Senior Quality Engineer – Mission Systems

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer for the Baltimore, MD site. You will design and manage quality systems, collaborate with engineering and manufacturing, and lead audits and continuous improvement efforts to ensure conformance to requirements.

You should have a STEM degree with extensive QA/analysis experience and be eligible for a U.S. Government Secret Clearance. The role emphasizes data analytics, problem solving, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• BS in STEM with 5+ years in QA or related field, or MS with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year.
• Experience with data analytics and statistical analysis methods.
• Ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Willingness and ability to obtain/maintain US Government Secret Clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and audit quality systems and controls for processing materials.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality standards.
• Lead inspections, testing, and statistical analyses to verify product conformance.
• Lead cross-functional problem solving and root-cause investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement and corrective action programs with suppliers and teams.

Skills

Data analytics

Statistical analysis

Mentoring

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in STEM

MS in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Power BI

SQL

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer for the Baltimore, MD site. You will design and manage quality systems, collaborate with engineering and manufacturing, and lead audits and continuous improvement efforts to ensure conformance to requirements.

You should have a STEM degree with extensive QA/analysis experience and be eligible for a U.S. Government Secret Clearance. The role emphasizes data analytics, problem solving, and cross-functional leadership.