Sr Principal Software Quality Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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 Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Quality Engineer to support the Navigation, Intelligence and Connectivity Division supporting the team of qualified, diverse individuals. 

This position will be in Cincinnati, OH.

What You’ll Get To Do:

• Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains standards for software quality operating methods, processes, systems and procedures

• Conducts software inspection, and witnesses testing, verification and validation

• Implements software development and maintenance processes and methods

• Ensures measures meet acceptable reliability standards

• Develops overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program according to project, process and contract requirements and objectives

• Ensures that project and process control documentation are compliant with requirements, objectives and/or contract, and performs process audits

• Performs or directs verification of software requirement allocations, traceability, and testability

• Reviews software design, change specifications, and plans against contractual and/or process requirements

• Reviews include applicable specifications, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience presenting findings to senior leadership

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Software Quality Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree

• Proven SDLC experience on disciplined, mature development teams that use Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid processes. Ability to map quality activities to each phase

• Mission Assurance and QMS experience – ensuring mission/program success through independent reviews, audits, approvals, proactive risk management, process improvement, etc.

• Experience conducting internal audits, writing audit reports, performing root-cause analysis and writing corrective action plan

• Ability to write comprehensive Test Plans and Quality Plans

• Experience with Jira, GitLab, Azure DevOps

• US Government TS/SCI Clearance

• U.S. Citizenship Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with DoD acquisition regulations (DFARS, FAR), AS9100, MIL-STD

• Knowledge of RCCA process

• Good understanding of the specific AS9100 Standards impacting program performance

• Excellent data analysis skills

• Accredited certification in a Software, Quality and/or Mission assurance field

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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 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.