Principal Quality Engineer – Multi‑Domain Defense QA Lead

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 98,900 - 148,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance across secure, integrated systems supporting critical missions. The role collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to uphold standards and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include developing QA processes, performing statistical analyses, reviewing drawings and contracts, leading audits, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 and related

Qualifications

• BS in STEM with 5+ years in Quality Assurance (MS/PhD acceptable).
• Experience with data analytics and statistical methods.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government secret clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality control systems for processes and products.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to uphold quality standards.
• Design, analyze, and implement inspection and testing; conduct QA tests and statistics.
• Audit quality systems; drive corrective actions for reliability and documentation.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective-action planning to remove barriers.
• Review contracts and drawings to apply standards (ISO 9000, AS9102, MIL, IPC).
• Interface with production-floor personnel and communicate with stakeholders.
• Define and control quality characteristics; develop control plans and work instructions.
• Manage nonconformances; lead cross-functional containment actions.
• Create/interpret QC tools (flowcharts, Pareto, control charts) and FMEAs.

Skills

Data analytics

Statistical analysis

Mentoring

Engineering design

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance across secure, integrated systems supporting critical missions. The role collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to uphold standards and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include developing QA processes, performing statistical analyses, reviewing drawings and contracts, leading audits, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 and related