Engineer Software Quality (Level 2/3)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Quality Engineer (or Principal Software Quality Engineer) to join the Quality and Mission Excellence Engineering team in Camarillo, CA. The role focuses on ensuring software quality across programs, with responsibilities spanning process implementation, QA activities, and collaboration with customers and suppliers.

Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree with software experience, knowledge of QA standards, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field and experience in software quality.
• Experience with software development and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret/Top Secret clearance (as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with software-related contractual requirements and sector policies.
• Lead engineering processes to meet requirements and objectives.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with program staff and suppliers to manage quality metrics.

Skills

Software quality

Software development

Mission assurance

Process improvement

C/C++

Java

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

AS9100/ISO9001

Quality management

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking an Engineer Software Quality / Principal Software Quality join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Camarillo, CA. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Quality and Mission Excellence Engineering department. We are looking for an experienced individual with a background in software program execution, software development, software systems engineering, software mission/quality assurance and/or process improvement to join the Quality and Mission Excellence organization. The candidate selected will monitor and improve mission/quality assurance system elements that assure program execution and customer goals based out of the Camarillo, California area. Qualified candidates will demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and be self-motivated and organized.

What you will get to do: The MA Software Quality Engineer ensures compliance with all MA software related contractual requirements and sector/division policies and procedures, while contributing to the program’s effective process implementation. Provides leadership and guidance to the program with respect to implementing engineering processes to meet NG and customer requirements and technical objectives, independently assessing program and supplier software risks, cost, and schedule; conducting process and product evaluations. Assures the quality of software engineering and test verification activities and participates in internal and customer software development and test reviews. Opportunity to grow into systems engineering roles, including interface development, requirements decomposition, and system design. Ensures thorough root cause analysis is performed, and appropriate corrective and preventive actions are developed and implemented in a timely manner. Works with the MA team and program Management team to define, gather, evaluate, and effectively present process and quality metric data Performs supplier management evaluations and audits and participates in supplier test activities, including travel to supplier sites as needed. Possess strong communication skills and the ability to work closely and effectively with program personnel.

The ideal candidate must have basic knowledge of programing languages including C/C++ or Java, familiar with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management, solid written and verbal interpersonal, communication skills and confidence to brief senior management with solid foundation in Mission Assurance applications, basic knowledge of Agile methodology, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams to resolve problems or issues. This position can be filled as a Software Engineer Quality or Principal Software Engineer Quality.

Basic Qualifications for the Software Engineer Quality: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM related field or other technical field such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Systems Engineering with 2 years of experience: Master’s Degree with 0 years of experience. Experience with software development. Experience with statistical analysis methods and techniques. Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Clearance. Experience in quality planning. Basic Qualifications for the Principal Software Engineer Quality: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM related field or other technical field such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Systems Engineering with 5 years of experience: Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience. Experience with software development. Experience with statistical analysis methods and techniques. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Experience in quality planning.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with programing languages including C/C++ or Java Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management. Experience with Agile methodology. Experience working with cross-functional teams to resolve problems or issues as a Software Quality Engineer.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 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.

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.