates with manufacturing, engineering, customers, vendors, and subcontractors. The role requires working any shift, inspecting aircraft in confined spaces, maintaining an active Secret clearance, and obtaining Special Program Access.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: NoDescription

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 Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Quality Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Palmdale, CA.

Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and six-sigma tools and analyses. Ensures that performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards. Reviews, analyzes and reports on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems. Investigates problems and develops disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met. Recommends corrective actions, dispositions and modifications.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience in Quality Nonconformance documentation Preliminary Review experience tag generation OR Master's Degree with 0 years of experience.

  • Knowledge of Global Manufacturing processes as defined in process specifications or previous manufacturing experience. 

  • Must be able to work any shift. 

  • Ability to obtain and maintain MRB Authority. 

  • Ability to make decisions that impact the organization’s credibility, operations, and services. 

  • Ability to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints. 

  • Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously. 

  • Must be able to lift up to 20lbs, be able to verify defects by climbing on to or under aircraft in confined spaces and sit for up to 5-10 hours at a time.  

  • Must have an active DoD Secret clearance that is in-scope (granted or renewed in the last 6 years)

  • Must be able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)

Preferred Qualification:

  • Preliminary Review Authority or previous Preliminary Review Authority is required with a first pass yield of 94% or greater. 

  • Training and thorough knowledge of Nonconforming Material Control (NMC) Manual Via MRB Mentorship or previous MRB membership. 

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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's degree with 2 years of quality nonconformance documentation and Preliminary Review experience, or a master's degree with 0 years of experience
  • Knowledge of global manufacturing processes or previous manufacturing experience
  • Ability to work any shift
  • Ability to obtain and maintain MRB Authority
  • Ability to make decisions affecting organizational credibility, operations, and services
  • Ability to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints
  • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and accomplish them simultaneously
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, verify defects by climbing on or under aircraft in confined spaces, and sit for 5–10 hours
  • Active, in-scope DoD Secret clearance, granted or renewed within the last 6 years
  • Ability to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)
  • Preliminary Review Authority experience with a first-pass yield of at least 94%
  • Thorough knowledge of Nonconforming Material Control Manual through MRB mentorship or prior MRB membership

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.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.

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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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