Principal Mission Assurance Engineer (Clearance Required)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Azusa
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

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 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. The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.Northrop Grumman Payload & Ground Systems in Azusa, CA is seeking a Principal (Level 3) Mission Assurance Engineer. The mission Assurance Engineer defines and monitors mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs. This role must have knowledge and experience in Aerospace Quality Assurance principles and practices in a Space Environment including: program quality engineering, manufacturing, assembly, integration, functional and environmental testing, receiving inspection, supplier quality systems, workmanship inspections and audits. This position shall provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems and have complete understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives. Candidate shall have experience in controlling: Non-Conforming hardware and associated material review board practices, 6 Sigma, Lean and be familiar with SAP. Preferred to have experience with auditing for ISO-9002 / AS-9100 compliance, Root Cause analysis and Continuous Improvement. Defines and monitors mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs. Assesses program performance and risks, and determines resources to ensure mission assuranceBasic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM Field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) & 9 years of related technical engineering experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field & 7 years of related technical engineering experience
• Experience in Manufacturing processes
• Ability to travel to customer facility at least 10% of the time
• Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher must be held and maintained. U.S. Citizenship is required.Preferred Qualifications:
  • Masters degree with 9+ years' experience in Quality / Mission Assurance with Space Systems / Hardware
  • Familiar with VoC and capable of interfacing with DCMA and external customers
  • Active Top Secret security clearance
  • Ability to use Minitab, MS Project
  • Black Belt / Green Belt Certified
  • AS9100 / ISO 9000 Auditor Salary Range: $92,200 USD - $138,400 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.

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