Principal / Sr. Principal Flight Test Quality Analyst - R10183293

Northrop Grumman; Eastern Ontario; On-site; USD 91,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Flight Test Quality Analyst to join their Flight Test team. This role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards and procedures in a dynamic flight test environment. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in quality management systems and root cause analysis to drive improvements and uphold safety standards. With a commitment to innovation, this company offers a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions will shape the future of aerospace technology. If you have a passion for quality assurance and a desire to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years' experience or equivalent.
• Active US DoD Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support development of quality plans for Flight Test programs.
• Identify systemic issues and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Root Cause Corrective Action

Quality Management Systems

System Engineering Principles

Trend Analysis

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Job description

Principal / Sr. Principal Flight Test Quality Analyst

Requisition ID: R10183293

• Category: Mission and Quality Assurance
• Location: Edwards AFB, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: Any (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

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.

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems (NGAS) is looking for a Principal / Sr. Principal Quality Analyst supporting a Flight Test team at EAFB, CA.

This Flight Test Quality Analyst (FTQA) position will support the development and implementation of program quality plans, policies, and procedures that support the execution of a safe and effective Flight Test Program. The FTQA will ensure that the flight test environment and quality of products conform to established customer and engineering requirements. The position requires review and analysis of quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electromechanical systems and other related ground and flight related discrepancies.

Duties Include:

• Interfacing with Flight Test management, Flight Test Engineers, System Test Engineers, Design/Liaison engineering, customers, and suppliers (via Subcontracts Management).
• Identifying systemic issues through trend analysis, issuing requests for corrective actions and recommending corrective and preventative actions.
• Supporting the MRB process for dispositions and modifications required in a flight test environment.
• Ensuring USAF Tech Pub/instructions are adhered to, including comprehensive understanding of TO 00-20-1.
• Understanding Ground Flight Risk Clause and Government Flight Representative (GFR) responsibilities of DCMAI 8210.1 and auditing adherence to Flight and Ground Contractor Operating Procedures.
• Supporting Flight Test inspection activities during system ground and flight testing of Systems.
• Supporting the verification process by ensuring the air vehicle is configured and functioning per design, has completed formal ground acceptance testing, and is ready to enter flight testing.

FTQA will provide guidance to Flight Inspectors and interface on technical issues during Test that include:

• Sub-system integration
• Weight and balance
• Electrical and hydraulic system checks
• Flight controls
• Navigation systems
• Mission management system
• Control rooms and Labs
• Hardware/Software configuration

In addition, the selected candidate will support Test/Flight Readiness Reviews and all flight brief and debriefs. The candidate will also be required to support deferred action boards and represent Quality Leadership on site by coordinating and interacting with Flight Test management on scheduled priorities. Good verbal and nonverbal communication skills are needed to effectively communicate with the leadership team and be effective in leading investigations and determining Root Cause and Corrective Actions.

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Quality Analyst:

• Bachelors Degree with 5 years' experience, Masters Degree with 3 years, PhD with 1 year, or an additional 4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active US DoD Secret security clearance and ability to obtain program access.
• Demonstrated ability to work without oversight and in a multi-discipline team environment, providing insight and solutions to complicated issues both technical and procedural.
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time throughout shift.
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working overhead.

Sr. Principal Quality Analyst:

• Bachelors Degree with 8 years’ experience, Masters Degree with 6 years, PhD with 4 years, or an additional 4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active US DoD Secret security clearance and ability to obtain program access.
• Demonstrated ability to work without oversight and in a multi-discipline team environment, providing insight and solutions to complicated issues both technical and procedural.
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time throughout shift.
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working overhead.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experienced in performing Root Cause Corrective Action.
• Experience or strong understanding of system engineering principles, disciplines, and tools.

Salary Range: $91,200 - $136,800

Salary Range 2: $113,500 - $170,300

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.

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 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 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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.