Associate Quality Analyst / Quality Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 67,400 - 121,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is hiring for an Associate Quality Analyst or Quality Analyst in Palmdale, CA. This role involves developing quality plans, addressing quality discrepancies, and working closely with various teams. Candidates should have a degree in a business-related field and be able to obtain a government security clearance. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with quality control tools are essential. The compensation range is $67,400 to $121,900 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Completion of Bachelor's or Master's degree by August 2026.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Government security clearance.
• GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program quality plans using quality control statistics.
• Review and analyze quality discrepancies.
• Investigate problems and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Teamwork

Statistical quality control

Lean manufacturing concepts

Six-sigma tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field

Master's degree in a business-related field

Tools

MES

SAP

PROP

CPATS system

Job description

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance 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.

Job Summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Quality Analyst OR Quality Analyst. This position will be located at our Aeronautics sector in Palmdale, CA. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Assurance organization.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will support their team in ways such as:

• Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and six‑sigma tools and analyses.
• Ensures that performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards.
• Reviews, analyzes and reports on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Investigates problems and develops disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies.
• Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met. Recommends corrective actions, dispositions and modifications.

This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Quality Analyst (A01) or Quality Analyst (A02). Shift will be determined during pre‑interview coordination with the candidate which will include options for 4/10 Days or Nights and 3/10 Days.

Basic Qualifications – Associate Quality Analyst

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by August 2026.
• Be majoring in or having majored in a business related field.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Basic Qualifications – Quality Analyst

• Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2026, or be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of related experience by August 2026.
• Be majoring in or having majored in a business related field.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
• Previous internship/co‑op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
• Experience presenting and interacting with customers such as DCMA/Military customers/foreign nationals
• Experience with MES,SAP, PROP and CPATS system
• Familiarity with Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA)
• Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI)

Compensation and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $67,400.00 – $101,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,300.00 – $121,900.00

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. 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.

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.