Software Quality Engineer II/III — Growth & Impact

Northrop Grumman; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Camarillo, CA is seeking an Engineer Software Quality / Principal Software Quality to join our Quality and Mission Excellence team. The role focuses on software program execution, QA, and process improvement to ensure program success and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a solid background in software development (C/C++ or Java), familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001, agile methods, and strong communication skills to brief senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 2+ years experience; Master’s Degree with 0 years.
• Experience with software development.
• Experience with statistical analysis methods and techniques.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience in quality planning.

Responsibilities

• The MA Software Quality Engineer ensures compliance with all MA software related contractual requirements and sector/division policies and procedures, while contributing to the program’s effective process implementation.
• Provides leadership and guidance to the program with respect to implementing engineering processes to meet NG and customer requirements and technical objectives, independently assessing program and supplier software risks, cost, and schedule; conducting process and product evaluations.
• Assures the quality of software engineering and test verification activities and participates in internal and customer software development and test reviews.
• Opportunity to grow into systems engineering roles, including interface development, requirements decomposition, and system design.
• Ensures thorough root cause analysis is performed, and appropriate corrective and preventive actions are developed and implemented in a timely manner.
• Works with the MA team and program Management team to define, gather, evaluate, and effectively present process and quality metric data
• Performs supplier management evaluations and audits and participates in supplier test activities, including travel to supplier sites as needed.
• Possess strong communication skills and the ability to work closely and effectively with program personnel.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Software development

Statistical analysis

Agile methodology

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

AS9100/ISO9001

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Camarillo, CA is seeking an Engineer Software Quality / Principal Software Quality to join our Quality and Mission Excellence team. The role focuses on software program execution, QA, and process improvement to ensure program success and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a solid background in software development (C/C++ or Java), familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001, agile methods, and strong communication skills to brief senior management.