Engineer Mission Assurance (Risk Manager) - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an experienced Mission Assurance Engineer to drive risk and opportunity management across the Ammunition Operating Unit. The role emphasizes proactive risk mitigation, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver program excellence on complex systems.

The position requires on-site presence in Plymouth, MN, with strong analytical and communication skills and a proven track record in continuous improvement and leadership of risk mitigation efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience with risk management processes and toolsets.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience conducting root cause/corrective action investigations.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives and projects.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability activities per contract.
• Defines and monitors mission assurance program specs for program success.
• Drive proactive risk mitigation and data-driven decision making.
• Support Return to Green, Failure Analysis, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Assess program performance and determine resources for mission assurance.
• Advise senior management on critical risks and mitigations.

Skills

Risk Management

Data analysis

Communication

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline + 5 years experience

Master’s degree +3 years experience

PhD +1 year experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Confidential

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.

The Northrop Grumman Armament Systems Business Unit is seeking an experienced Mission Assurance Engineer with a strong emphasis in Risk and Opportunity Management to drive operational excellence for the Ammunition Operating Unit program portfolio. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can manage complex tasks independently with strong business acumen and the ability to clearly and confidently communicate complex concepts to cross functional teams and senior leadership. The ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders, critical deadlines and ensure timely deliverables is paramount to the success of the role.

This position is required to be on-site at the Plymouth, MN location.

Responsibilities Include:

• Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Defines and monitors mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs.
• Drive culture change toward more proactive risk mitigation, data driven decision making, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Support Return to Green, Failure Analysis, and Corrective Action activities as independent resource with focus on full resolution and future risk mitigation.
• Work cross functionally to identify and prioritize problems, create initiatives for business, operational, technical, and administrative process improvements in support of the overall mission success, to reduce waste and quantifiably improve process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assesses program performance and risks and determines resources to ensure mission assurance and program excellence.
• Assists in the definition, planning, organizing, directing and controlling risk and opportunity management efforts.
• Evaluates and approves risk and opportunity handling approaches, mitigation plans and approves opportunity exploitation plans.
• Organizes and conducts meetings to facilitate communication and execution of the risk and opportunity management process.
• Informs and advises higher level management on critical project risks and mitigations.

Basic Qualifications:

Qualifications for Principal Engineer Mission Assurance (Level 3)

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline plus 5 years of experience; Master’s degree plus 3 years of experience; or PhD plus 1 year of experience
• Experienced in Risk Management processes and toolsets.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience conducting root cause and corrective action investigations.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Experience presenting to upper-level management.
  

Qualifications for Sr. Principal Engineer Mission Assurance (Level 4)

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline plus 8 years of experience; Master’s degree plus 6 years of experience; or PhD plus 4 years of experience

• Experienced in Risk Management processes and toolsets.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

• Experience conducting root cause and corrective action investigations.

• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives and projects.

• Experience presenting to upper-level management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Business Management or Program Management.
• Experience with audits and compliance.
• PMP certification.
• Background in leading teams.
• Program / Project Management Experience.
• Certified in Lean Agile and/or Six Sigma

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.

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.