Senior Quality Engineer | Secret Clearance | Onsite

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer / Sr. Principal Quality Engineer – Level 3 or 4, onsite. The role supports the AMC Restricted Operating Unit within Advanced Mission Capabilities.

You will define and monitor mission‑assurance specs, manage quality, lead investigations, perform supplier quality, and apply AS9100/ISO standards. U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of manufacturing experience or a Master’s with 3 years; Level 3.
• Experience leading investigations and presenting corrective action boards.
• Ability to report status updates to directors and managers.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Strong interpretation of technical drawings.
• Experience with root cause and corrective action methodologies (8D/5 Why).
• Experience auditing internal procedures and supplier CAPAs.

Responsibilities

• Define and monitor mission‑assurance specifications and processes for program success.
• Ensure quality, risk, safety, reliability, and maintainability of deliverables and suppliers.
• Lead performance reviews on program performance and risks; advise on resource reallocation.
• Clarify requirements and establish clear compliance paths.
• Participate in PDR/CDR to verify system designs against requirements.
• Conduct contract reviews to verify regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Auditing

Quality management

AS9100 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer / Sr. Principal Quality Engineer – Level 3 or 4, onsite. The role supports the AMC Restricted Operating Unit within Advanced Mission Capabilities.

You will define and monitor mission‑assurance specs, manage quality, lead investigations, perform supplier quality, and apply AS9100/ISO standards. U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required.