Mission Assurance Architect - Principal Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD seeks a Principal Engineer Mission Assurance (or Sr. Principal) to lead quality and compliance across programs. On-site role, interacting with design, suppliers, and customers to ensure requirements are met and risks are managed.

The position requires a STEM degree with experience or a Master's with more experience, ability to obtain a Secret Clearance, and U.S. citizenship; salary ranges are provided with annual bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM field and 5 years of experience; Master's degree in STEM field with 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and monitor mission‑assurance specifications and processes to ensure program success.
• Ensure quality, risk, safety, reliability, and maintainability of program deliverables, subcontractors, and suppliers in line with contractual requirements.
• Conducts variance and trend analysis on program performance, providing data‑driven input to resource‑allocation discussions.
• Oversee software and hardware design‑development, coordinating technical teams and stakeholders.
• Clarify internal and contractual requirements and establish compliance pathways.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM field

Master's degree in STEM field

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD seeks a Principal Engineer Mission Assurance (or Sr. Principal) to lead quality and compliance across programs. On-site role, interacting with design, suppliers, and customers to ensure requirements are met and risks are managed.

The position requires a STEM degree with experience or a Master's with more experience, ability to obtain a Secret Clearance, and U.S. citizenship; salary ranges are provided with annual bonuses and comprehensive benefits.