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 Mission Systems is seeking a talented Sr. Principal Quality Engineer/ Principal Quality Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA.

The Quality Engineer develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards, and that documentation is compliant with requirements. May specialize in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality. May be certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies.

This is a dual level posting for either Principal Quality Engineer or Sr. Principal Quality Engineer working split shift (1oam-7pm)

Basic Qualifications:

• Principal Quality Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field and 5+ years of experience in a quality assurance, mission assurance, or related engineering role.
• Sr. Principal Quality Engineer: BS degree plus 9+ years of experience (MS degree 7 years of experience) in a quality assurance, mission assurance, or related engineering role.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (US Citizenship required).
• Have worked in an ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System Environment
• Must be familiar with standard Visual and Mechanical Inspection techniques and tools.
• Experience developing, collecting, and analyzing metrics.
• Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies
• Previous experience working in an environment delivering products for a defense/military environment
• Knowledge of statistical process control, data visualization, and/or measurement analysis methods.
• First Article (AS9102) Documentation experience a plus
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T). - Previous experience in a DoD, DCMA and Missile Defense Agency environment or with a DoD provider of products and services.
• Skilled at supporting internal and external audits for QMS.
• Certified Balck Belt

Salary Range: $92,200 USD - $138,400 USD

Salary Range 2: $114,300 USD - $171,500 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.