Principal Quality Engineer — Mission Assurance

Northrop Grumman Corp.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel: 10%

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Quality Engineer (or Senior) to lead mission assurance across programs in CA locations. This role emphasizes quality systems, root-cause analysis, and process improvement, with high collaboration across IPTs.

The position requires a STEM engineering degree with several years of experience, active US Secret/Top Secret program access, and no telecommute option. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM) in engineering with 5+ years of experience, or advanced degree with fewer years.
• Strong understanding of DoD specs and AS9100/ISO9001 quality systems.
• Experience in leading process-improvement initiatives and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement mission assurance across the program ensuring contractual compliance.
• Coordinate and support engineering activities with quality at heart.
• Develop and execute integrated quality and verification plans.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance across project lifecycle and IPTs.
• Drive continuous improvement and enhance NG processes.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM Engineering

Tools

AS9100/ISO9001

DoD MIL specs

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Quality Engineer (or Senior) to lead mission assurance across programs in CA locations. This role emphasizes quality systems, root-cause analysis, and process improvement, with high collaboration across IPTs.

The position requires a STEM engineering degree with several years of experience, active US Secret/Top Secret program access, and no telecommute option. Relocation assistance may be available.