Quality Engineer Level 2/3

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the Space Sector in Gilbert, AZ. The role emphasizes manufacturing excellence, defect annotation, and ensuring compliance with engineering requirements for space flight cable and harness assemblies.

The position requires a Top-Secret clearance, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work across a cross-functional team in a fast-paced program environment. It is an onsite role with a 9/80 schedule and OT as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience or Master's with 0 years of experience.
• Must obtain/maintain U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance.
• Experience with quality management systems and audits.
• Experience with Mission Assurance/Quality Engineering practices.
• Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action methods.
• Knowledge of Inspection Plans and First Article Inspections.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (AS9100, ISO 9001, or Military Q/A).
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Capable and experienced in a broad-based manufacturing environment.
• Ensure engineering requirements are met within product build instructions.
• Annotate defects and identify engineering or IPC standard requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers, Technicians, Technical Writers, QA Inspectors, and Production Planners.
• Work well alone and within a team environment.
• Maintain focus, attention to detail, and effective communication under limited supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience

Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience

PhD with 1 year of professional experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations.

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams.

As a Quality Engineer/ Principal Quality Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 located in Gilbert, AZ, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This position entails the fabrication and assembly of complex Space flight cable and harness assemblies from drawings, schematics, wire lists, or engineering sketches in conformance with government specifications and workmanship standards. Assembly is performed in a professional atmosphere in an ESD and FOD awareness area. Daily work attire includes a lab coat and latex gloves at all times when handling flight materials. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

• Capable and experienced in working in a broad-based manufacturing environment.
• Clear understanding and ability to ensure engineering requirements are being met within the product build instructions.
• Ability to clearly annotate defects and identify the associated engineering requirement and/or IPC standard requirement.
• Quality Engineer will work with a team including Manufacturing Engineers, Technicians, Technical Writers, Quality Assurance Inspectors, and Production Planners.
• Must work well alone and within a team environment.
• Must possess good problem-solving skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and work with limited supervision.
• Must be a self-starter, must be self-motivated, and a team player.
• Must have the ability to focus and have a strong attention to detail.
• No heavy lifting required, equal standing and sitting with some reaching.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance.
• Experience with quality management systems to support program processes, audits, and/or improvements.
• Experience with Mission Assurance/Quality Engineering practices.
• Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action methods.
• Knowledge of Inspection Plans and First Article Inspections.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (AS9100, ISO 9001, or Military Quality Assurance).
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Experience with M.S. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with fast-paced program environments where schedule volatility is common.
• Dynamic workhour flexibility – Proven ability to adjust schedule on short notice, including rotating shifts, evening/weekend coverage, and overtime, to meet critical program milestones and production demands.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 years of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance.
• Experience with quality management systems to support program processes, audits, and/or improvements.
• Experience with Mission Assurance/Quality Engineering practices.
• Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action methods.
• Knowledge of Inspection Plans and First Article Inspections.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (AS9100, ISO 9001, or Military Quality Assurance).
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Experience with M.S. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with fast-paced program environments where schedule volatility is common.
• Dynamic workhour flexibility – Proven ability to adjust schedule on short notice, including rotating shifts, evening/weekend coverage, and overtime, to meet critical program milestones and production demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace Industry manufacturing engineering and/or Quality experience.
• Experience with TipQA, Costpoint, Windchill, MES, Creo.
• A strong understanding of wiring processes, crimping, splicing, wire routing, and assembly techniques as it applies to IPC standard harness assembly operations.
• Familiarization with ESD, FOD, 5S, and Tool Control required.
• Preference to candidates with NASA J-STD and/or IPC 620 certifications w/ Space Addendums.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life.

For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

• Overtime eligibility, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.

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.