Principal Quality Engineer: Systems & Process Excellence

Northrop Grumman; Sykesville (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Annual bonuses

Long Term Incentives

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO for vacation/personal

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Sykesville, MD, is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer/Sr Principal Quality Engineer to join our team. You will lead quality evaluation, control systems, and testing, partnering with engineering and manufacturing to uphold high standards.

Responsibilities include auditing quality systems, applying ISO/MIL/IPC standards, and guiding cross-functional improvements. The role requires a STEM degree with extensive QA experience and clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years QA/engineering experience.
• Experience with data analytics and statistical methods.
• U.S. Government Secret Clearance eligibility and US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality evaluation and control systems.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing to uphold standards.
• Design and implement inspection and testing processes and QA tests.
• Audit quality systems and drive corrective actions.
• Review contracts and drawings against standards (ISO, MIL, IPC).
• Interface with production roles and communicate with stakeholders.
• Define quality characteristics and control plans.

Skills

Data analytics

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master’s or PhD in STEM

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Sykesville, MD, is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer/Sr Principal Quality Engineer to join our team. You will lead quality evaluation, control systems, and testing, partnering with engineering and manufacturing to uphold high standards.

Responsibilities include auditing quality systems, applying ISO/MIL/IPC standards, and guiding cross-functional improvements. The role requires a STEM degree with extensive QA experience and clearance eligibility.