Sr Principal Mission Assurance Engineer

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We are looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Sr Principal Mission Assurance Engineer in Sykesville, MD. Travel is required, up to 10% of the time. U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply quantitative, predictive analysis to evaluate key performance indicators/metrics, risks and opportunities, report findings to management, and proactively escalate risk-acceptance issues
• Identify product nonconformances, analyze root-cause/corrective-action trends, and drive preventive actions
• Define and monitor mission-assurance specifications and processes to ensure program success
• Ensure quality, risk, safety, reliability, and maintainability of deliverables, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements
• Lead comprehensive performance reviews on program performance and risks and advise on resource re-allocation
• Clarify internal and contract requirements and establish clear compliance paths
• Participate in technical reviews (SAARR, PDR, CDR) to verify system designs against project requirements
• Conduct comprehensive contract reviews to confirm adherence to regulatory and compliance standards
• Utilize common engineering/manufacturing tools, methodologies, and standards
• Apply QMS principles to resolve quality-system questions and concerns
• Use advanced problem-solving tools and data metrics to determine root causes and implement corrective actions, preventing recurrence
• Verify compliance with program requirements and support flow-down to supplier quality
• Apply methods for verifying measurements, inspections, and test requirements
• Interpret complex contracts, engage customers, and resolve contractual and compliance issues
• Provide requirements-verification assurance, developing supporting work products (e.g., NGPro) to meet quality and compliance standards
• Generate Basis of Estimate documentation for proposals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or a PhD and 4 years of relevant experience
• Ability to lead investigations, organize and analyze data, and present corrective action board investigations
• Experience with Data Analytics and Statistical Analysis methods and techniques
• Ability to report status updates and technical data to directors and managers
• Ability to review and verify requirements to flow downs on contracts or other documentation
• Familiarity with quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Skills

• Experience with performing and reviewing First Article inspections (FAI)
• Experience with root cause and corrective action methodologies such as 8D or 5 Why
• Experience with conducting audits to verify internal procedures are being followed
• Experience with leading audits requested by 3rd parties such as customers or DCMA
• Experience working with suppliers to support supplier corrective actions
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Pay

Primary level salary range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00. 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business