Software Quality Leader – Calibration Lab

0090 CORP-Corporate Office

United States

On-site

USD 139,800 - 209,800

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Linthicum, Maryland, is seeking a Software Quality Manager 2 for the Calibration Laboratory. You will lead Metrologists and the Software Team, ensuring quality and compliance with directives while improving processes and interfaces with the Calibration Production Team.

Responsibilities include developing metrics, leading RCA/CA efforts, and implementing software quality programs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field with related experience.
Demonstrated people management experience.
Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions and verification/validation.
Exposure to software and object‑oriented programming languages.

Responsibilities

Manage workflows and backlogs for both Metrologists and Software Team.
Serve as key interface between teams and Calibration Production Team.
Develop metrics and targets for quality and efficiency; monitor and improve them.
Ensure compliance with PrOPS, Calibration Directives and other requirements.
Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities and RCA/CA efforts.
Define and implement a software quality program and CMMI strategy.
Maintain standards for software quality methods, processes, and procedures.
Conduct software inspection, testing, verification and validation.
Ensure measures meet reliability standards and project/contract requirements.