2027 Associate Mission Assurance Engineer - Rocket Center WV

0894 DS - MP - ABL - Rocket Center; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking engineers for the Defense Systems Sector in Rocket Center, WV. Candidates should possess a STEM degree and be eligible for U.S. Government security clearance.

Roles include data analysis, quality reporting, and process improvement across supplier and program hardware activities. Responsibilities cover developing inspection plans, conducting risk assessments, and coordinating root-cause analyses to meet contractual standards and ensure readiness for delivery.

Qualifications

• Be completing or has completed a STEM degree (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.) by December 2026.
• Be majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math).
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite.

Responsibilities

• Generate quality reports such as First Pass Yield, First Article Inspection, Cost of Quality, etc.
• Analyze data and drive process improvements
• Develop inspection plans based upon contractual requirements
• Review data and statistical analysis to meet required standards and specifications
• Facilitate Root Cause Corrective Actions
• Build good working relationship with suppliers, conducting periodic supplier audits
• Validate and coordinate product readiness for use or delivery, including qualifications of new suppliers
• Provide and support failure analysis processes for program hardware
• Perform independent risk assessments on Mission Assurance issues and communicate findings

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Quality reporting

Risk assessment

8D problem solving

Root Cause Analysis

Microsoft Office

Solumina software

Education

STEM degree (B.S./M.S./Ph.D.)

Tools

Solumina

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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. Discover careers that change the world and further advancements in defense, technology, and engineering today at Northrop Grumman. Use your experience to grow your career and support our global customers with the technology, systems, and solutions they need to enable their missions on the front lines and secure our world every day. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll discover a culture built on diversity, respect, and above all teamwork. Together with our group of experts across the technical spectrum, you’ll discover opportunities to make a difference in our world and start solving some of the world’s most critical problems in the most innovative ways.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Engineers. This position will be located at our Defense Systems Sector in Rocket Center, WV. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems Sector.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Generate quality reports such as First Pass Yield, First Article Inspection, Cost of Quality, etc.
• Analyze data and drive process improvements
• Develop inspection plans based upon contractual requirements
• Review data and statistical analysis to meet required standards and specifications
• Facilitate Root Cause Corrective Actions
• Build good working relationship with suppliers, conducting periodic supplier audits to make sure that they are working according to plan
• Validate and coordinate product readiness for use or delivery, including qualifications of new suppliers
• Provide and support failure analysis processes for program hardware
• Perform independent risk assessments on Mission Assurance issues and communicate issues and findings

Basic Qualifications

• Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution by December 2026
• Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
• Experience or coursework in Lean Six Sigma
• Experience or coursework in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience or coursework in using custom manufacturing software (i.e. Solumina) to maintain quality records, traceability, etc
• Experience or coursework using tools such as risk assessment, 8D, Root Cause Analysis

Salary

• Level 1 - $65,800 - $98,800
• Level 2 - $79,300 - $118,900 campusjobs

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.